Check the KPSC February 2026 Exam Schedule for various posts like Assistant Engineer, Women Civil Excise Officer, and more. Find exam dates, admission ticket release, and essential instructions for upcoming Kerala PSC recruitment tests.
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has officially released its Examination Programme for February 2026, finalized after date confirmation. This comprehensive schedule outlines crucial dates for various direct recruitment and transfer recruitment examinations across numerous departments, including Engineering, Excise, Printing, and various State Boards. Candidates who have applied for posts like Assistant Engineer, Draftsman, Women Civil Excise Officer, Binder Grade-II, and many others can now check their examination dates, admission ticket release dates, exam mode, duration, and the total number of candidates appearing for each test. This notification is vital for all aspirants to plan their final preparation strategy effectively and ensure they are well-prepared for their upcoming KPSC exams.
KPSC February 2026 Examination Programme Overview
The KPSC February 2026 examination schedule features a wide array of posts, ranging from technical roles such as Engineering Assistant and Assistant Engineer (Civil) to administrative positions like Junior Co-operative Inspector and specialized roles like Women Civil Excise Officer (Trainee). Many examinations are conducted as common tests for multiple posts or across various districts, streamlining the process for candidates. The program details the specific date and time for each examination, whether it’s an OMR-based or online test, the total marks, medium of examination, and duration.
Important Dates for KPSC February 2026 Exams
Staying informed about key dates is crucial for all KPSC aspirants. Below is a consolidated table of examination dates and when admission tickets will be available for download:
| Event | Date | Admission Tickets Available From |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Assistant (Electronics) / Overseer Gr I (Electronics) Exam | 02/02/2026 (Monday) | 19/01/2026 |
| Draftsman – Direct Recruitment Exam | 03/02/2026 (Tuesday) | 20/01/2026 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Direct Recruitment (Common Test for Sl No. 3&4) | 04/02/2026 (Wednesday) | 21/01/2026 |
| Binder Grade-II & Preservation Supervisor (Common Test for Sl No. 5-13) | 05/02/2026 (Thursday) | 22/01/2026 |
| Technical Superintendent (Dairy) – Part I General Category Exam | 06/02/2026 (Friday) | 23/01/2026 |
| Women Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) – Direct Recruitment (Common Test for Sl No. 15-28) | 07/02/2026 (Saturday) | 24/01/2026 |
| Assistant Engineer (Kerala Agro Industries Corp. Ltd.) – Direct Recruitment | 10/02/2026 (Tuesday) | 27/01/2026 |
| Workshop Attender (Draftsman – Civil) SR for: Scheduled Tribe Only | 11/02/2026 (Wednesday) | 28/01/2026 |
| Regional Officer (Coirfed) – Direct & By Transfer Recruitment (Common Test for Sl No. 31&32) | 11/02/2026 (Wednesday) | 28/01/2026 |
| Assistant Professor in Paedodontics – Direct Recruitment | 11/02/2026 (Wednesday) | 28/01/2026 |
| Assistant Professor in Conservative Dentistry – Direct Recruitment | 11/02/2026 (Wednesday) | 28/01/2026 |
| Junior Instructor (Computer Aided Embroidery and Designing) – Direct Recruitment | 12/02/2026 (Thursday) | 29/01/2026 |
| Assistant Insurance Medical Officer (Homoeo) – Direct Recruitment | 17/02/2026 (Tuesday) | 03/02/2026 |
| Geophysical Assistant – Direct Recruitment | 17/02/2026 (Tuesday) | 03/02/2026 |
| Manager (Quality Control) Part I – General Category – Direct Recruitment | 18/02/2026 (Wednesday) | 04/02/2026 |
| Tradesman (Agriculture) – Direct Recruitment | 18/02/2026 (Wednesday) | 04/02/2026 |
| Junior Scientific Officer – Direct Recruitment | 19/02/2026 (Thursday) | 05/02/2026 |
| Finance Assistant – Direct Recruitment | 20/02/2026 (Friday) | 06/02/2026 |
| Copy Holder (Hindi) & (Tamil) – Direct Recruitment (Common Test for Sl No. 42&43) | 20/02/2026 (Friday) | 06/02/2026 |
| Tradesman (Tool & Die Making) – Direct Recruitment | 24/02/2026 (Tuesday) | 10/02/2026 |
| Civil Excise Officer Driver Part I & II – Direct/By Transfer Recruitment (Common Test for Sl No. 45-59) | 25/02/2026 (Wednesday) | 11/02/2026 |
| Research Assistant (Microbiology) | 26/02/2026 (Thursday) | 12/02/2026 |
| Media Maker – Direct Recruitment | 26/02/2026 (Thursday) | 12/02/2026 |
| Professor in Homoeopathic Pharmacy – Direct Recruitment | 26/02/2026 (Thursday) | 12/02/2026 |
| Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies & Assistant Posts (Common Test for Sl No. 63-68) | 28/02/2026 (Saturday) | 13/02/2026 |
Detailed KPSC February 2026 Post-Wise Examination Schedule
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the examinations scheduled by KPSC for February 2026, including category numbers, departments, and candidate counts:
Engineering & Technical Posts
| Cat. No. | Post Name | Department | Exam Date & Time | Total Marks | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 578/2024 | Engineering Assistant (Electronics) / Overseer Gr I (Electronics) | Public Works Department (Electronics Wing) | 02/02/2026 (Monday) 7.00 AM to 8.50 AM | 100 OMR | 8897 |
| 513/2024 | Draftsman – Direct Recruitment | Archaeology | 03/02/2026 (Tuesday) Batch I: 8.00 AM – 11.00 AM, Batch II: 10.45 AM – 1.45 PM | 100 Online | 3078 |
| 097/2025 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Kerala State Housing Board | 04/02/2026 (Wednesday) 7.00 AM to 8.50 AM | 100 OMR | 12862 |
| 180/2025 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Public Works | 04/02/2026 (Wednesday) 7.00 AM to 8.50 AM | 100 OMR | 18021 |
| 424/2024 | Technical Superintendent (Dairy) – Part I General Category | Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (KCMMF Ltd) | 06/02/2026 (Friday) 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon | 100 Online | 901 |
| 595/2024 | Assistant Engineer – Direct Recruitment | The Kerala Agro Industries Corporation Limited | 10/02/2026 (Tuesday) Batch I: 8.00 AM – 11.00 AM, Batch II: 10.45 AM – 1.45 PM | 100 Online | 3933 |
| 256/2024 | Workshop Attender (Draftsman – Civil) SR for: Scheduled Tribe Only | Industrial Training Department | 11/02/2026 (Wednesday) 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon | 100 Online | 160 |
| 580/2024 | Junior Instructor (Computer Aided Embroidery and Designing) | Industrial Training | 12/02/2026 (Thursday) Batch I: 8.00 AM – 11.00 AM, Batch II: 10.45 AM – 1.45 PM | 100 Online | 1975 |
| 278/2025 | Tradesman (Agriculture) | Technical Education | 18/02/2026 (Wednesday) Batch I: 8.00 AM – 11.00 AM, Batch II: 10.45 AM – 1.45 PM | 100 Online | 1925 |
| 195/2025 | Tradesman (Tool & Die Making) | Technical Education | 24/02/2026 (Tuesday) 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon | 100 Online | 1217 |
Administrative & Supervisory Roles
| Cat. No. | Post Name | Department | Exam Date & Time | Total Marks | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 097/2025, 180/2025 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Direct Recruitment (Common Test) | Kerala State Housing Board & Public Works | 04/02/2026 (Wednesday) 7.00 AM to 8.50 AM | 100 OMR | 30883 |
| 5-13 (various) | Binder Grade-II (Direct Recruitment & SR for ST Only) & Preservation Supervisor (Direct Recruitment) (Common Test) | Printing, State Archives | 05/02/2026 (Thursday) Batch I: 8.00 AM – 11.00 AM, Batch II: 10.45 AM – 1.45 PM | 100 Online | 3177 |
| 282/2024, 283/2024 | Regional Officer (Direct & By Transfer Recruitment) (Common Test) | Kerala State Co-operative Coir Marketing Federation Ltd (COIRFED) | 11/02/2026 (Wednesday) 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon | 100 Online | 145 |
| 199/2025 | Finance Assistant – Direct Recruitment | Meat Products of India Ltd | 20/02/2026 (Friday) 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon | 100 Online | 327 |
| 209/2025, 210/2025 | Copy Holder (Hindi) & (Tamil) – Direct Recruitment (Common Test) | Printing | 20/02/2026 (Friday) 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon | 100 Online | 378 |
| 63-68 (various) | Junior Inspector of Co-operative Societies (B/T from VEO), Assistant Part I & II, Junior Clerk Part II (Common Test) | Co-operation, KSCARD Bank, HOUSEFED, Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board | 28/02/2026 (Saturday) 10.30 AM to 12.20 PM | 100 OMR | 99138 |
Excise Department Posts
| Cat. No. | Post Name | Department | Exam Date & Time | Total Marks | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 502/2023 (various) | Women Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) – Direct Recruitment (Common Test across various districts) | Excise | 07/02/2026 (Saturday) 1.30 PM to 3.20 PM | 100 OMR | 178457 |
| 386/2025, 387/2025 | Civil Excise Officer Driver Part I & II (Direct & By Transfer Recruitment) (Common Test across various districts) | Kerala Excise and Prohibition | 25/02/2026 (Wednesday) 7.00 AM to 8.50 AM | 100 OMR | 14047 |
Medical & Health Service Posts
| Cat. No. | Post Name | Department | Exam Date & Time | Total Marks | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266/2025 | Assistant Professor in Paedodontics | Kerala Medical Education Service | 11/02/2026 (Wednesday) 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon | 100 Online | 247 |
| 267/2025 | Assistant Professor in Conservative Dentistry | Kerala Medical Education Service | 11/02/2026 (Wednesday) 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon | 100 Online | 253 |
| 181/2025 | Assistant Insurance Medical Officer (Homoeo) | Insurance Medical Services | 17/02/2026 (Tuesday) Batch I: 8.00 AM – 11.00 AM, Batch II: 10.45 AM – 1.45 PM | 100 Online | 1942 |
| 190/2025 | Geophysical Assistant | Ground Water | 17/02/2026 (Tuesday) Batch I: 8.00 AM – 11.00 AM, Batch II: 10.45 AM – 1.45 PM | 100 Online | 316 |
| 372/2024 | Manager (Quality Control) Part I – General Category | Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (MILMA) | 18/02/2026 (Wednesday) Batch I: 8.00 AM – 11.00 AM, Batch II: 10.45 AM – 1.45 PM | 100 Online | 21 |
| 422/2024 | Junior Scientific Officer | Health Services Department | 19/02/2026 (Thursday) Batch I: 8.00 AM – 11.00 AM, Batch II: 10.45 AM – 1.45 PM | 100 Online | 3289 |
| 012/2025 | Research Assistant (Microbiology) | Ayurveda Medical Education | 26/02/2026 (Thursday) Batch I: 8.00 AM – 11.00 AM, Batch II: 10.45 AM – 1.45 PM | 100 Online | 1678 |
| 100/2025 | Media Maker | Kerala Drugs Control | 26/02/2026 (Thursday) Batch I: 8.00 AM – 11.00 AM, Batch II: 10.45 AM – 1.45 PM | 100 Online | 213 |
| 176/2025 | Professor in Homoeopathic Pharmacy | Govt. Homoeopathic Medical Colleges | 26/02/2026 (Thursday) Batch I: 8.00 AM – 11.00 AM, Batch II: 10.45 AM – 1.45 PM | 100 Online | 4 |
KPSC Exam Pattern & Medium
Most examinations listed in the KPSC February 2026 programme will be conducted either via OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) or Online mode. All exams are of 1 Hour 30 Minutes duration and carry 100 Marks. The medium of examination is predominantly English, though some posts, particularly those for Binder Grade-II and Civil Excise Officer (Trainee/Driver), also include Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada (M/T/K) options for certain parts of the examination. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed syllabus link for their specific post to understand the exact breakup of subjects and language options.
Essential Instructions for KPSC Candidates
Candidates appearing for the KPSC February 2026 examinations must adhere to the following critical instructions:
- Identity Proof: In addition to the Admission Ticket, candidates MUST produce the original of any one of the following documents to prove their identity at the time of examination: Voters Identity Card, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License, Pass Book with photo issued by Nationalized Banks, Photo Identity Card issued by Government Departments, Photo Identity Card issued by Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Kerala to Physically Handicapped persons, Photo affixed Identity issued to Ex-servicemen by the Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer / Discharge Certificate, Conductor License issued by Motor Vehicles Department, Photo affixed passbook issued by Scheduled Banks/Kerala State Co-operative Bank/ District Co-operative Banks, Photo affixed Identity Card issued by Public Sector Undertakings / Govt. autonomous institutions to their employees, Photo affixed Identity Card issued by Various Universities of Kerala to their employees, Photo affixed Medical Certificate issued by Medical Board to P.H. candidates, Photo affixed Identity Card issued by Bar Council to those who are enrolled as Advocates, AADHAAR card issued by the Central Government, One Time Verification Certificate issued by Kerala Public Service Commission, National Population Register/Multi Purpose National Identity Card, National Health Authority ID Card, e-SHRAM Card, E- Pan Card (Electronic Pan Card). Candidates who fail to produce Original Identity Proof will not be permitted to attend the examination.
- Admission Ticket Details: The exact time and venue of the examination will be mentioned in the Admission Ticket.
- Provisional Answer Key: After each examination (except Written Test/Dictation cum Transcription Test), KPSC will publish a provisional answer key through the candidate’s profile and on its official website.
- Answer Key Complaints: Candidates can submit complaints regarding the provisional answer key only through their profile within 5 days from the date of publication of the provisional answer key.
Syllabus Information
For each post, a ‘Link for Detailed Syllabus’ is provided in the official notification. Candidates are strongly advised to visit the KPSC website (www.kpsc.psc.kerala.gov.in) and click on the respective syllabus link to access the detailed curriculum for their examination. It is important to note that apart from the Main Topics mentioned in the Syllabus, questions from other topics related to the educational qualifications prescribed for the post may also appear in the question paper. There is no undertaking that all topics mentioned under the sub-head “Main Topics” will be covered in the question paper.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about KPSC Exams
Q1: When are the KPSC February 2026 exams being conducted?
The examinations are scheduled throughout February 2026, starting from February 2nd, 2026, to February 28th, 2026, on various dates as per the post.
Q2: How can I download my admission ticket for these exams?
Admission tickets will be available for download from the KPSC website on specific dates in January and February 2026, as mentioned in the examination program for each post. Please refer to the ‘Important Dates’ section or the detailed post-wise table.
Q3: What documents do I need to bring to the KPSC exam center?
Candidates must bring their Admission Ticket and the original of any valid photo identity proof from the list provided in the official notification (e.g., Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving License). Failure to produce original identity proof will result in denial of entry.
Q4: Where can I find the detailed syllabus for a specific KPSC post?
A link for the detailed syllabus for each post is provided in the official KPSC notification. You should visit the KPSC website and navigate to the respective examination program to access these links.
Q5: Will KPSC publish an answer key for these examinations?
Yes, KPSC will publish a provisional answer key through the candidate’s profile and on its official website after each examination, except for Written Test/Dictation cum Transcription Test.
Q6: How can I raise objections or complaints regarding the provisional answer key?
Candidates can submit complaints regarding the provisional answer key only through their KPSC profile within 5 days from the date of its publication.
Q7: Does this notification include details on eligibility criteria or application fees?
No, this particular examination programme notification primarily focuses on examination dates, times, and logistics. Detailed eligibility criteria, application fees, and the application process are not mentioned in this document. Candidates should refer to the original recruitment notification for specific posts for this information.
Q8: What is the total duration and marks for the KPSC February 2026 exams?
Most examinations are of 1 Hour 30 Minutes duration and carry a total of 100 Marks.
Conclusion & Call to Action
The KPSC February 2026 Examination Programme is a crucial resource for thousands of government job aspirants in Kerala. We urge all candidates to meticulously review the dates, download their admission tickets as soon as they are available, and ensure they have all necessary identification for the examination. For any further details or to access your admission ticket and syllabus, please visit the official Kerala Public Service Commission website at www.kpsc.psc.kerala.gov.in. Prepare thoroughly and best of luck for your examinations!