Overview
The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) released the final answer keys for the Assistant Public Prosecutor Grade II and Project Officer examinations on 17 September 2026. Candidates can download the post-wise PDFs from the official portal and verify the final answers against their question paper code. The answer-key notice does not specify a combined vacancy total; vacancies are governed by the respective recruitment notifications.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Public Prosecutor Grade II and Project Officer |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the final answer-key notice |
| Application Mode | Online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration |
| Official Website | keralapsc.gov.in |
The final key represents the answers adopted by the commission after reviewing the examination process and any valid objections received against the provisional key. Candidates should use the PDF corresponding to their post, examination and question paper code.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA in the respective recruitment notification |
| Last Date | TBA in the respective recruitment notification |
| Exam Date | Refer to the post-wise final answer-key PDF |
| Result Date | TBA |
| Final Answer Key Release | 17 September 2026 |
The release of a final answer key does not by itself constitute a result or selection list. Marks, shortlist information and ranked-list updates will be published separately after evaluation is completed.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Assistant Public Prosecutor Grade II: Candidates are generally required to possess a degree in Law from a recognised university and meet the enrolment or legal-practice conditions prescribed in the original notification.
- Project Officer: Applicants must hold the graduate-level, postgraduate or professional qualification specified for the relevant department and category number.
- Qualifications must be recognised by the competent university, statutory body or government authority.
- Candidates should consult the original post-wise notification for subject requirements, experience conditions and equivalency provisions.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits are post-specific and are not restated in the final answer-key release.
- Age is calculated with reference to the cut-off date provided in the original recruitment notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is available to eligible Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, ex-servicemen and other reserved categories under Kerala government rules.
Fees
- Kerala PSC generally does not charge an application fee for applications submitted through One Time Registration.
- Candidates should not make payments through unofficial links or intermediaries.
- Any examination-related requirement mentioned in the original notification will remain applicable.
Selection Process
- Written/OMR or online examination: Candidates are assessed through the examination conducted for the relevant post. The final answer key will be used for evaluating responses.
- Shortlisting and document verification: Candidates meeting the required cut-off may be asked to produce original qualification, age, community and experience certificates.
- Interview or ranked list: Where prescribed, shortlisted candidates may attend an interview before the commission publishes the final ranked list or appointment advice.
The exact stages may differ between Assistant Public Prosecutor Grade II and Project Officer recruitment. Candidates should therefore follow the selection scheme stated under their category number.
How to Apply
The application window for the examinations linked to these final answer keys has already concluded. For future Kerala PSC recruitment under these posts, candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official Kerala PSC website and open the One Time Registration or candidate login portal.
- Complete a new profile using a valid mobile number, email address, photograph, signature and identity details, if not already registered.
- Log in to the candidate dashboard and search for the relevant post using its name or category number.
- Select Apply Now, verify educational qualification, date of birth, reservation category and experience details, and submit the application before the deadline.
- Save or print the submitted application confirmation for future reference.
- To obtain the current final key, open the Answer Key – OMR/Online Exams section, choose the final answer keys, and download the PDF matching the post and question paper code.
Candidates must compare answers only with the final key for their exact paper series. A key issued for a different code should not be used to estimate marks.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When was the Kerala PSC Final Answer Key 2026 released?
The final answer keys for Assistant Public Prosecutor Grade II and Project Officer were released on 17 September 2026.
2. How can candidates download the final answer key?
Candidates should visit the Kerala PSC portal, open the final answer-key section and select the PDF corresponding to their post and question paper code.
3. Does the final answer key confirm selection?
No. The final key is used to evaluate responses. Candidates must wait for the official shortlist, result or ranked list to confirm their status.
