Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026: Laboratory Assistant, Assistant Professor, Police Constable and More
The Kerala Public Service Commission has published one gazette with ten separate notifications, Category Nos. 162/2026 to 173/2026, for a total of 16 vacancies across six kinds of post. They include Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP), Attender, Assistant Professor (Cardiology, Pathology, CVTS), CSR / Sterilisation Technician Gr.II, Police Constable (Trainee) and LD Typist. Pay runs from Rs 12,100 to Rs 85,160 (Assistant Professors: UGC norms), with no application fee.
Most of these are NCA vacancies, meaning no candidate of that community was available earlier, so each is open only to one named community. Applications from anyone else are rejected. Find your category number in the GovtJobsAlert.in tables below and apply by 2 December 2026. For more roles, see Kerala govt jobs.
Key Highlights of Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Gazette Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Category Numbers | 162/2026 to 173/2026 (12 numbers, 10 notifications) |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Job Location | Kerala |
| Application Mode | Online only, through your OTR profile |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Last Date | 2 December 2026, up to 12 midnight |
Kerala PSC Vacancy Details 2026
Cat. 162 and Cat. 163 are the same post (Laboratory Assistant, Dairy/CFP) in two lists. Read your own row, not the total.
| Cat. No. and Post | Who Can Apply | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 162: Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP), MILMA | General category (Part I) | 1 |
| 163: Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP), MILMA | Society category (Part II) | 2 |
| 164: Attender, Travancore-Cochin Chemicals | Scheduled Tribe only | 1 |
| 165: Assistant Professor, Cardiology | Muslim (NCA) | 2 |
| 166: Assistant Professor, Cardiology | LC/AI (NCA) | 2 |
| 167: Assistant Professor, Pathology | Dheevara (NCA) | 1 |
| 168: Assistant Professor, Cardiology | SC (NCA) | 1 |
| 169: Assistant Professor, CVTS | Dheevara (NCA) | 1 |
| 170: CSR / Sterilisation Technician Gr.II | SC (NCA) | 2 |
| 171: CSR / Sterilisation Technician Gr.II | LC/AI (NCA) | 1 |
| 172: Police Constable (Trainee), APB, KAP I Ernakulam | LC/AI men (NCA) | 1 |
| 173: LD Typist, NCC/Sainik Welfare, Ernakulam | SC Ex-servicemen (NCA) | 1 |
Cat. 164 is a Special Recruitment for ST only, and applications from non-ST candidates are rejected. In Cat. 170 the PDF says ST applications are considered only if no SC candidate is available. LC/AI means Latin Catholic or Anglo-Indian. Cat. 172 and 173 are Ernakulam only. Cat. 162 and 163 take candidates alternately, with the first turn going to the General list, and 4% of vacancies are reserved for differently abled candidates.
What is the Eligibility for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Assistant (162, 163) | B.Sc in Chemistry, Bio Chemistry, Biotechnology or Microbiology |
| Laboratory Assistant (163 only) | Also 3 years of regular service in a MILMA member society |
| Attender (164) | 7th Standard pass |
| Asst. Professor, Cardiology (165, 166, 168) | DM, DNB or DrNB in Cardiology, plus NMC Basic Course in Biomedical Research |
| Asst. Professor, Pathology (167) | MD or DNB in Pathology, plus 1 year as Senior Resident (alternative routes in PDF) |
| Asst. Professor, CVTS (169) | M.Ch, DNB or DrNB in CVTS, plus NMC Basic Course in Biomedical Research |
| CSR Technician Gr.II (170, 171) | SSLC, a listed diploma or ITI-type qualification, and 1 year of training in a Central Sterilization Department |
| Police Constable (172) | Plus Two (HSE) or equivalent |
| LD Typist (173) | SSLC, KGTE Typewriting Lower in Malayalam and English, plus Computer Word Processing |
| LD Typist (173), Ex-servicemen relief | Malayalam Typewriting Lower is not compulsory if you completed normal tenure, and 15 years as Clerk/Writer in the Defence forces is sufficient qualification; if selected, pass Malayalam Typewriting (Lower) before probation ends |
All Assistant Professor posts also need permanent registration with the Kerala State Medical Council. For Cat. 163, the Service Certificate from the Assistant Registrar (General), Co-operative Department, must be uploaded with the application, or the application is not considered. For Cat. 173, Ex-servicemen status is compulsory and the discharge certificate is asked for later. Equivalent and higher qualifications recognised by Government orders are accepted; keep the order ready.
Cat. 170 and 171 accept a Diploma in Central Sterile Supply Technology (with Kerala Paramedical Council registration), NTC/STC in Instrument Mechanic Medical Electronics, or an AICTE Diploma in Medical Electronics. Cat. 167 lists extra routes (Tutor, Demonstrator, armed forces or government specialists), so open its PDF.
Age Limit for Kerala PSC Posts
| Cat. No. | Age Limit | Born Between |
|---|---|---|
| 162 | 18 to 44 | 02/01/1982 and 01/01/2008 |
| 163 | 18 to 50 | 02/01/1976 and 01/01/2008 |
| 164 | 18 to 45 | 02/01/1981 and 01/01/2008 |
| 165 to 169 | 22 to 50 | 02/01/1976 and 01/01/2004 |
| 170 (SC) | 21 to 45 | 02/01/1981 and 01/01/2005 |
| 171 (LC/AI) | 21 to 43 | 02/01/1983 and 01/01/2005 |
| 172 | 18 to 33 | 02/01/1993 and 01/01/2008 |
| 173 | 18 to 45 | 02/01/1981 and 01/01/2008 |
Both birth dates are included, and Cat. 165 to 173 already include the community concession. Relaxed age can never go beyond 50 years. For Cat. 172 the limit is 45 only for Ex-servicemen, with no other relaxation. Cat. 164 may go to 50 only if no qualified candidate is found within the limit.
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What is the Salary for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Pay Scale (Rs per month) |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Assistant (162, 163) | 29,490 to 85,160 |
| Attender (164) | 12,100 to 19,650 |
| Assistant Professor (165 to 169) | As per UGC norms |
| CSR Technician Gr.II (170, 171) | 26,500 to 60,700 |
| Police Constable (172) | 31,100 to 66,800 |
| LD Typist (173) | 26,500 to 60,700 |
Assistant Professors may be required to serve four years in the Defence Services within their first ten years of service. Differently abled candidates and those aged 45 or above are exempt.
What is the Selection Process for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026?
The notifications give no exam pattern or syllabus, only these steps.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written, OMR or Online test | Held only if KPSC decides to conduct one |
| Physical test (Cat. 172 only) | Physical measurement, then any 5 of 8 One Star events |
| Certificate verification | Originals for qualification, age and community |
| Ranked list | KPSC prepares it and advises candidates for appointment |
If a test is held, you must submit a confirmation through your OTR profile within the stipulated period. Only then can you download the Admission Ticket, in the last 15 days before the test. Applications without confirmation are rejected absolutely.
For Cat. 172 you need a height of 168 cm, chest of 81 cm with 5 cm expansion, and eyesight of 6/6 distant and 0.5 near without glasses. Colour blindness or squint is a disqualification. Women and differently abled candidates are not eligible. The events include a 100 m run in 14 seconds, high jump of 132.20 cm and 1500 m in 5 minutes 44 seconds.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Wrong community | Applications from other communities are rejected, and no individual rejection memo is issued |
| No test confirmation | Rejected absolutely if you skip the OTR confirmation |
| Missing documents | Documents asked on your profile message must be uploaded in time, or you are not considered for the next stage |
| Bogus claims | Action under Rule 22: you can be disqualified for the post or debarred from applying to KPSC |
| Non-compliance | An application that does not follow the notification is summarily rejected |
| Multiple profiles | Cat. 162 and 163: creating more than one OTR profile leads to forfeiture of your candidature |
| Weightage | Cat. 172: NCC A, B and C certificates earn 2%, 3% and 5%. Cat. 173: the 15 years of defence clerical service used to qualify earns no weightage |
| Transfer | Cat. 172 appointees can transfer only to the District Armed Reserves of the battalion; Cat. 173 Ex-servicemen appointees are not eligible for inter-departmental transfer |
| Caste mismatch | If your caste differs from the SSLC book, produce a gazette notification and a Non Creamy Layer or Community certificate |
How to Apply for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 Online?
Registration comes first. You need an OTR (One Time Registration) profile, and you apply from it.
- Register on the Kerala PSC portal link in Essential Links and create your OTR profile. Note your User-ID and password.
- Upload a photograph taken within the last 6 months, with your name and the date printed at the bottom. Add your Aadhaar as ID proof if you have one.
- Log in, open the Notification link and click Apply Now against your own category number. For Cat. 173, select Ernakulam district.
- Check every detail and submit. There is no fee. Applications cannot be deleted or altered later.
- Keep a copy from My Applications. Profile changes made after the last date do not reach your application.
What are the Important Dates for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Gazette date | 30 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 2 December 2026 (Wednesday), up to 12 midnight |
| Test confirmation | In your OTR profile, period set by KPSC |
| Exam date | Not announced |
For Cat. 167 and 168, if that Wednesday is a holiday, the next working day is the closing day.
What is the Application Fee for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Nil |
Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Official Notification Page for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 – 16 Posts (Cat. No. 162/2026 to 173/2026): Laboratory Assistant, Assistant Professor, Police Constable & Other Posts, Apply Online by 2 December
- Register Online for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 – 16 Posts (Cat. No. 162/2026 to 173/2026): Laboratory Assistant, Assistant Professor, Police Constable & Other Posts, Apply Online by 2 December
- Visit Kerala PSC Official Website
- Download Cat. 162/2026 Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP) Part-I General Notification PDF
- Download Cat. 163/2026 Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP) Part-II Society Category Notification PDF
- Download Cat. 164/2026 Attender (ST only), Travancore-Cochin Chemicals Notification PDF
- Download Cat. 165-166/2026 Assistant Professor in Cardiology (Muslim and LC/AI) Notification PDF
- Download Cat. 167/2026 Assistant Professor in Pathology (Dheevara) Notification PDF
- Download Cat. 168/2026 Assistant Professor in Cardiology (SC) Notification PDF
- Download Cat. 169/2026 Assistant Professor in CVTS (Dheevara) Notification PDF
- Download Cat. 170-171/2026 CSR / Sterilisation Technician Gr.II (SC and LC/AI) Notification PDF
- Download Cat. 172/2026 Police Constable (Trainee) APB Ernakulam (LC/AI) Notification PDF
- Download Cat. 173/2026 LD Typist (SC Ex-servicemen) Ernakulam Notification PDF
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If you belong to the community your category asks for and meet the qualification, do not let this chance slip. Set up your OTR profile today and submit by 2 December 2026. Doctors can also see medical and healthcare jobs and teaching and faculty jobs, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates and the 12th pass govt jobs list.