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The Kerala Public Service Commission has published the Kerala PSC KAT Assistant shortlist for 2026, listing the register numbers of candidates found provisionally eligible for the Main Examination. Here’s a quick, clear rundown of what the notification says.
Kerala PSC KAT Assistant Shortlist 2026 — Quick Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility List No. | 17/2026/ER I |
| Category No. | 269/2025 |
| Post Name | Assistant – Statewide |
| Department | Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) |
| Scale of Pay | Rs. 39,300 – 83,000 |
| Date of Notification | 08-09-2026 |
| Issuing Authority | KPSC Head Office, Thiruvananthapuram |
Kerala PSC KAT Assistant Shortlist 2026 PDF Download – Kerala Administrative Tribunal
1: Which Year First Assembly Election was held in Kerala?
The KAT Assistant eligibility list has been drawn up from the same Common Preliminary Examination (OMR Test) series conducted across the state on 02-05-2026, 16-05-2026, and 06-06-2026. Candidates who cleared the qualifying benchmark in this round now appear on the eligibility list for the post-specific Main Examination for Assistant under Kerala Administrative Tribunal.
CATEGORY NUMBER: 269/2025
As with all Kerala PSC shortlists, remember that the register numbers in this notification run in plain numerical order. This is simply for ease of searching — it says nothing about how high or low a candidate scored.
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- Visit the official portal: www.keralapsc.gov.in
- Search Notifications for Eligibility List No. 17/2026/ER I or filter by Category No. 269/2025.
- Open the eligibility list PDF and use Ctrl+F to search your register number directly rather than scanning page by page.
- Alternatively, your status should also be visible when you log in to your One Time Registration (OTR) profile on the KPSC Thulasi site.
Understanding What is Kerala PSC KAT Assistant Shortlist Actually Means
A few essentials every KAT Assistant candidate should know before getting too excited (or too discouraged):
- Being listed here is provisional — it qualifies you to write the Main Examination, nothing more. It does not guarantee a spot on the final Ranked List.
- Your Preliminary OMR Test score is used only to decide who advances to the main exam. It has no bearing on the final merit/rank calculation.
- KPSC retains the right to reject a candidature at any later stage if submitted documents are found to be incorrect or defective.
- Reserved-category and differently-abled candidates may see relaxed qualifying marks to ensure fair representation, but they will be required to substantiate this with valid certificates during OTR verification at a later stage of the selection process.
What KAT Assistant Aspirants Should Do From Here
- Get started on the Main Examination syllabus relevant to the Assistant post under Kerala Administrative Tribunal.
- Keep an eye on the official KPSC website and your OTR profile for the Main Exam schedule and hall ticket, which are typically announced in a separate notification.
- If you wish to apply for rechecking of your OMR answer script or a photocopy of your OMR sheet, this is usually done via your OTR profile within a fixed window (commonly 15 days) from the date the eligibility list is uploaded — refer to the official PDF for the exact fee and deadline applicable to this category.
- Organise your community/EWS/disability certificates in advance in case they’re required later for verification.
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Join Now!Kerala PSC KAT Assistant Mains Exam Date 2026
The Kerala PSC KAT Assistant Mains Exam Date 2026 is an important update for candidates who have qualified for the next stage of the recruitment process. Candidates should regularly check the official Kerala PSC examination programme for the confirmed exam date, as the Commission publishes and updates examination schedules on its official website. Once the mains exam date is announced, candidates should download the admission ticket and start their final-stage preparation based on the prescribed syllabus and exam pattern.
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Join Now!Frequently Asked Questions
What post and department does this Kerala PSC KAT shortlist cover?
It covers the post of Assistant – Statewide under the Kerala Administrative Tribunal, Category No. 269/2025.
What is the pay scale for this Assistant post?
The scale of pay is Rs. 39,300 – 83,000.
On which exam is the KAT Assistant shortlist based?
It is based on the Common Preliminary Examination held on 02-05-2026, 16-05-2026, and 06-06-2026.
Does the sequence of register numbers in the PDF indicate my rank?
No. Register numbers are printed purely in numerical order and carry no indication of score or merit.
Is this the final selection?
No. Like all KPSC eligibility lists, this is a provisional list — it only makes candidates eligible to appear for the Main Examination.
