Kerala PSC 2026 — KAS & State Government Recruitment
Kerala PSC is a single-window recruiter for virtually all Kerala state government posts — from the Kerala Administrative Service (KAS), Kerala's UPSC-equivalent civil services exam, down to LDC, Police Constable, and other Group C/D posts — released through numbered category notifications. Unlike most other states, Kerala does not have a separate subordinate-services board or police recruitment board; KPSC itself handles the full range of qualification tiers.
Kerala PSC Vacancy, Eligibility, and Apply Link
Use this section for recruitment information and the official application portal. Practice resources are kept separately below, so users can quickly choose whether they want to apply or prepare.
Opening Timeline
| KAS & Category Notifications | Released on a rolling basis — check keralapsc.gov.in for active notifications |
| One Time Registration (OTR) | Required before applying to any KPSC notification |
Eligibility Criteria
Exam Pattern
| KAS Prelims | 2 objective papers, 200 marks, focused on GS, Kerala-specific knowledge & current affairs — qualifying only |
| KAS Mains | 3 descriptive papers, 100 marks each (300 total) — History/Culture, Constitution/Governance/Science, Economy/Geography |
| KAS Interview | 50 marks — final rank out of 350 (Mains + Interview) |
| Other category posts (LDC, Constable, etc.) | Single objective written test, pattern varies by category notification |
Syllabus
General Studies
- History of India & Kerala Renaissance
- Kerala & Indian Geography
- Indian Polity, Constitution & Governance
- Kerala & Indian Economy
- Science & Technology
- Current Affairs
- Environment & Ecology
Frequently Asked Questions — Kerala PSC
What is KAS?+
KAS (Kerala Administrative Service) is Kerala's equivalent of the UPSC Civil Services Exam, conducted by Kerala PSC through Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages, recruiting officers for top state administrative posts.
Does Kerala have a separate board for Police or Group C/D recruitment?+
No. Unlike most other states, Kerala PSC itself directly conducts recruitment for all posts — from KAS/Group A gazetted posts down to LDC and Police Constable-level Group C/D posts — through numbered category notifications, rather than delegating to a separate subordinate-services or police recruitment board.
How do I apply for Kerala PSC posts?+
You must first complete a One Time Registration (OTR) on keralapsc.gov.in. Once registered, you can apply to any active category notification (e.g. LDC, KAS, Police Constable) through your OTR profile.