Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026 – Over 5.55 Lakh Candidates Confirmed

The Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026 will be conducted in three stages after the confirmation process showed that more than 5.55 lakh candidates confirmed their participation for the upcoming Kerala PSC Degree Level Preliminary Exam 2026.

Around 26.77 lakh candidates had applied for different posts under the Kerala PSC Degree Level Prelims 2026, but only candidates who gave confirmation are allowed to attend the exam. Kerala PSC has decided to conduct the Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026 in three separate phases, with nearly 1.85 lakh candidates in each stage.

Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026 is one of the largest preliminary examinations conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission in recent years.

Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026 – Key Highlights

Details	Information
Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026 Total Applications Received	26.77 lakh
Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026 Number of Candidates Confirmed	5.55 lakh
Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026 Number of Exam Stages	3
Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026 Number Candidates per Stage	1.85 lakh
Total Posts Included	13 posts
Total Category Numbers	21
Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026 Exam Days	Saturdays
Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026 Exam Time	1:30 PM onwards
Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026 Exam Duration	1 hour 15 minutes
Expected Kerala PSC Degree Mains Exam 2026	August – October 2026
Kerala PSC official Website	https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/

 

 

Kerala PSC Degree Prelims Exam Date 2026

Candidates appearing for the Kerala PSC Degree Prelims Exam 2026 should regularly check updates through PSC Thulasi. Use your Kerala PSC Thulasi login / PSC login / Kerala PSC login profile to download the admit card, confirm exam centre, and verify exam instructions.

Posts in Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026 with Number of Applicants 

Kerala PSC has released the confirmation data for the Degree Prelims 2026 exam, showing the number of candidates who applied for each category number. The exam is conducted for 13 major posts under 21 category numbers.

The highest number of applicants was reported for the University Assistant post, followed by Company / Corporation / Board / Local Self Government Assistant posts, which are considered the most competitive degree-level PSC jobs.

Why Kerala PSC Conducting Degree Prelims in 3 Stages

Since more than five lakh candidates confirmed their participation, conducting the exam in a single session is not practical.

So Kerala PSC decided:

• Stage 1 – around 1.85 lakh candidates
• Stage 2 – around 1.85 lakh candidates
• Stage 3 – around 1.85 lakh candidates

All stages will have the same kerala psc degree level prelims syllabus and difficulty level, and candidates who qualify will be called for the Mains examination expected between August and October 2026.

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Kerala PSC Degree Level Exam Pattern 2026

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FAQs

How many candidates confirmed for Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026?

More than 5.55 lakh candidates confirmed their participation for the Kerala PSC Degree Level Preliminary Exam 2026 out of the total 26.77 lakh applications received.

Why is Kerala PSC conducting Degree Prelims 2026 in three stages?

Kerala PSC decided to conduct the exam in three stages because the number of confirmed candidates is very high. Each stage will have around 1.85 lakh candidates.

How many posts are included in Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026?

The Degree Level Preliminary Exam 2026 is conducted for 13 posts under 21 category numbers, including Secretariat Assistant, University Assistant, Excise Inspector, Sub Inspector, Assistant Jailor, and other degree-level posts.

Which post has the highest number of applicants in Degree Prelims 2026?

The University Assistant post has the highest number of applicants, followed by Company / Corporation / Board Assistant and PSU Junior Assistant posts.

What is the exam date for Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026?

Kerala PSC Degree Prelims 2026 will be conducted in three stages:

• 02 May 2026
• 16 May 2026
• June 2026 (expected)

What is the Kerala PSC Degree Level Exam Pattern 2026?

The exam is conducted in OMR mode, with 100 marks, duration of 1 hour 15 minutes, and includes questions from General Knowledge, Current Affairs, English, Malayalam, Maths, and Reasoning.

How to download Kerala PSC Degree Prelims hall ticket?

Candidates can download the hall ticket using Kerala PSC Thulasi login from the official PSC website before the exam date.

When will Kerala PSC Degree Mains Exam 2026 be conducted?

The mains exam for different posts is expected to be conducted between August and October 2026 after the prelims result.

Is Degree Prelims marks counted for final rank list?

No. Degree prelims is only a screening test, and marks will not be counted for the final rank list.

Which is the best app for Kerala PSC Degree Prelims preparation?

Many candidates use the CC Learning App for PSC coaching because it provides prelims batches, mains batches, mock tests, revision classes, and personal mentorship.