Kerala PSC aspirants have a busy second half of 2026 ahead. The Kerala Public Service Commission releases its examination programme on a month-wise basis rather than a single annual notice, so keeping track of every exam date can get confusing — especially with overlapping confirmation windows and frequent modifications. This article brings together the Kerala PSC Upcoming Exams 2026 full list with dates, confirmed so far through official monthly calendars at keralapsc.gov.in.
All dates mentioned below are based on the official tentative and finalized examination programmes released by Kerala PSC. As the commission itself states, these dates are subject to change due to administrative reasons — always cross-check the finalized programme before your exam.
Kerala PSC Upcoming Exams 2026 — Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Calendar Coverage | January to December 2026 |
| Calendar Type | Month-wise — released and finalized separately each month |
| Confirmation Portal | Thulasi — thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in |
| Official Notification Source | keralapsc.gov.in → Examinations |
| Admission Ticket | Available via candidate profile, typically 2-3 weeks before exam |
| Typical Exam Pattern | 100 objective questions, 100 marks, 1 hour 15 min to 1.5 hours, 0.33 negative marking |
Major Kerala PSC Exams Already Conducted in 2026 — For Reference
Before looking at what’s upcoming, here’s what has already taken place this year. Many posts you may still be tracking for results or next stages fall in this list:
| Exam / Post | Date Conducted |
|---|---|
| Degree Level Preliminary Exam — Phase I | May 2, 2026 |
| Degree Level Preliminary Exam — Phase II | May 16, 2026 |
| Degree Level Preliminary Exam — Phase III | June 6, 2026 |
| Police Sub Inspector (SI) — Prelims (combined with Degree Prelims) | May 2, 2026 |
The Degree Level Preliminary Exam alone received 26.77 lakh applications across 13 posts and 21 category numbers, with around 5.55 lakh candidates confirming their participation. Because of this volume, Kerala PSC split candidates into three phases to manage exam centre capacity — each phase handling close to 1.85 lakh candidates.
Kerala PSC Upcoming Exams 2026 — Full List with Confirmed Dates
| Exam / Post | Confirmed Date | Category Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fireman | July 4, 2026 | Fire and Rescue Services Department |
| LGS (Last Grade Servant) | July 18, 2026 | Multiple departments, state-wide |
| BEVCO LDC | July 18, 2026 | Kerala State Beverages Corporation |
| Storeman | July 18, 2026 | Various departments |
These July dates have already been finalized after the confirmation period closed. For exams beyond July, Kerala PSC releases the programme progressively — the August 2026 examination programme has been announced and finalized after confirmation, while September onwards is expected to follow the same monthly release pattern.
Month-wise Kerala PSC Exam Calendar 2026 — What’s Been Released So Far
| Month | Status | Key Posts Covered |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Finalized | Various Group C/D posts |
| February 2026 | Finalized (Modified) | 36 exams — Khadi Board JCI, Civil Excise Officer Driver, Women Civil Excise Officer |
| March 2026 | Finalized | Security Officer, Assistant Manager, Physical Education Teacher, Range Forest Officer, Designer, Company Secretary |
| April 2026 | Finalized (Modified) | Various departmental posts |
| May 2026 | Finalized (Modified) | Degree Level Preliminary Exam (Phase I & II), Police SI |
| June 2026 | Finalized (Modified) | Degree Level Preliminary Exam (Phase III) |
| July 2026 | Finalized | Fireman, LGS, BEVCO LDC, Storeman |
| August 2026 | Finalized (after confirmation) | To be confirmed — check official portal |
| September – December 2026 | Pending release | Expected to follow monthly release pattern |
Notice that almost every month shows both an original programme and a modified programme. This is standard practice — Kerala PSC first releases a tentative schedule, then issues a modified version once the confirmation period closes and the actual number of confirmed candidates is known.
Key Posts to Watch in Kerala PSC 2026
Beyond the dated exams above, these high-demand notifications are actively in the recruitment pipeline and worth tracking closely:
| Post | Category Number / Notes |
|---|---|
| Sub Inspector of Police (Trainee) | Cat. No. 448/2025 – 450/2025 |
| Assistant Jailor | Cat. No. 451/2025 & 452/2025 |
| University Assistant | Cat. No. 454/2025 |
| KSEB Electricity Worker | 985 vacancies notified |
| Assistant Engineer (Irrigation Department) | New notification |
| Excise Inspector (Trainee) — Direct & By Transfer | Cat. No. 187/2025, 188/2025 |
| Special Branch Assistant (SBCID), Kerala Police | Cat. No. 017/2025 |
How Kerala PSC Degree Level Preliminary Exam Works — A Model for Big Exams
Since the Degree Prelims is the largest recruitment screening exam Kerala PSC conducts, understanding its process gives a good template for how most large-scale PSC exams are organised:
- Notification released for multiple posts under one combined preliminary exam
- Candidates apply individually for each post/category they are eligible for
- Confirmation window opens — candidates confirm via Thulasi / My Profile account within the given dates
- Based on confirmed candidate numbers, the exam may be split into multiple phases (as seen with 3 phases this year)
- Admission ticket released roughly 2-3 weeks before the exam
- Exam centre allotted based on the candidate’s correspondence district in their PSC profile
- Exam conducted — OMR or CBT mode depending on the post
For the 2026 Degree Prelims specifically, confirmation was open from February 27 to March 18, 2026, and admission tickets were released from April 18, 2026 onwards — roughly two weeks before Phase I.
How to Confirm Your Kerala PSC Exam via Thulasi Portal
Confirmation is mandatory for every Kerala PSC exam. Missing this step means no hall ticket and no exam — regardless of when you applied.
- Go to thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in
- Log in using your Kerala PSC profile credentials
- Navigate to the “My Profile” or Confirmation section
- Locate the relevant exam/category number under pending confirmations
- Click Confirm within the stated window — this is usually open for 2-3 weeks
- Once confirmed, wait for the admission ticket to be released closer to the exam date
Kerala PSC does not send individual reminders or SMS alerts for confirmation deadlines. It is entirely the candidate’s responsibility to track the calendar and confirm on time.
How to Download Kerala PSC Admission Ticket / Hall Ticket
- Log in to your Kerala PSC profile at keralapsc.gov.in or thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in
- Go to the Admission Ticket section
- Select the relevant exam/category number
- Download and print the hall ticket
- Carry it along with a valid original photo ID — Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card or Driving License — on exam day
What’s Included in the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar PDF
The official month-wise calendar PDF released by Kerala PSC typically contains:
- Exam dates and timings
- Post names and category numbers
- Department under which the post falls
- State-wise or district-wise exam centre distribution
- Number of candidates expected
- Exam duration and mode (OMR/CBT)
- Medium of exam (Malayalam/English)
- Main syllabus topics for that exam
The syllabus mentioned in the calendar only lists main topics — questions can also come from related areas tied to the post’s educational qualification. A narrow, topic-only preparation approach is risky; a broader study plan covering the full subject area works better.
The next confirmed exams are Fireman on July 4, 2026, followed by LGS, BEVCO LDC and Storeman on July 18, 2026. The August 2026 programme has also been finalized after confirmation — check keralapsc.gov.in for category-specific dates.
The official month-wise exam calendar is published on keralapsc.gov.in under the Examinations section. Each month’s programme is first released as tentative and then finalized after the confirmation period closes through the Thulasi portal.
Yes. Candidates must confirm their attendance through the Thulasi / My Profile portal within the announced confirmation window for each exam. Without confirmation, no admission ticket is issued and the candidate cannot appear for the exam.
The Degree Prelims 2026 was conducted in three phases — May 2, May 16, and June 6, 2026 — due to the high number of confirmed candidates (around 5.55 lakh). It covered 13 posts across 21 category numbers including Secretariat Assistant and Sub Inspector of Police.
Log in to your profile at keralapsc.gov.in or thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in, go to the Admission Ticket section, select the relevant category number and download the hall ticket. It is usually released 2-3 weeks before the exam date, only after confirmation is completed.
Disclaimer: All exam dates mentioned in this article are based on the official Kerala PSC examination programme released through keralapsc.gov.in. Dates are tentative and subject to change due to administrative reasons. Always verify the finalized examination programme on the official Kerala PSC website before your exam.
