Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 74 Peon/Watchman, Draftsman and More Posts

The qualification requirements for this recruitment drive vary according to the post variant. Candidates looking for teaching roles must hold a relevant Master's Degree in Statistics or Arabic along with B.Ed. Technical posts like Draftsman Grade-II require a Diploma in Civil Engineering or an equivalent Indian Navy educational test pass. Driver positions require valid driving licenses alongside specified physical standards.

Before registering, candidates must ensure their age falls within the permissible range for their targeted category. To verify your exact age against the cutoff date, use the age calculator.

• Higher Secondary School Teacher: Pay scale ₹55,200 to ₹1,15,300.
• Draftsman Grade-II / Police Constable Driver: Pay scale ₹31,100 to ₹66,800.
• Peon / Watchman / Forest Boat Driver: Pay scale ₹24,500 to ₹60,700.

All posts in this recruitment notification are regular government employment positions in the state of Kerala. Appointed candidates receive standard state allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA). Under the National Pension System (NPS), approximately 10% of basic pay plus DA is deducted monthly. The starting in-hand salary for basic posts like Peon/Watchman starts around ₹22,000 after deductions, while Higher Secondary Teachers receive upwards of ₹50,000 net per month. Promotional avenues follow established state cadre rules, moving candidates up through Senior Grade and Selection Grade levels over time. Estimate your monthly net salary using the salary calculator.

Online applications on the Kerala PSC Thulasi portal can be rejected for several common technical or clerical errors:

• Photograph Standards: Uploading photos without the candidate's name and photo-taken date printed at the bottom section of the photograph.
• Incomplete Qualifications in OTR Profile: Applying for specialized posts without updating the specific degree, diploma, or experience credentials in the permanent profile prior to applying.
• Missing Service Certificates: Failing to upload or present the required 3-year company service certificate for Peon/Watchman internal posts.
• Incorrect Category Claim: Claiming communal reservation benefits (OBC/SC/ST) without possessing a valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate or Community Certificate.
• Late Submission: Waiting until the last day (October 4, 2026) when high traffic on the Thulasi server often causes transaction failures or page timeouts.

Candidates placed on the final rank list issued by Kerala PSC will be advised for appointment as vacancies arise across departments. The document verification and advice memo process typically takes 2 to 4 months after final results are published. Upon receiving the advice letter, appointed candidates undergo a basic medical examination and police character verification before joining their assigned department.

The Kerala Public Service Commission is a constitutional body created under Article 315 of the Constitution of India. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala PSC oversees recruitment to civil services and departmental roles across the Government of Kerala. It was formally established in 1956 following the reorganization of the state.

Kerala PSC operates through its streamlined Thulasi online portal, managing millions of candidate profiles and executing transparent, merit-based examinations. The commission conducts hundreds of recruitment notifications annually, ensuring fair selection for administrative, teaching, technical, and executive posts across state public sector undertakings and government institutions.

The day-to-day duties vary depending on the chosen post variant. A Higher Secondary School Teacher conducts advanced classroom lectures, prepares term exams, evaluates statistics or Arabic language coursework, and maintains academic registers under the Higher Secondary Education Department.

Draftsman Grade-II officers handle engineering drawings, layout blueprints, and technical measurements in civil works. Police Constable Drivers and Forest Boat Drivers operate official vehicles or watercraft, maintain logbooks, ensure emergency mobility, and assist in patrol operations. Peon/Watchman staff handle routine office dispatch tasks, file movement, and security surveillance of departmental premises.