Kerala Government Jobs 2026

Kerala's government recruitment is dominated by the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC), one of the most active and transparent PSCs in India. Kerala PSC conducts hundreds of recruitment notifications every year for posts across all state departments — from Assistant Professor and Motor Vehicle Inspector to LD Clerk, Last Grade Servants, and Police Constable. The commission is known for maintaining large-scale ranked lists (eligibility lists) valid for 1–3 years, from which vacancies are filled as they arise. Kerala PSC conducts district-level and state-level exams separately, allowing candidates to specify preferred districts for posting.

Key posts in Kerala PSC recruitment include: LD Clerk (one of the highest-volume recruitment posts), Last Grade Servants (peon, attender), Village Field Assistant, Excise Inspector, Sub-Inspector of Police, Teacher (LP/UP School Assistants), Nurse, Lab Technician, Junior Public Health Nurse, and various technical posts for PWD, KSEB, KSRTC, and Water Authority. Kerala PSC also conducts the Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) exam for state civil services. The State Level Police Officers Selection Board (SLPSOB) manages police constable and SI recruitment.

Kerala government employees receive salary under the Kerala Service Rules (KSR) and Revised Pay Rules 2019, broadly aligned with 7th Pay Commission. Benefits include the Kerala Government Employees' Welfare Fund, DA revision twice yearly, and medical benefits under MEDISEP (Medical Insurance Scheme for Employees and Pensioners) — one of the best government health schemes in India. Malayalam language proficiency is mandatory for almost all Kerala PSC posts. All applications are submitted through the centralized Kerala PSC portal at keralapsc.gov.in, and candidates must maintain a one-time profile for all future applications.