The Kerala PSC Exam Calendar for November 2026 lists more than 30 examinations from 3 November to 27 November 2026. Exams for posts such as Assistant Jailor, Excise Inspector, Police Constable Driver, Plumber, Sewing Teacher and Laboratory Technician are due in the coming weeks.
This article gives the Kerala PSC exam date November 2026 list for the exams that are still ahead (10 to 27 November), the admit card release dates, the steps to download your admission ticket from Thulasi, and the first exams of the December programme.
Kerala PSC Exam Calendar November 2026: Key Points
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Kerala Public Service Commission |
| Month | November 2026 |
| Exam period covered here | 10 November to 27 November 2026 |
| Admit card | About 15 days before each exam, through the Thulasi profile |
| Official website | keralapsc.gov.in |
| Candidate login | thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in |
Important: Kerala PSC sometimes postpones or removes an exam from the programme. Always check the latest exam programme on the official website and the date printed on your admission ticket.
Kerala PSC Exam Date November 2026: Full List (10 to 27 November)
Here is the date-wise Kerala PSC Exam Calendar for the rest of November 2026. “Admit card from” is the date from which the admission ticket can be downloaded.
| Exam date | Post | Category No. | Admit card from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov (Tue) | Overseer / Draftsman (Mechanical) Gr III / Tracer | 553/2025 | 26 Oct |
| 11 Nov (Wed) | Assistant Jailor Gr I / Superintendent Sub Jail etc. (Main exam) | 451, 452, 453/2025 | 27 Oct |
| 12 Nov (Thu) | General Manager (Project) Part I | 103/2025 | 28 Oct |
| 12 Nov (Thu) | General Work Supervisor / Tapping Supervisor | 748/2025 | 28 Oct |
| 12 Nov (Thu) | Photographer (By Transfer) | 880/2025 | 28 Oct |
| 12 Nov (Thu) | Assistant Surgeon / Casualty Medical Officer (SR for SC/ST) | 034/2026 | 28 Oct |
| 17 Nov (Tue) | Excise Inspector (Trainee) (Main exam) | 187, 188/2025 | 2 Nov |
| 18 Nov (Wed) | Tradesman Instrument Technology | 886/2025 | 3 Nov |
| 19 Nov (Thu) | Plumber / Plumber cum Operator | 783/2025 | 4 Nov |
| 19 Nov (Thu) | Sewing Teacher (High School) | 561, 595, 596/2025 | 4 Nov |
| 21 Nov (Sat) | Inspecting Assistant | 647, 883/2025 | 6 Nov |
| 24 Nov (Tue) | Assistant Manager | 229/2025, 019/2026 | 9 Nov |
| 24 Nov (Tue) | Technician Gr II (Fitter Mechanic) | 777/2025 | 9 Nov |
| 25 Nov (Wed) | Police Constable Driver / Woman Police Constable Driver | 475-483/2025 (NCA), 030/2026, 064/2026 | 10 Nov |
| 26 Nov (Thu) | Mechanic | 778/2025 | 11 Nov |
| 27 Nov (Fri) | Laboratory Technician Gr II | 206, 558, 729, 730, 337, 338/2025 | 12 Nov |
| 27 Nov (Fri) | Mortuary Technician Gr II | 391, 392, 393/2025, 059/2026 | 12 Nov |
Some reports also list the Foreman (Wood Workshop) NCA exam (Cat. No. 582/2025) on 12 November, while other reports say it was removed from the final programme. Candidates for this post should check their Thulasi profile.
Kerala PSC Exam Calendar November 2026: Week-Wise Summary
If you only want a quick view, here is the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar for the rest of November in four weeks.
- Week of 10-12 November: Technical posts such as Overseer/Draftsman, the Assistant Jailor main exam, and a group of exams on 12 November including General Manager (Project), Supervisor, Photographer and Assistant Surgeon.
- Week of 17-21 November: Excise Inspector main exam, Tradesman Instrument Technology, Plumber, Sewing Teacher and Inspecting Assistant.
- Week of 24-27 November: Assistant Manager, Technician Gr II, the big Police Constable Driver exam, Mechanic, and the Laboratory Technician and Mortuary Technician exams on the last day.
The busiest days are 12 November and 27 November, when several Category Numbers are clubbed together. If you have applied for many posts, check whether two of your exams fall on the same day, and plan your travel to both centres if needed.
Kerala PSC usually publishes the next month’s programme about two months in advance, so the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar for January 2027 is expected in the coming weeks. We will add the link here once it is out.
Kerala PSC Exam Calendar November 2026: Important Exams Explained
Assistant Jailor Gr I Main Exam – 11 November
This is a main examination for candidates shortlisted from the earlier stage. It covers Direct Recruitment (451/2025) and two By Transfer streams (452/2025 and 453/2025). Candidates should revise the detailed main exam syllabus published on the Kerala PSC website for this post.
Excise Inspector (Trainee) Main Exam – 17 November
The Excise Inspector main exam was postponed from 28 September 2026 to 17 November 2026. It includes both Direct Recruitment (187/2025) and By Transfer (188/2025). The admission ticket is available from 2 November. Physical efficiency tests and other stages, if any, come later as per the notification.
Police Constable Driver – 25 November
This is one of the biggest exams in the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar this month. It includes Police Constable Driver and Woman Police Constable Driver posts (030/2026 and 064/2026) and several NCA notifications for ex-servicemen (475 to 483/2025). Driving test and physical tests follow for shortlisted candidates.
Laboratory Technician Gr II and Mortuary Technician – 27 November
Several Category Numbers for Laboratory Technician Gr II (Health Services and other departments) and Mortuary Technician Gr II are clubbed on 27 November. If you applied for more than one of these, check whether you get a common admission ticket or separate ones.
Sewing Teacher (High School) – 19 November
The Sewing Teacher exam was postponed from 19 August 2026. It covers Direct Recruitment (561/2025) and two NCA notifications (595/2025 and 596/2025).
Exams Already Held in November 2026
The first week of the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar for November had these exams, most of them postponed from August 2026:
- 3 November: Instructor (Book Binding), Binder, Binder Gr II
- 4 November: Lecturer in Dance (Kerala Natanam), Technical Assistant
- 5 November: Receptionist
- 6 November: Assistant Engineer (Soil Conservation)
Answer keys for these exams are usually published on the Kerala PSC website a few days after the exam.
How to Read the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar: Terms Explained
The Kerala PSC Exam Calendar uses short forms that confuse many first-time candidates. Here is what they mean:
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cat. No. | Category Number of the notification, for example 187/2025. Your admission ticket and syllabus are linked to this number. |
| DR | Direct Recruitment, open to eligible candidates from the public. |
| By Transfer | Recruitment of existing government employees from a feeder post. |
| NCA | No Candidate Available. A special notification to fill reserved seats that were left vacant earlier. |
| SR | Special Recruitment, mainly for SC/ST candidates. |
| Main | Main examination held after a preliminary exam. Only shortlisted candidates can write it. |
| Postponed from | The exam was earlier planned on another date and has now been moved. |
When you check the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar, always match the Category Number with the one in your Thulasi profile. Two posts with the same name can have different Category Numbers and different exam dates.
Kerala PSC Admit Card Download: 5 Easy Steps
The Kerala PSC admission ticket is available only through your one-time registration profile.
- Open the Thulasi portal at thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in.
- Log in with your User ID and password.
- Click “Admission Tickets” in your profile.
- Select the exam and download the admission ticket PDF.
- Take a clear printout and keep the original photo ID mentioned in your profile.
New to Thulasi? Read our Kerala PSC One Time Registration (Thulasi) guide.
What to Carry to a Kerala PSC Exam
- Printed admission ticket
- Original photo ID card given in your Thulasi profile
- Blue or black ballpoint pen (for OMR exams)
Mobile phones, smart watches and other electronic devices are not allowed. Reach the centre well before the gate closing time printed on the ticket.
Kerala PSC Exam Pattern: What to Expect
Most exams in the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar for November are objective-type OMR exams. Some posts have descriptive or online exams, so read the instructions on your admission ticket. For a typical OMR exam:
| Feature | Usual pattern |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Answer sheet | OMR, to be marked with a blue or black ballpoint pen |
Because of negative marking, avoid wild guesses. Answer questions you are sure of first, then attempt the ones where you can remove at least two wrong options.
Kerala PSC Confirmation: Do Not Miss It
For many exams, Kerala PSC asks candidates to give a confirmation through their Thulasi profile within a fixed period, usually a few weeks before the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar date. Only candidates who confirm get the admission ticket. If you do not see your admission ticket after the release date:
- Check whether you submitted the confirmation for that Category Number.
- Check the “My Applications” section in Thulasi.
- Contact the Kerala PSC district office with your Category Number and register number.
After the Exam: Answer Key and Rank List
- Provisional answer key: Usually published on the Kerala PSC website a few days after the exam.
- Complaints: Candidates can submit complaints about the answer key online within the time allowed, with proof.
- Final answer key and short list: Published after reviewing complaints.
- Further stages: Certificate verification, physical tests, practical tests or interviews, depending on the post.
- Rank list: Published on the official website and used for advice by Kerala PSC.
Kerala PSC Exam Calendar December 2026: First Exams
Kerala PSC has also published the programme for December 2026. Some important exams are:
| Exam date | Post |
|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Junior Assistant (Cat. No. 020/2026) |
| 5 Dec | Junior Assistant / Assistant Gr II / LD Clerk etc. (Main) |
| 9 Dec | Child Development Project Officer (Women only) |
| 11 Dec | LD Typist, Confidential Assistant Gr II, Computer Assistant Gr II and related posts |
| 16 Dec | Driver Gr II (LDV/HDV) and Forest Driver |
| 19 Dec | Junior Assistant / Cashier / Assistant Gr II etc. (Main) |
Kerala PSC Exam Calendar December 2026: Admit Card Dates
Here are more exams from the December programme with the dates from which admission tickets are expected:
| Exam date | Post | Admit card from |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | Junior Assistant (020/2026) | 16 Nov |
| 2 Dec | Geological Assistant (046/2026); Deputy Manager – Finance, Accounts and Secretarial (080/2026) | 17 Nov |
| 5 Dec | Junior Assistant / Assistant Gr II / LD Clerk etc. Main (383/2025); Supervisor (Personnel and Administration) Main (463/2025); Junior Assistant / Cashier Main (573/2025) | 19 Nov |
| 8 Dec | Assistant Main (269/2025) | 23 Nov |
| 9 Dec | Child Development Project Officer – Women only (025/2026) | 24 Nov |
| 10 Dec | Scheduled Caste Development Officer Gr II (027/2026) | 25 Nov |
| 11 Dec | LD Typist, Confidential Assistant Gr II, Computer Assistant Gr II, Executive Assistant and related posts | 26 Nov |
| 15 Dec | Electrician Gr II (771/2025); Dairy Extension Officer (023/2026) | 30 Nov |
| 16 Dec | Driver Gr II (LDV/HDV), Forest Driver, Driver cum Office Attendant | 1 Dec |
| 17 Dec | Tradesman Computer Hardware Maintenance (884/2025); Assistant Manager (Production) Gr II (024/2026) | 2 Dec |
| 19 Dec | Junior Assistant / Cashier / Assistant Gr II / Clerk Gr I etc. Main (382/2025) | 4 Dec |
| 21-22 Dec | Divisional Accounts Officer SR for ST, Main (220/2025) | 5 Dec |
This December list is based on the published programme. Recheck the official Kerala PSC Exam Calendar for changes closer to the date.
Plan Your Study With the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar
The Kerala PSC Exam Calendar is not only a list of dates. Serious candidates use it to plan their preparation for the whole month.
If Your Exam Is Within 7 Days
- Stop learning new topics. Revise your short notes and previous year question papers.
- Solve at least two full mock tests with the same time limit as the real exam.
- Revise current affairs from the last three months and important Kerala facts.
If Your Exam Is 2 to 4 Weeks Away
- Download the detailed syllabus for your Category Number from the Kerala PSC website.
- Divide the syllabus into weekly targets and finish each part before the next week starts.
- Keep one day every week for revision and mock tests.
If You Are Writing More Than One Exam
- Use the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar to find topics that are common to both exams, such as General Knowledge, Renaissance in Kerala, Indian Constitution and current affairs.
- Prepare the common part first, then focus on the technical or subject-specific part of each exam.
Exam Centre Tips for Kerala PSC Candidates
- Check the exam centre on your admission ticket as soon as you download it. Note the school name, place and landmark.
- If the centre is far, plan your bus or train in advance. Kerala PSC exams usually start in the morning or early afternoon, and gates close before the start time.
- Requests to change the exam centre are accepted only in special situations and with valid reasons, through the Kerala PSC office. Do not wait until the last day to ask.
- Women candidates, PwBD candidates and candidates with small children should check the special instructions printed on the admission ticket.
How to Use the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar for Preparation
- Mark your dates: Write your exam date and admit card date in your phone calendar.
- Check confirmation: For many exams, Kerala PSC asks candidates to submit confirmation in Thulasi. If you miss it, you may not get an admission ticket.
- Revise the syllabus: The detailed syllabus for each Category Number is on the Kerala PSC website.
- Solve previous papers: Old question papers are available on the official website.
Looking for new vacancies? See our Kerala PSC New Notification 2026 article.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see the official Kerala PSC Exam Calendar?
On the official website keralapsc.gov.in, under the exam programme section.
When is the Kerala PSC Excise Inspector Main exam?
On 17 November 2026 (Cat. No. 187/2025 and 188/2025).
When is the Police Constable Driver exam?
On 25 November 2026. The admission ticket is available from 10 November.
How many days before the exam is the Kerala PSC admit card released?
Usually about 15 days before the exam date.
What if my exam is not in this list?
Check your Thulasi profile and the latest Kerala PSC Exam Calendar on the official website, since exams can be added or postponed.
Is there negative marking in Kerala PSC exams?
Yes. In objective-type exams, 1/3 mark is usually deducted for each wrong answer.
Where can I download the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar PDF?
The monthly exam programme PDF is published on keralapsc.gov.in. Saja Jobs also updates the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar every month.
What does NCA mean in the Kerala PSC Exam Calendar?
NCA means No Candidate Available. These notifications fill reserved vacancies that were not filled earlier.
Conclusion
The Kerala PSC Exam Calendar for November 2026 has exams almost every week until 27 November. Note your date, download the admission ticket from Thulasi when it opens, and check the official programme for any change. Follow Saja Jobs for more Kerala PSC updates.
Disclaimer: This list is prepared from the published exam programme as reported. Kerala PSC may change dates. The official website and your admission ticket are final.
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