Kerala PSC Recruitment for 31 Plumber, Fire & Rescue Officer, Beat Forest Officer and Other Posts Announced with October 7 Deadline

• Kerala PSC has announced 31 vacancies for Plumber, Fire & Rescue Officer, Beat Forest Officer, Police Constable, Lecturer and other posts.
• Qualifications range from SSLC and Plus Two to ITI, Diploma, Degree, B.Tech and Master’s Degree, with pay ranging from ₹19,000–₹1,15,300.
• Online applications through Kerala PSC OTR close on October 7, 2026, with no application fee.

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has invited online applications for 31 notified vacancies across a range of technical, uniformed service, administrative and academic positions. The recruitment includes seven Fire & Rescue Officer vacancies, six Beat Forest Officer posts and eight Plumber vacancies, along with openings for Police Constable, Assistant Prison Officer, Assistant Project Engineer, Conservation Officer and other posts.

Candidates can apply through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration (OTR) system until October 7, 2026. Educational requirements differ substantially between posts, allowing candidates with qualifications ranging from SSLC and Plus Two to ITI, Diploma, engineering degrees and postgraduate qualifications to apply for the relevant positions. No application fee has been prescribed.

Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 Notification

The latest Kerala PSC recruitment covers vacancies carrying different pay scales and service conditions across Kerala. Candidates must apply against the individual notification for the post for which they meet the prescribed qualification, age and other conditions.

Post-wise Kerala PSC Vacancy and Qualification Details

The recruitment covers posts with significantly different educational requirements. Candidates should select only the position for which they meet the corresponding conditions.

Candidates should check the individual post notification for any additional technical, physical, medical, experience or service-related conditions.

Age Limit

Age requirements vary according to the post.

Applicable age concessions for eligible reserved categories will be governed by Kerala Government rules. Candidates should verify the date-of-birth range and category-specific conditions stated in the individual notification before applying.

Kerala PSC Salary Details

The highest listed pay scale among these posts is Rs. 55,200–1,15,300 for Lecturer in Arabic, followed by Rs. 50,200–1,05,300 for Conservation Officer.

Police Constable carries a pay scale of Rs. 31,100–66,800, while Fire & Rescue Officer, Assistant Prison Officer and Beat Forest Officer carry Rs. 27,900–63,700.

The applicable pay scale depends on the post and service concerned, and candidates should refer to the respective notification for other service benefits and conditions.

Application Fee

Kerala PSC does not require an application fee for these applications.

Candidates must, however, have a valid Kerala PSC One Time Registration profile before submitting an application.

Selection Process

The method of selection can differ according to the individual post. Where Kerala PSC decides to conduct a written, OMR or online examination, candidates may be required to submit confirmation through their One Time Registration profile within the period announced by the Commission.

Selection may involve an examination and subsequent verification of eligibility and original documents. Posts such as Police Constable, Fire & Rescue Officer, Assistant Prison Officer and Beat Forest Officer may also be subject to the physical and medical requirements prescribed in their respective notifications.

Candidates should rely on the individual category notification for the exact selection procedure applicable to their chosen post.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the documents relevant to their post and category ready for verification when called by Kerala PSC. These may include:

• SSLC certificate or equivalent proof of age
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
• ITI/National or State Trade Certificate, where applicable
• Degree or Diploma certificates applicable to the post
• Community or caste certificate for eligible candidates
• Required medical certificate, where applicable
• Gazette notification in cases involving discrepancies in caste/community details
• Aadhaar card, if available
• Copy or printout of the submitted online application

Original certificates will have to be produced when required by the Commission.

How to Apply for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026

Applications are to be submitted through the Kerala PSC online One Time Registration system.

1. Visit the official Kerala PSC website at keralapsc.gov.in.
2. New applicants should complete One Time Registration before applying.
3. Existing candidates can log in using their User ID and password.
4. Open the notification for the post for which you are eligible.
5. Check the qualification, age, district, category and other conditions carefully.
6. Select “Apply Now” through the candidate profile.
7. Enter or verify the required personal and qualification details.
8. Upload the prescribed photograph and other documents where required.
9. Review the application and submit it before October 7, 2026.
10. Keep a printout or saved copy of the submitted application for future use.

Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Where recruitment is district-wise, candidates must follow the district-choice conditions prescribed in the relevant notification. Applying contrary to those conditions can result in rejection.