Kerala PSC CDPO Exam Date 2026 Announced (Cat. No. 025/2025) – Full Details

The Kerala Public Service Commission has announced the exam date for the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) — Women Only recruitment under the Women and Child Development Department, notified vide Category No. 025/2025. The written exam will be held on Wednesday, 09 December 2026, and it’s a statewide test open only to women candidates who applied under Direct Recruitment.

Kerala PSC CDPO Exam 2026 – Important Details

Kerala PSC CDPO Exam Date 2026

The Child Development Project Officer examination will be conducted on 9 December 2026 (Wednesday). The examination is scheduled as a statewide examination.

The examination will have a duration of 1 hour 30 minutes. Candidates should check their admission ticket for the exact reporting time, examination centre and other instructions before appearing for the test.

Kerala PSC CDPO Hall Ticket 2026 Date & Details

The admission ticket is an essential document for appearing for the examination. Candidates should download it from their Kerala PSC OTR profile once it becomes available.

After downloading the admit card, carefully verify:

• Candidate name and other personal details
• Category number
• Name of the post
• Examination date
• Examination time
• Examination venue
• Candidate/registration details
• Examination-day instructions

Candidates should keep a printed copy of the admission ticket ready for the examination day and follow all instructions mentioned on it.

Confirming Your Kerala PSC CDPO Exam Availability

Before the admit card can be generated, candidates must complete One Time Confirmation on their Kerala PSC Thulasi profile. For Cat. No. 025/2025, this window runs from 22 September to 11 October 2026. Since CDPO is a Gazetted Officer-level post drawing heavy competition, candidates are advised not to leave confirmation for the last day — profile or portal issues close to the deadline are common at this volume.

What Should Candidates Carry to the CDPO Exam 2026?

Before leaving for the examination centre, candidates should check the instructions provided on their admission ticket. In particular, they should:

• Carry a printed copy of the Kerala PSC admission ticket.
• Carry the required original identity proof specified by Kerala PSC.
• Verify the examination centre and plan the route in advance.
• Reach the venue within the reporting time mentioned on the admission ticket.
• Avoid carrying prohibited items into the examination hall.
• Follow the instructions of the examination staff throughout the test.

The admit card should be checked carefully for the latest venue-specific instructions, as these instructions take precedence over general preparation information.

Kerala PSC CDPO Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates should carefully follow the instructions printed on their admission ticket. Some important points to remember are:

• Reach the examination centre before the reporting time.
• Carry the printed admission ticket and required original ID proof.
• Check the venue and travel route in advance.
• Follow the instructions given by the invigilator.
• Do not carry prohibited items into the examination hall.
• Manage the 90-minute examination duration carefully.
• Read the questions and instructions thoroughly before answering.

Kerala PSC CDPO Exam Preparation Tips 2026

With the exam scheduled for December, candidates can use the available time for structured revision rather than attempting to cover everything at the last minute.

• Revise the Complete Syllabus: Review all sections of the Kerala PSC CDPO syllabus and focus more on topics that need additional revision.
• Practise Previous Questions: Solve previous Kerala PSC questions regularly to understand the question pattern and improve accuracy.
• Take Mock Tests: Attempt full-length mock tests within the 90-minute exam duration and analyse your mistakes after each test.
• Prepare Short Revision Notes: Make concise notes covering important facts, concepts and frequently revised topics for quick revision.
• Plan the Exam-Day Routine: Check the examination venue after receiving the admit card, arrange the required documents and plan your travel in advance.

What Happens After the CDPO Written Exam

For a Gazetted post like CDPO, the written exam is only the first stage. It’s typically followed by a shortlist, certificate verification, and an interview before the final rank list — so a good score here is necessary but not sufficient on its own for appointment.