Overview
The Kerala Public Service Commission has released the Kerala PSC Final Answer Key 2026 for the Last Grade Servants (LGS), Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Storeman examination conducted under exam code 073/2026. The written examination was held on August 1, 2026, while the total number of posts is not specified in the answer-key notice.
Candidates can download the final key in Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada and check the officially accepted answers and any questions deleted from evaluation. The final answer key is used for preparing examination scores and is generally not open to further objections.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) |
| Post Name | Last Grade Servants, Lower Division Clerk and Storeman |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the answer-key notification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | keralapsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA / Refer to the post-specific recruitment notification |
| Last Date | TBA / Refer to the post-specific recruitment notification |
| Exam Date | August 1, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
The final key relates to category number 423/2025 and exam code 073/2026. Candidates should verify both numbers before downloading the PDF, as Kerala PSC publishes several answer keys for different examinations and category numbers.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Eligibility differs according to the post covered by the recruitment process. Candidates should check the original category notification before relying on the following general requirements:
- Lower Division Clerk: Applicants are generally required to have passed SSLC/Class 10 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Storeman: The usual minimum requirement is SSLC/Class 10 or equivalent. Technical knowledge, experience or another post-specific condition may apply where stated in the detailed notification.
- Last Grade Servants: The prescribed qualification is generally a pass in the school-level standard specified in the relevant recruitment notification.
- Candidates must possess the required qualification by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in the original notification.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits vary by post, department and category number.
- Age must be calculated as prescribed in the original Kerala PSC recruitment notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to eligible Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, ex-servicemen and other reserved categories under Kerala government rules.
- Candidates must produce valid documents to claim age relaxation during verification.
Fees
- Kerala PSC generally does not charge an application fee for applications submitted through the One Time Registration profile.
- No fee is required to download the final answer key.
- Candidates should avoid unofficial portals that request payment for access to the PDF.
Selection Process
- Written/OMR Examination: Candidates are assessed through the notified written test. The final answer key for exam code 073/2026 will be used to evaluate responses, excluding any deleted questions.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates may be required to produce original educational, identity, community, age and experience certificates.
- Ranked List and Appointment Advice: Kerala PSC prepares the post-specific ranked list based on examination marks, eligibility and reservation rules. Appointment advice is issued against reported vacancies during the validity of the list.
How to Apply
The application process for this examination has already concluded. Candidates who appeared for the test can follow these steps to access the final answer key and review their responses:
- Visit the Kerala PSC official website at keralapsc.gov.in.
- Open the Downloads or Answer Key section available on the homepage.
- Select the page for Final Answer Keys – OMR Examinations.
- Search for exam code 073/2026, category number 423/2025, or the relevant post name.
- Choose the applicable Malayalam, Tamil or Kannada version of the answer-key PDF.
- Download the file and match the question booklet code carefully before comparing answers.
- Check whether any question has been marked as deleted. Deleted questions are excluded or handled in accordance with the Commission’s evaluation procedure.
- Save a copy of the PDF for reference until the shortlist, probability list or ranked list is published.
Candidates should note that a common final answer-key PDF is different from an individual candidate response sheet. If candidate-specific OMR details are made available separately, they must be accessed through the registered profile or the designated facility.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the Kerala PSC final answer key for exam code 073/2026 available?
Yes. The final answer key for the LGS, LDC and Storeman examination held on August 1, 2026 has been released online.
2. Can candidates challenge the final answer key?
Normally, objections are accepted only against the provisional answer key. The final key is issued after reviewing valid objections and is generally not open to another challenge.
3. How are deleted questions treated during evaluation?
Questions officially marked as deleted in the final PDF are not assessed as regular questions. Kerala PSC applies its prescribed scoring and normalisation procedure while calculating candidates’ marks.
