Kerala PSC Inspecting Assistant (Legal Metrology) Exam Date 2026 Rescheduled – New Exam Date Announced

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has officially rescheduled the examination for the post of Inspecting Assistant in the Legal Metrology Department. The examination, which was earlier scheduled for 22 August 2026, will now be conducted on 21 November 2026. The recruitment has received significant attention from candidates across Kerala, with approximately 2,46,533 applicants submitting applications for the post. Due to the large number of candidates, the competition is expected to remain very high.

Kerala PSC Inspecting Assistant (Legal Metrology) Notification 2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) issued the official notification for the post of Inspecting Assistant (Legal Metrology) under Category No. 883/2025 with the gazette date of 31 December 2025. The online application process commenced on 31 December 2025 and concluded on 4 February 2026, allowing eligible candidates to apply through the Kerala PSC One-Time Registration (OTR) portal.

Particulars	Details
Post Name	Inspecting Assistant (Legal Metrology)
Department	Legal Metrology
Category Number	883/2025
Gazette Date	31 December 2025
Application Start Date	31 December 2025
Last Date to Apply	04 February 2026
Recruiting Authority	Kerala Public Service Commission

👉 Candidates are advised to read the detailed Kerala PSC Inspecting Assistant Notification 2026 to understand the eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and other recruitment conditions.

Kerala PSC Inspecting Assistant Exam Date 2026 (Revised)

The Kerala PSC has revised the examination date for the Inspecting Assistant (Legal Metrology) recruitment. The examination, originally scheduled for 22 August 2026, has now been postponed to 21 November 2026.

The additional preparation time gives candidates an excellent opportunity to strengthen their preparation by revising the complete syllabus, solving previous year question papers, attending mock tests, and improving weaker sections. Aspirants should utilise these extra months effectively to maximise their chances of securing a place in the final ranked list.

Confirmation Date Details

Candidates were required to complete the confirmation process through their Kerala PSC One-Time Registration (OTR) profile to become eligible for the examination. Only candidates who submitted confirmation within the prescribed period will be permitted to attend the examination.

Last Date for Confirmation: 10 June 2026

Since the confirmation period has already ended, only confirmed candidates will be able to download the hall ticket once it is released by Kerala PSC.

Hall Ticket Release Date

Following the revision of the examination schedule, the hall ticket release date will also be revised by Kerala PSC. The admission ticket is expected to be made available a few weeks before the examination through candidates' PSC One-Time Registration (OTR) profiles.

The hall ticket will contain important information such as:

• Examination date

• Examination time

• Examination venue

• Candidate details

• Instructions to be followed on the examination day

Candidates should carefully verify all details mentioned on the admission ticket immediately after downloading it.

Competition Level

With more than 2.46 lakh applicants, the Kerala PSC Inspecting Assistant recruitment remains one of the most competitive examinations conducted by the Commission in 2026. Candidates should make effective use of the extended preparation period by focusing on:

• General Knowledge

• Current Affairs

• English

• Quantitative Aptitude

• Mental Ability & Reasoning

Consistent revision, regular mock tests, and practising previous question papers will significantly improve performance and help candidates achieve a competitive score.

Kerala PSC Inspecting Assistant Important Dates 2026

Event	Date
Notification Date	31 December 2025
Last Date to Apply	04 February 2026
Confirmation End Date	10 June 2026
Hall Ticket Release Date	To Be Announced
Revised Exam Date	21 November 2026

Important Pointers for Candidates

• ✔ Only candidates who completed the confirmation process through their Kerala PSC One-Time Registration (OTR) profile before the deadline are eligible to appear for the examination.

• ✔ Keep checking your PSC profile regularly for the revised hall ticket release notification.

• ✔ Download the admit card immediately after it becomes available and verify the examination date, time, and venue.

• ✔ Continue revising the syllabus and make effective use of the extended preparation period.

• ✔ Practise previous year question papers and attend mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy.

Candidates are also advised to check the Kerala PSC Inspecting Assistant Previous Year Cut-Off Marks to understand the expected competition level and estimate the score required for inclusion in the final ranked list.

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