Upcoming Kerala PSC Exams 2025 - Dates, Eligibility & Preparation Plans
Kerala PSC (Public Service Commission) has a packed calendar ahead, with a variety of competitive exams lined up for aspirants from various educational and professional backgrounds. Whether you're preparing for police services, assistant roles, or long-term departmental positions, here's a complete guide to the upcoming PSC exams in Kerala, along with their exam dates,
1. CPO / WCPO (Civil Police Officer / Woman Civil Police Officer)
Exam Date
According to the Kerala PSC annual calendar (Jan 1, 2025), the CPO and WCPO Mains exams were initially scheduled for May–June 2025. However, as per the official notification issued in the last week of April 2025, the new exam date for the CPO Mains is scheduled for July 26, 2025 (Saturday)
Eligibility
Education: SSLC or equivalent
Age Limit: Typically 18-26 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
2.Assistant Salesman – Civil Supplies Corporation
Exam Date
The official exam date for the Assistant Salesman post under Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) has not yet been confirmed. However, as per the latest notification, the exam is expected to be held in August 2025. Candidates are advised to continue their preparation and stay updated for the exact date announcement through the Kerala PSC website.
Eligibility:
Education: SSLC pass
Age Limit: Varies by notification, usually 18–36 years
3. Driver Exams
Posts Covered:
Company Board Driver cum Office Attendant
Forest Driver
Driver Grade II (LDV/HDV)
Exam Date
The Kerala PSC has scheduled the Driver exams for various posts—including Company Board Driver cum Office Attendant, Forest Driver, and Driver Grade II (LDV/HDV)—on 23rd August 2025. These roles require candidates to have a valid driving license and meet the prescribed physical standards. Aspirants should focus on road safety rules, basic vehicle mechanics, and general awareness as part of their preparation.
Eligibility
Education: SSLC or equivalent
License: Valid LMV/Heavy license depending on post
Physical Fitness: Required
4. Sub Inspector (SI) Mains
Exam Date
The Preliminary examination for this post is the same as the Degree-level Preliminary exam conducted for positions requiring a degree qualification. According to the PSC annual calendar released on January 1, 2025, the Degree-level Preliminary exam was scheduled to be held between May and July. This exam has now been completed on May 24. It has been officially announced that the Main examination will be conducted in August 30.
Eligibility:
Must have cleared SI Prelims
Education: Degree from a recognized university
Physical Fitness: Required
5. Secretariat Assistant Mains
Exam Date
The Secretariat Assistant Main Exam is the second stage and focuses on assessing the in-depth knowledge and analytical abilities of candidates.However, according to the PSC Annual Calendar notification released on January 1, the mains exam is likely to be held in the months of August - October.The official date for the Secretariat Assistant Mains exam has not been announced yet by the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC)
Eligibility:
Must qualify Secretariat Assistant Prelims
Education: Degree
6. KTET (Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test)
Exam Date
The Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) is conducted by the Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan multiple times a year to assess the eligibility of candidates aspiring to become teachers in lower primary, upper primary, and high school levels in the state. The most recent KTET notification was released in March 2024, and the examination was conducted in May 2024. The results are usually declared within a few weeks after the exam. Based on previous patterns, KTET is typically held twice a year—once in the first half and again in the latter half of the year. Given this regular cycle, the next KTET notification for 2025 is expected to be released around September or October 2025, with the exam likely to follow soon after.
Eligibility:
Varies by category (I to IV), generally requires B.Ed/D.El.Ed for higher categories
7.SBCID (Special Branch CID)
Exam date
As of now, the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has not officially announced the exam date for the Special Branch Assistant (SBCID) post under Category No. 17/2025. The official notification was released on April 30, 2025, and the last date to apply is June 4, 2025.Given the typical timelines followed by Kerala PSC, the SBCID exam is anticipated to be scheduled between September and November 2025. However, this is a tentative estimate, and candidates are advised to regularly check the official Kerala PSC website for updates. Updates will be made on this site as and when the actual information regarding the exam date is available
Eligibility
Likely for graduate-level posts in intelligence and crime investigation
8.VFA (Village Field Assistant)
Exam date
The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) released the last notification for the Village Field Assistant post in 2021. The written examination and subsequent selection process were conducted as per the schedule. After completing all the evaluation procedures, the final rank list was officially published in 2023. As per PSC norms, the validity of the rank list extends for three years from the date of publication, which means its validity will end in December 2026 or February 2027.Based on past recruitment trends, this post is advertised every two to three years. As per this we can conclude that The Village Field Assistant Notification 2025 is anticipated to be released by Kerala PSC in Last months of 2025.
Eligibility: SSLC
9.BEVCO LD (Lower Division)
Exam date
The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) last released the notification for the BEVCO (Kerala State Beverages Corporation) Lower Division (LD) Clerk post in 2020 under Category No. 005/2020. The written examination was conducted in 2021, followed by the interview and document verification process. After the successful completion of all selection stages, the final rank list was published in 2022. Considering past recruitment patterns, BEVCO LD Clerk vacancies are typically announced once every 3 to 5 years, depending on the number of vacancies and organizational requirements. Based on this trend, it is likely that a new notification for the BEVCO LD Clerk post can be expected by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
Eligibility:
Candidates must possess a minimum of SSLC or an equivalent educational qualification.
10.Company Board LGS (Last Grade Servants)
Exam Date
If the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) releases the Company Board Last Grade Servants (LGS) notification in December 2025, the examination is typically expected to be scheduled approximately 4 to 6 months later, based on previous recruitment timelines. This suggests that the exam could be anticipated between April and June 2026
Eligibility: Class VII/SSLC
11.University Assistant
Exam date
The most recent notification for the University Assistant post was released under Category No. 486/2022. The application window was open from November 30, 2022, to January 4, 2023. The exam was conducted in 2023, and the rank list was published on March 11, 2024. According to the Kerala PSC, this rank list will remain valid until March 2027. Therefore, it is likely that the next University Assistant exam will be held in 2026. As a result, we can expect the notification to be released either by the end of this year or in the early months of 2026. Once the notification is published and the application process is completed, the exam date is expected to be announced shortly thereafter
Eligibility: Degree holders
12.Company Board Assistant
Exam date
The most recent notification for the Company Board Assistant post was released under Category No. 026/2022, with the exam conducted on June 6, 2023. The rank list was officially published on March 13, 2024, and, as per Kerala PSC guidelines, will remain valid until March 2027. Given this timeline, the next Company Board Assistant exam is likely to be held in 2026. Accordingly, the next notification can be expected either by the end of 2025 or in the early months of 2026. Once the notification is released and the application process concludes, the exam date will likely be announced shortly afterward.
Eligibility
Degree-level post with focus on general aptitude, current affairs, and office procedures
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