The Kerala Public Service Commission has released the Provisional and Final Answer Keys for multiple Higher Secondary School Teacher (HSST) and High School Teacher (HST) recruitment exams conducted across May and June 2026. These cover a wide range of subjects under Category Numbers 709/2025 to 721/2025 for HSST, along with several HST category numbers tested separately. This article gives you the direct download links, subject-wise exam details, and the complete objection process.
Kerala PSC Teacher Answer Key 2026 — Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issued By | Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Posts Covered | Higher Secondary School Teacher (HSST), High School Teacher (HST) |
| HSST Category Numbers | 709/2025 to 721/2025 (subject-wise) |
| Exam Mode | Online (OL) |
| Exam Pattern | 100 objective questions, 1 mark per correct answer, 0.33 negative marking per wrong answer |
| Department | Kerala Higher Secondary Education / Education Department |
| Objection Window | 5 days from date of publication of Provisional Answer Key (both days included) |
| Mode of Objection | Online only — through OTR (One Time Registration) Profile |
| Final Answer Key Timeline | Usually published 1 to 3 weeks after the objection window closes |
HSST Subject-wise Exam Dates and Category Numbers — 2026
| Subject | Category No. | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| HSST (Junior) Mathematics | 720/2025 | May 5, 2026 |
| HSST (Junior) Political Science | 714/2025 | May 14, 2026 |
| HSST (Junior) Economics | 715/2025 | May 21, 2026 |
| HSST (Junior) Zoology | 717/2025 | May 21, 2026 |
HSST recruitment also covers subjects like English, Sanskrit, Kannada, Sociology, Statistics, Geography, Chemistry, Physics and Botany under the same 709/2025–721/2025 category range. Each subject has its own paper code and exam date — check the official Online Answer Key page and search for your specific category number to find your paper.
High School Teacher (HST) Answer Keys — Examples
| Post | Category No. | Exam Date | Question Paper Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School Teacher (Natural Science) — Malayalam Medium | 659/2025 | April 7, 2026 | 56/2026/OL |
| Junior Health Inspector Grade-II (Health Services) | 166/2025, 167/2025, 855/2025 | April 7, 2026 | 54/2026/OL |
These examples are listed on the official Final Answer Key page to show the format you’ll see — each entry lists the Question Paper Code, Category Code, exam name, date of test, and department. Use these reference points to locate your own paper faster.
How to Download Your Teacher Answer Key — Step by Step
- Visit keralapsc.gov.in
- For a recently conducted exam (provisional stage), go to Online Answer Key at keralapsc.gov.in/answerkey_onlineexams
- For an older exam where objections have already closed, check the Final Answer Key section at keralapsc.gov.in/taxonomy/term/129
- Search the list for your subject name (e.g., “HSST (Junior) – Mathematics”) or your Category Number
- Click on the relevant entry — it will show the Question Paper Code, Category Code, exam date and department
- Open or download the PDF for your specific Question Paper Code
- Match your responses set-wise against the official key to estimate your score
How to Raise an Objection on the Provisional Answer Key
If you spot an error in the Provisional Answer Key, follow this process before the deadline closes:
- Log in to keralapsc.gov.in using your OTR User ID and Password
- Navigate to the link for the concerned exam’s provisional answer key
- Select the question number you wish to challenge
- Attach valid supporting proof — a textbook reference, official source, or credible documentation backing your claim
- Review your complaint carefully and submit it before the 5-day deadline (both the first and last day count toward this window)
All valid objections are reviewed by subject experts. Based on their assessment, the Final Answer Key is published with any necessary corrections — in the Kerala PSC Bulletin and on the official website. No objections are accepted after the Final Answer Key is published, regardless of the reason.
How to Calculate Your Expected Score
Use this formula with the HSST/HST marking scheme to estimate your performance:
Total Score = (Correct Answers × 1) − (Wrong Answers × 0.33)
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Marks per Correct Answer | 1 mark |
| Negative Marking per Wrong Answer | 0.33 marks |
| Unattempted Questions | No penalty |
Count your correct and incorrect responses against the answer key, then apply the formula above to get your estimated score before the official result is declared.
Important Reminders
- The Kerala PSC does not announce a fixed date in advance for releasing the Final Answer Key — it follows once the 5-day objection window closes and expert review is complete, typically within 1 to 3 weeks
- Objections must be submitted online only — no email, post, or in-person submissions are accepted
- Always verify your Question Paper Code carefully, since multiple sets (A/B/C/D or similarly coded versions) may exist for the same subject
- Your final result will be prepared based on the Final Answer Key, not the provisional one — so your estimated score may shift slightly if any answers are revised
Direct Download Links — Kerala PSC Answer Key Portals
| Answer Key Type | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Online Answer Key (Provisional — for online/OL exams) | keralapsc.gov.in/answerkey_onlineexams |
| Final Answer Key (All exams, after objection review) | keralapsc.gov.in/taxonomy/term/129 |
| OMR Exam Answer Key (for OMR-based exams) | keralapsc.gov.in/answerkey_omrexams |
HSST and HST exams are conducted in online mode, so their answer keys are listed under the Online Answer Key section first as Provisional, and later moved to the Final Answer Key section once the objection review is complete. Bookmark both links above since you’ll need to check different pages depending on which stage your paper is at.
FAQs
Visit keralapsc.gov.in/taxonomy/term/129 for the Final Answer Key, or keralapsc.gov.in/answerkey_onlineexams for the Provisional Answer Key if your specific paper hasn’t completed the objection review yet. Search for your subject name or category number to find your exact paper.
HSST (Junior) recruitment 2026 covers Category Numbers 709/2025 to 721/2025, spanning subjects like Mathematics, Political Science, Economics, Zoology, English, Sanskrit, Kannada, Sociology, Statistics, Geography, Chemistry, Physics and Botany.
Log in to keralapsc.gov.in using your OTR credentials, find the link for your exam’s provisional answer key, select the question number you’re disputing, attach valid supporting proof, and submit within 5 days of the key’s publication date. Objections are accepted online only.
The exam has 100 objective questions. Each correct answer is awarded 1 mark, and 0.33 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Kerala PSC does not announce a fixed date in advance. The Final Answer Key is typically published 1 to 3 weeks after the 5-day objection window closes and expert review of valid complaints is completed, on the official website and in the Kerala PSC Bulletin.
Disclaimer: Exam dates, category numbers and paper codes mentioned in this article are based on publicly available Kerala PSC answer key listings as of the time of writing. Always verify your specific subject and category number directly on the official Kerala PSC answer key pages linked above.
