The second half of 2026 is one of the busiest periods on the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar — with confirmed exams already finalized for July and August, and the much-awaited Degree Level Mains exams expected to roll out progressively through October. This article brings together everything confirmed so far for July to December 2026, and explains exactly how to track the months that haven’t been finalized yet.
As always with Kerala PSC, the commission releases each month’s programme separately — first as a tentative schedule, then as a finalized version once the confirmation window closes. This article reflects the latest confirmed status at the time of writing.
Kerala PSC Exam Calendar (July–December 2026) — Quick Overview
| Month | Status | Key Exams / Posts |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | Finalized (Modified version also released) | Fireman, Company Board LGS, BEVCO LDC, Storeman |
| August 2026 | Finalized After Date of Confirmation | 10th Level Prelims (remaining stage), Degree Level Mains begins |
| September 2026 | Not yet finalized at time of writing | Expected to include continuing Degree Level Mains and departmental exams |
| October 2026 | Not yet finalized at time of writing | Degree Level Mains (final window per official estimate) |
| November 2026 | Not yet released | To be announced |
| December 2026 | Not yet released | To be announced |
July 2026 — Fully Confirmed
| Exam / Post | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fireman (Fire and Rescue Officer Trainee) | July 4, 2026 | Fire and Rescue Services Department |
| Company Board LGS | July 18, 2026 | Category No. 423/2025 — Stage I: 10:00 AM–11:35 AM, Stage II: 1:30 PM–3:05 PM |
| BEVCO LDC | July 18, 2026 | Category No. 619/2025 — Kerala State Beverages Corporation |
| Storeman | July 18, 2026 | Category No. 618/2025 — Kerala Tourism Development Corporation |
This is a common preliminary examination conducted across two stages on the same day for LGS, BEVCO LDC and Storeman. Hall tickets for July exams were released starting July 4, 2026 through the candidate’s Thulasi profile.
August 2026 — Finalized After Confirmation
| Exam / Stage | Date / Window | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Level Preliminary Exam — Remaining Stage | August 1, 2026 | Final phase of the multi-stage 10th Level Common Preliminary Exam |
| Degree Level Mains Exams | August onwards (staggered by post) | Post-specific Mains for candidates who cleared the Degree Prelims (May–June 2026) |
The official “Examination Programme for the Month of August 2026 (Finalized After Date of Confirmation)” has been published on keralapsc.gov.in. For the full post-wise breakdown beyond what’s listed above, check the official PDF directly using your category number.
Degree Level Mains 2026 — The Big Story of Aug–Oct
This is the single most important development spanning the August-to-October window. After the massive Degree Level Preliminary Exam — conducted across three stages (May 2, May 16, and June 6, 2026) for 13 posts under 21 category numbers, with over 5.55 lakh candidates confirmed out of 26.77 lakh applicants — qualified candidates now move to the post-specific Mains stage.
| Stage | Status / Timing |
|---|---|
| Degree Prelims (screening only — marks not counted) | Completed May–June 2026 |
| Degree Mains (post-specific) | Expected August to October 2026 |
| Interview (for posts requiring it) | After Mains, timeline varies by post |
Because Mains exams differ by post — Secretariat Assistant, University Assistant, Sub Inspector of Police and others all have different subject-specific papers — they are not conducted on one single date. Each post’s Mains exam will appear under its own category number across the August-October monthly calendars as they are finalized.
September and October 2026 — What to Expect
As of the time of writing, the tentative and finalized programmes for September and October 2026 have not yet been published. Based on the established pattern, here’s what is reasonably expected:
- Continuation of Degree Level Mains exams for various posts that haven’t yet had their Mains scheduled in August
- Departmental Tests — Kerala PSC conducts periodic departmental tests for existing government employees seeking promotion, which typically appear on a separate examination timetable
- Routine departmental and category-specific exams notified earlier in the year, following their usual 4-8 month gap between notification and exam
Kerala PSC typically releases each month’s tentative programme a few weeks before that month begins, so the September programme should appear sometime in August, and October’s in September.
November and December 2026 — Not Yet Released
Programmes for the final two months of the year are also pending release. Historically, Kerala PSC tends to schedule a high volume of exams in the last quarter of the year to clear pending recruitment cycles before the calendar year ends — so this period is worth watching closely once notifications begin appearing.
How the Monthly Calendar Process Works — Recap
- Tentative Programme — Kerala PSC announces proposed exam dates for the month
- Confirmation Window — Candidates confirm their participation via Thulasi within the stated period
- Finalized Programme — Exact dates locked in based on confirmed candidate numbers
- Modified Programme (if needed) — Released later if any changes are required due to administrative reasons
- Admission Ticket — Issued only to confirmed candidates, typically a few weeks before the exam
This cycle repeats every single month — which is exactly why a single combined “July to December” calendar can never be 100% complete in advance. The later months will only firm up as each month’s window approaches.
How to Track Updates for the Rest of 2026
- Visit keralapsc.gov.in → Examinations section regularly — new monthly programmes are added here as they are finalized
- Check your Thulasi profile periodically for confirmation notices tied to your applied category numbers
- If you cleared Degree Prelims, watch specifically for your post’s category number across the August, September and October programmes
- Bookmark this page and similar resources, but always verify directly with the official source before finalizing your preparation plan
Quick Reference — Confirmed Dates So Far (July–August 2026)
| Date | Exam |
|---|---|
| July 4, 2026 | Fireman |
| July 18, 2026 | Company Board LGS, BEVCO LDC, Storeman |
| August 1, 2026 | 10th Level Preliminary Exam — Remaining Stage |
| August–October 2026 | Degree Level Mains (post-specific, staggered) |
FAQs
Fireman is scheduled for July 4, 2026, and the common preliminary exam for Company Board LGS, BEVCO LDC and Storeman is scheduled for July 18, 2026, conducted in two stages on the same day.
Degree Level Mains exams for various posts are expected to be conducted between August and October 2026, following the Degree Prelims held in May-June 2026. Since each post has a different Mains exam, dates are released individually by category number rather than all at once.
As of now, the tentative and finalized programmes for September, October, November and December 2026 have not yet been published by Kerala PSC. These are typically released a few weeks before each respective month begins. Check keralapsc.gov.in regularly for updates.
Kerala PSC finalizes each month’s exam dates only after the confirmation window for that month’s exams closes, since the exact schedule depends on how many candidates confirm their participation. This is why the commission cannot publish a fully finalized calendar for the entire year in advance.
Visit keralapsc.gov.in and go to the Examinations section, where month-wise tentative and finalized programmes are published as they become available. Always check your Thulasi profile as well for confirmation notices specific to your applied category numbers.
Disclaimer: This article reflects Kerala PSC examination programme information confirmed at the time of writing. Dates for September, October, November and December 2026 had not been released as of this writing and are subject to official announcement. Always verify the latest schedule directly at keralapsc.gov.in/examinations.
