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Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 is the first document released after every OMR-based examination conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC). It gives candidates their first chance to verify answers and, if needed, challenge any question before the final key is prepared. This guide covers the complete post-wise list of provisional answer keys released between January and July 2026, direct download links, category numbers, and the exact process to file an objection through your OTR Profile.
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What is a KPSC Provisional Answer Key 2026?
Once an OMR exam is conducted, KPSC uploads a Provisional Answer Key within days of the test date. This is a draft version of the answer key — not final — and candidates who spot a discrepancy can raise a complaint through their OTR (One Time Registration) Profile within 5 days of publication (both days inclusive). After reviewing valid objections, KPSC’s subject experts finalize the key, which is then published separately as the Final Answer Key.
Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 – Full List (Latest First)
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Below is the complete, updated list of Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Keys 2026, with category number, post name, and official download link — sorted from the most recent release backward to January 2026.
| Cat. No. | Name of Post | Provisional Answer Key | Uploaded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 083/2025,207/2025,208/2025,495/2025,617/2025,651/2025,652/2025,732/202 | Sergeant, Assistant Manager, Assistant, Lower Division Clerk, etc. – Kannada | 25-07-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Tamil | 25-07-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Malayalam | 25-07-2026 | |
| 541/2025,697/2025 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Inspector of Factories | 22-07-2026 | |
| 423/25,618/25,619/25,620/25 | Last Grade Servants, Storeman, Lower Division Clerk | 20-07-2026 | |
| 539/2025 | Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) – Kerala Ports Service (Hydrographic) | 15-07-2026 | |
| 537/25,538/25,878/25 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 08-07-2026 | |
| 375/25,394/25,471/25,551/25,887/25 | Fire and Rescue Officer (Trainee), Woman Fire and Rescue Officer – Kannada | 04-07-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Tamil | 04-07-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Malayalam | 04-07-2026 | |
| 196/25,201/25,408–413/25 | Peon/Watchman, Guard, Last Grade Servants etc. – Malayalam | 02-07-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Tamil | 02-07-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Kannada | 02-07-2026 | |
| 247/25,340–346/25 | Civil Excise Officer (Trainee)/Women CEO(Trainee) – Malayalam | 23-05-2026 | |
| 268/25,442/25,460/25,609/25,614/25 | Deputy Manager (IT)/Assistant Programmer/Computer | 21-05-2026 | |
| 037/24,328/24,377/24 | Attender Gr II/Salesman Gr-II/Saleswoman Gr II/Store Keeper – Kannada | 18-05-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Tamil | 18-05-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Malayalam | 18-05-2026 | |
| 017/25,187/25,188/25,221/25,269/25,382/25,383/25,446/25 | Special Branch Asst, Excise Inspector, SI Police, Assistant, Junior (Prelim) | 16-05-2026 | |
| 246/25,289/25,626/25,849–854/25 | Junior Public Health Nurse Gr II/Nurse/Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Gr II | 16-05-2026 | |
| 199/2024 | Attender (KSIDC Ltd) – Malayalam | 12-05-2026 | |
| 199/2024 | …– Tamil | 12-05-2026 | |
| 199/2024 | …– Kannada | 12-05-2026 | |
| 727/25,772/25 | Midwife/Nurse Gr II | 11-05-2026 | |
| 431–435/25,856–859/25 | Beat Forest Officer – Kannada | 06-05-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Tamil | 06-05-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Malayalam | 06-05-2026 | |
| 017/25,187/25,188/25,221/25,269/25,382/25,383/25,446/25 | Special Branch Asst, Excise Inspector, SI Police, Assistant etc. – Kannada | 04-05-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Tamil | 04-05-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Malayalam | 04-05-2026 | |
| 075/25,076/25,111/25,388/25,513/25,515/25,516/25,518/25 | FTJLT (Arabic) – UPS/PTJLT (Arabic) – UPS | 27-04-2026 | |
| 363/25,364/25,422/25,751/25,752/25 | Accountant/Junior Accountant/Accounts Clerk | 25-04-2026 | |
| 202/25,764/25,765/25 | Pre-Primary Teacher/Nursery School Teacher – Malayalam | 25-04-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Tamil | 25-04-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Kannada | 25-04-2026 | |
| 072/25,079/25,081/25,113/25,158/25,159/25,162/25,218/25 | FTJLT (Arabic), PTJLT (Arabic) – LPS | 21-04-2026 | |
| 420/2025 | Assistant Prison Officer (Prisons & Correctional Services) – Kannada | 18-04-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Tamil | 18-04-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Malayalam | 18-04-2026 | |
| 535/25,568/25,663/25,864/25 | Part Time Junior Language Teacher (Hindi), Full Time Junior Language Teacher | 17-04-2026 | |
| 415/2025 | District Executive Officer / Additional District Executive Officer | 07-04-2026 | |
| 235/2024,372/25,374/25,379–381/25 | Junior Co-operative Inspector, Assistant etc. | 06-03-2026 | |
| 386/25,387/25 | Civil Excise Office Driver – Malayalam | 25-02-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Tamil | 25-02-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Kannada | 25-02-2026 | |
| 502/2023 | Women Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) – Kannada | 07-02-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Tamil | 07-02-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Malayalam | 07-02-2026 | |
| 097/25,180/25 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 04-02-2026 | |
| 578/2024 | Engineering Assistant (Electronics)/Overseer Gr.I (Electronics) | 02-02-2026 | |
| 279/2025 | Meter Reader (Kerala Water Authority) | 30-01-2026 | |
| 029/2020,030/2020,032/2020,033/2020 | Administrative Officer / Regional Manager | 30-01-2026 | |
| 276/2025 | Tradesman – Civil (Technical Education) | 27-01-2026 | |
| 316/25,360/25 | Female Assistant Prison Officer – Kannada | 27-01-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Tamil | 27-01-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Malayalam | 27-01-2026 | |
| 045/25,046/25,129/25,130/25,586/24,647/24,648/24 | Caretaker – Kannada | 21-01-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Tamil | 21-01-2026 | |
| same as above | …– Malayalam | 21-01-2026 |
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Join Now!How to Download Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key 2026
- Go to the official website: keralapsc.gov.in
- Navigate to Downloads → Answer Key → Answer Key-OMR Exams
- In the Select dropdown, choose Provisional Answer Key
- Search using your Category Number or Post Name
- Click Download to access the PDF and cross-check your OMR answers
Step-by-Step Process to Raise an Objection on Provisional Answer Key 2026
Unlike the final key, the provisional key is open to challenge. Here’s exactly how candidates can flag a wrong or ambiguous answer:
- Log in to your OTR Profile on the KPSC website using your registered credentials.
- Locate the complaint/grievance module specifically meant for OMR answer key objections.
- Select the relevant exam (using category number and question paper code) for which you want to raise a complaint.
- Submit your objection with a clear justification — ideally supported by reference material, textbook citations, or standard sources.
- Complete this within 5 days of the provisional key’s publication date — both the first and last day are counted, so don’t wait till the last minute.
- KPSC’s subject-matter experts examine all valid complaints before finalizing answers.
- Once reviewed, the Final Answer Key is published — and no further complaints are accepted after this stage.
Kerala PSC Provisional vs Final Answer Key 2026 — Quick Comparison
| Aspect | Provisional Answer Key | Final Answer Key |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Draft, open for objections | Reviewed and locked |
| Objection Window | 5 days from upload (via OTR Profile) | Not applicable |
| Used For | Self-verification & raising complaints | OMR scoring, Short List, Rank List |
| Change Possibility | Answers may be revised based on complaints | Final — no further changes |
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Join Now!Tips for Candidates While Checking Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key
- Always match your Question Paper Code exactly — different mediums (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada/English) often carry different codes even for the same post.
- Cross-check your answers against your OMR carbon copy (if collected on exam day) before filing objections.
- File objections only for questions you’re confident are wrong or ambiguous — frivolous complaints are typically not entertained.
- Track the exam date and category number carefully since many notifications (like Special Branch Asst/Excise Inspector/SI Police cluster exams) share overlapping category codes across different posts.
- Once the 5-day window closes, no further complaints will be accepted — mark your calendar as soon as the provisional key drops.
The provisional stage is the only window candidates get to correct an error in KPSC’s answer key before it becomes final. Skipping this step means accepting the answer key as-is, even if a genuine mistake exists in a question. This makes timely action — checking the key the moment it’s published and filing objections within 5 days — critical for anyone hoping to protect their rank in the eventual Short List / Ranked List.
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Join Now!Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to raise an objection after the Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key is published?
5 days from the date of publication, with both the first and last day included.
Where do I submit my complaint against the provisional answer key?
Only through your OTR (One Time Registration) Profile on the official KPSC website — no other channel is accepted.
Can I raise an objection after the Final Answer Key is out?
No. Objections are only accepted during the provisional key window. Once the final key is published, no complaints are entertained.
Does raising an objection guarantee a change in the answer key?
No. Only objections found valid after expert review lead to a correction in the final key.
How can I tell which category number matches my post?
Match the Question Paper Code and Category Number shown against your post exactly, as listed on the official KPSC download page — some notifications share codes across multiple related posts (e.g., Special Branch Asst, Excise Inspector, SI of Police cluster).
