Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026: Apply for 74 Peon, Driver, Draftsman and Teacher Vacancies by November 4

• 74 specified vacancies, plus anticipated Forest Boat Driver openings.
• Several categories are restricted by community, employment status or recruitment route.
• Submit separate category-wise applications through Thulasi by November 4.

Kerala Public Service Commission has announced openings for Peon/Watchman, Draftsman, Forest Boat Driver, Police Constable Driver and Higher Secondary School Teacher posts under Category Nos. 151/2026 to 161/2026. Eligible candidates must apply online through the Kerala PSC Thulasi portal by November 4, 2026.

The Extraordinary Gazette dated September 30, 2026, lists 74 specified vacancies, along with anticipated vacancies under the Forest Boat Driver by-transfer category. The positions span Kerala Ports, Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE), Forest & Wildlife, Higher Secondary Education, the Local Self Government Department and Kerala Police.

Applicants must check the recruitment route carefully before applying. The notifications include recruitment from eligible KSFE part-time employees, by-transfer appointments, Special Recruitment and community-specific NCA vacancies. Qualifications, age limits and assessment requirements differ by category.

Kerala PSC Jobs 2026 Notification

Vacancy Details

The five Arabic teacher vacancies are a combined allocation for Category Nos. 157 and 158/2026. Candidates should check the individual notifications for their respective distribution.

Eligibility Criteria

Peon/Watchman — KSFE

Category No. 152/2026 is recruitment from eligible part-time employees of KSFE Ltd. Category Nos. 160 and 161/2026 are NCA vacancies reserved for Scheduled Tribe candidates.

Applicants must satisfy the qualification, employment-status and other conditions prescribed for the particular category.

Draftsman and Town Planning Surveyor

Draftsman Grade-II applicants under Category No. 151/2026 must possess the technical qualification prescribed for the Hydrographic Survey Wing.

Category No. 156/2026 covers Draftsman Grade-II/Town Planning Surveyor Grade-II in the LSG Planning Wing and is Special Recruitment for SC/ST candidates.

Forest Boat Driver

Candidates must meet the prescribed educational, licence and experience requirements. Category No. 153/2026 is Part I recruitment, while Category No. 154/2026 is a separate by-transfer route with anticipated vacancies.

Higher Secondary School Teachers

HSST Statistics under Category No. 155/2026 is restricted to Scheduled Tribe candidates. Applicants must meet the notified postgraduate qualification and applicable B.Ed., SET or NET conditions, including any permitted exemptions.

HSST Junior Arabic vacancies under Category Nos. 157 and 158/2026 are NCA recruitment for SC and ST candidates. The position is described as a part-time Higher Secondary School Teacher post; candidates should check the exact service conditions and qualifications in the category notification.

Police Constable Driver

Category No. 159/2026 is I NCA recruitment for the Latin Catholic/Anglo Indian community. Applicants must meet the prescribed driving-licence, educational and physical-standard requirements.

Age Limit and Reservation

Age ranges, cut-off dates and relaxations are governed by the individual category notifications. Community restrictions and recruitment-route conditions must be satisfied in addition to the educational requirements.

Candidates should not assume that eligibility for one category makes them eligible for another post in this notification series.

Salary

DA and other admissible allowances will follow the rules of the respective department or company.

Selection Process

The assessment method will depend on the category and may include:

1. Written, OMR or online examination.
2. Skill or practical test, where prescribed.
3. Interview, where applicable.
4. Document verification.

Driving positions may involve the prescribed practical assessment. Inclusion in a ranked list will depend on qualifying the relevant selection stages.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Candidates should follow the fee instructions in the respective category notification and Thulasi application facility. Any applicable payment or exemption must be confirmed before submission.

How to Apply for Kerala PSC Jobs 2026

1. Complete Kerala PSC One-Time Registration if not already registered.
2. Log in to the Thulasi profile using your user ID and password.
3. Open the notifications section and locate the relevant category number between 151/2026 and 161/2026.
4. Read the qualification, age, community and recruitment-route conditions.
5. Select “Apply Now”, complete the required details and ensure the photograph and signature meet the instructions.
6. Follow any applicable fee instructions and submit by November 4, 2026.
7. Save or print the application for reference.

Important Links

A separate application is required for each category number. Applications through other modes will not be accepted.