The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has released provisional answer keys on 12 October 2026 for four online examinations: Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology Paper-I (Question Paper Code 159/2026/OL), Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology Paper-II (Question Paper Code 160/2026/OL), Cook Cum Caretaker – Direct Recruitment (Question Paper Code 161/2026/OL) and Junior Manager – Quality Assurance (Question Paper Code 162/2026/OL). The exams were held on 7 and 8 October 2026. These are provisional answer keys – they may be revised after objections are reviewed. The objection window procedure, fee and deadline are not mentioned in the official source reviewed; candidates must check keralapsc.gov.in for these details.
Important Note
- These are PROVISIONAL answer keys – they are subject to revision after the objection review process. Results will be based on the final answer key.
- The objection window procedure, fee and last date are not mentioned in the official source reviewed – check keralapsc.gov.in immediately for these details.
- Cook Cum Caretaker candidates: three separate PDFs are available – download the one matching the language of your question paper (Malayalam, Tamil or Kannada).
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) |
| Answer Key Status | Provisional |
| Answer Key Release Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Number of Exams Covered | 4 online (OL) question papers |
| Total PDFs Released | 6 (including 3 language versions for Cook Cum Caretaker) |
| Objection Window | Not mentioned – check keralapsc.gov.in |
| Objection Fee | Not mentioned – check keralapsc.gov.in |
| Official Website | keralapsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Post | Exam Date | Provisional Answer Key Date |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology Paper-I | 7 October 2026 | 12 October 2026 |
| Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology Paper-II | 7 October 2026 | 12 October 2026 |
| Cook Cum Caretaker (Direct Recruitment) | 8 October 2026 | 12 October 2026 |
| Junior Manager (Quality Assurance) | 8 October 2026 | 12 October 2026 |
Exam-wise Answer Key Details
| Post | Department | Question Paper Code | Category Code | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology – Paper-I | Collegiate Education (Govt. Training Colleges) | 159/2026/OL | 875/2025, 876/2025 | English |
| Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology – Paper-II | Collegiate Education (Govt. Training Colleges) | 160/2026/OL | 875/2025, 876/2025 | English |
| Cook Cum Caretaker (Direct Recruitment) | Oil Palm India Limited | 161/2026/OL | 740/2025 | Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada |
| Junior Manager (Quality Assurance) | Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd | 162/2026/OL | 443/2025 | English |
How to Download the Kerala PSC Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official Kerala PSC answer key page for online exams at keralapsc.gov.in/answerkey_onlineexams.
- Find your exam by post name, question paper code or category code from the table above.
- For Cook Cum Caretaker, click the PDF link that matches the language of your question paper – Malayalam, Tamil or Kannada.
- For all other posts, click the corresponding PDF download link.
- Save the PDF and compare it with your answers or response record.
Post-wise Notes
Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology (Paper-I and Paper-II)
Both Paper-I (159/2026/OL) and Paper-II (160/2026/OL) were held on 7 October 2026 in English and cover Category Codes 875/2025 and 876/2025 in Collegiate Education (Govt. Training Colleges). Candidates who appeared for both papers must download and check both keys separately.
Cook Cum Caretaker – Direct Recruitment (Oil Palm India Limited)
This exam (161/2026/OL) was held on 8 October 2026. Question papers were available in three languages – Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada. Three separate provisional answer key PDFs have been released, one for each language. Candidates must download only the PDF matching the language of their question paper.
Junior Manager – Quality Assurance (Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd)
This exam (162/2026/OL) was held on 8 October 2026 in English under Category Code 443/2025. The provisional answer key is available on the official Kerala PSC website. The direct PDF link was not verifiable from the official source at the time of writing – candidates must navigate to the answer key section on keralapsc.gov.in to download it.
Objection and Marking Scheme Details
The objection window procedure, fee per question, objection last date and marking scheme for all four examinations are not mentioned in the official source reviewed. Candidates must check the official Kerala PSC website at keralapsc.gov.in for these details.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Download the answer key for your specific post, question paper code and language (where applicable).
- These are provisional keys – they can be revised after the objection process. Do not treat them as final.
- Monitor keralapsc.gov.in for the objection window announcement, fee and deadline.
- Use only the official Kerala PSC website for answer key PDFs. Do not rely on unofficial sources.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Kerala PSC Answer Key Page – Online Exams (All Posts) | Click Here |
| Assistant Professor Educational Psychology Paper-I (159/2026/OL) | Click Here |
| Assistant Professor Educational Psychology Paper-II (160/2026/OL) | Click Here |
| Cook Cum Caretaker (161/2026/OL) – Malayalam | Click Here |
| Cook Cum Caretaker (161/2026/OL) – Tamil | Click Here |
| Cook Cum Caretaker (161/2026/OL) – Kannada | Click Here |
| Junior Manager Quality Assurance (162/2026/OL) – Navigate from Official Page | Click Here |
| Kerala PSC Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Has Kerala PSC released the answer key for Assistant Professor and Cook Cum Caretaker exams?
Yes. Kerala PSC released provisional answer keys on 12 October 2026 for Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology (Paper-I and Paper-II), Cook Cum Caretaker (Direct Recruitment) and Junior Manager (Quality Assurance).
Are these answer keys final or provisional?
These are provisional answer keys released on 12 October 2026. They may be revised after the objection review process. Results will be based on the final answer key.
What is the question paper code for Cook Cum Caretaker?
The question paper code is 161/2026/OL and the category code is 740/2025 for Cook Cum Caretaker (Direct Recruitment) in Oil Palm India Limited.
How many PDFs are available for Cook Cum Caretaker?
Three separate PDFs – one each in Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada. Candidates must download the PDF for the language in which they appeared.
What are the question paper codes for Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology?
Paper-I is 159/2026/OL and Paper-II is 160/2026/OL, both under Category Codes 875/2025 and 876/2025.
What is the objection procedure for the Kerala PSC provisional answer key?
The objection window procedure, fee and last date are not mentioned in the official source reviewed. Candidates must check keralapsc.gov.in for these details.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official Kerala PSC provisional answer key notice dated 12 October 2026 published on keralapsc.gov.in. The direct PDF link for Junior Manager (Quality Assurance) (162/2026/OL) was not verifiable from the official Kerala PSC source at the time of writing – candidates must navigate to the answer key section on keralapsc.gov.in to access it. The objection window, fee, last date and marking scheme are not mentioned in the official source reviewed and must be verified from keralapsc.gov.in. JobShouter is not associated with the Kerala Public Service Commission. This article is for informational purposes only.
