Overview
The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has released the Final Answer Key 2026 for the Draftsman and Sub Engineer recruitment examinations. Candidates who appeared for the relevant written, OMR or online examination can download the post-wise answer key PDF from the commission’s official website. The total number of vacancies is not specified in the answer-key release and should be checked in the respective category-wise recruitment notification.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) |
| Post Name | Draftsman and Sub Engineer |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the final answer-key notice |
| Application Mode | Online through One Time Registration |
| Official Website | keralapsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
The exact schedule can differ for each post and category number. Candidates should match the post name, department, examination code and category number printed on their question paper with the details in the final answer key.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The final answer key is used for evaluating responses and preparing the result or ranked list. Its publication should not be treated as the declaration of individual marks or selection status.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Eligibility is determined by the original category-wise notification and may vary according to the department and engineering discipline.
- For Draftsman posts, candidates generally need SSLC or an equivalent qualification along with the prescribed ITI, National Trade Certificate, KGCE, diploma or another recognised technical qualification in the relevant drafting trade.
- For Sub Engineer posts, a diploma in the applicable engineering discipline or an equivalent qualification recognised by the competent authority is generally required.
- Applicants must possess the required qualification by the cut-off date mentioned in the original notification.
- Candidates should verify equivalency conditions, experience requirements and discipline-specific eligibility before claiming selection rights.
Age Limit
- The exact lower and upper age limits are post- and category-specific and are not reproduced in the final answer-key notice.
- Many Kerala PSC direct recruitment notifications prescribe a standard age range, but candidates must rely on the original notification for the applicable limit.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is available to eligible SC, ST, OBC and other reserved categories under Kerala government rules.
- The date of birth recorded in the candidate’s profile and official documents will be considered during verification.
Fees
- Kerala PSC generally does not charge an application fee for recruitment applications submitted through One Time Registration.
- Candidates should not make payments through unofficial portals or intermediaries.
- No fee is required to download the final answer key PDF from the official website.
Selection Process
- Written/OMR/Online Examination: Candidates are assessed through the examination prescribed for the relevant Draftsman or Sub Engineer category. Responses are evaluated using the final answer key.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates relating to education, age, community, experience and other eligibility claims.
- Ranked List and Appointment Advice: Kerala PSC prepares the ranked list based on applicable rules and advises candidates for appointment according to vacancies, reservation provisions and the validity of the list.
How to Apply
The recruitment application period may already be closed because the final answer key has been issued. Candidates can follow these steps to access the key and monitor the remaining recruitment process:
- Visit the Kerala PSC official website at keralapsc.gov.in.
- Open the Downloads or Answer Key section available on the homepage.
- Select the link for Final Answer Keys and choose the relevant year.
- Search for Draftsman or Sub Engineer using the post name, department, category number or examination code.
- Open the PDF and confirm that the question paper code and examination details match those on the candidate’s paper.
- Download the document and compare the final responses with the answers marked during the examination.
- Log in to the Thulasi One Time Registration profile to check messages, confirmation requests, certificate verification updates, shortlists and result notices.
Since this is a final key, further objections are normally not invited unless Kerala PSC issues a separate correction or review notice. Candidates should therefore use only the final PDF while estimating their probable score.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the Kerala PSC Draftsman and Sub Engineer Final Answer Key 2026 available?
Yes. The final answer key has been released for the relevant examinations and can be downloaded from the official Kerala PSC portal.
2. Can candidates challenge the final answer key?
Objections are generally accepted against a provisional answer key. A final answer key is normally not open to fresh challenges unless the commission announces a separate review process.
3. Does publication of the final answer key mean the result is declared?
No. The final key is used to evaluate answer sheets. Results, shortlists or ranked lists will be published separately after completion of the assessment process.
