Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 has been released on 03/07/2026 for the Peon, Watchman, Guard, and Last Grade Servants recruitment examination (Question Paper Code 062/2026) conducted on 01/07/2026. The provisional answer key is now available for Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada medium papers. Candidates can download the answer key PDF, verify their responses against their question booklet alpha code, and raise objections until the deadline announced by Kerala Public Service Commission. This article is based on the official answer key notice released by Kerala PSC.
The exam was conducted across four question booklet alpha codes (A, B, C, D) to prevent malpractice. Each candidate received a randomly assigned booklet code. The answer key is structured with separate columns for each code, so you must match your booklet code with the corresponding column in the answer key PDF.
Answer Key – Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) |
| Exam Name | Peon, Watchman, Guard, Last Grade Servants Recruitment |
| Question Paper Code | 062-2026 |
| Exam Date | 01/07/2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Answer Key Release Date | 03/07/2026 |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Question Booklet Codes | A, B, C, D |
| Available Languages | Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada |
| Official Website | https://www.keralapsc.gov.in |
How to Download the Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official Kerala PSC website at https://www.keralapsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the answer key section or search for “Question Paper Code 062-2026” on the notifications page.
- Identify your exam medium: Malayalam (M), Tamil (T), or Kannada (K).
- Click the download link for your language medium to open the provisional answer key PDF.
- Note the question booklet alpha code printed on the top of your original question booklet (A, B, C, or D).
- In the answer key PDF, locate your question number in the “Q. No.” column, then read across to the column matching your booklet code to find the correct answer.
- Compare all 100 answers in the key with the responses you marked during the exam.
- Record the questions where your answer differs from the official answer key for potential objections.
Calculate Your Probable Score
The marking scheme for this recruitment examination is not disclosed in the official provisional answer key notification. To obtain accurate information regarding marks awarded per correct answer, negative marking for wrong answers, and marks for unattempted questions, candidates are advised to verify with the official notification or contact Kerala PSC directly through their official website.
Should You Challenge This Answer Key?
Raise an objection if:
- The official answer in the key appears incorrect based on the actual text of the question paper
- You have a specific reference from an authoritative source, such as a standard textbook, official government publication, or a recognised reference manual cited in the examination syllabus
- Multiple credible published sources agree that the given answer is wrong
- The question itself contains a printing error or ambiguous wording that makes multiple answers defensible
Do NOT raise an objection if:
- You are unsure about the answer and hope the objection might succeed. The objection fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome
- You saw a different answer on social media, coaching centre apps, or informal study groups without verified source documentation
- A coaching institute disagrees with the official answer but has not provided a reference from the prescribed syllabus or textbooks
- You attempted the question during the exam and marked it wrong, but cannot find a published source supporting an alternative answer
Practical reminder: Objections are reviewed by subject experts; only those supported by credible published references from recognised sources are accepted.
How to Challenge the Answer Key
The specific objection submission procedure for Kerala PSC 062/2026 answer key will be notified separately on the official website. Generally, Kerala PSC provides an online objection portal where candidates can:
- Log in using their roll number and other credentials as specified in the objection notice.
- Select the question number(s) for which they wish to raise objections.
- Provide the objection details, including reference sources supporting the alternative answer.
- Submit the objection fee per question as stipulated in the notice.
- Receive a confirmation receipt after successful submission.
Candidates are advised to monitor the official Kerala PSC website and their registered email for the objection window announcement, including the exact start date, last date, and fee amount per question. The objection fee is non-refundable, even if your objection is rejected.
What Happens Next
- Candidates raise objections during the announced objection window (dates to be notified on the official website).
- Kerala PSC subject matter experts review all submitted objections against prescribed textbooks and official resources.
- Revised / Final Answer Key is released based on the outcome of objections reviewed and accepted.
- The Result is declared based on the final answer key; candidates’ scores are calculated using the finalised answers.
- Provisional merit list and selection list notifications are published on the official website for the recruitment categories covered under this exam (196/2025, 201/2025, 408/2025 through 413/2025).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Examination Date | 01/07/2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 03/07/2026 |
| Objection Window | To be notified on the official website |
| Final Answer Key Release | As per the official schedule |
| Result Declaration | To be announced by Kerala PSC |
Answer Key by Question Booklet Alpha Codes (First 50 Questions)
| Q. No. | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | D | B | D |
| 2 | C | D | C | C |
| 3 | B | B | B | A |
| 4 | B | D | A | B |
| 5 | D | A | D | B |
| 6 | D | B | C | C |
| 7 | D | A | B | B |
| 8 | B | D | C | A |
| 9 | D | B | B | C |
| 10 | C | D | A | C |
| 11 | C | B | C | D |
| 12 | A | B | B | B |
| 13 | A | D | D | C |
| 14 | C | A | B | B |
| 15 | B | B | C | D |
| 16 | D | C | B | A |
| 17 | D | B | D | B |
| 18 | D | C | C | A |
| 19 | B | B | A | C |
| 20 | D | A | B | A |
| 21 | A | D | B | B |
| 22 | B | C | C | D |
| 23 | A | B | B | D |
| 24 | D | C | A | C |
| 25 | B | B | C | B |
| 26 | D | A | C | A |
| 27 | B | C | D | A |
| 28 | B | B | B | C |
| 29 | D | D | C | C |
| 30 | A | B | B | B |
| 31 | B | C | D | C |
| 32 | C | B | A | B |
| 33 | B | D | B | B |
| 34 | C | C | A | D |
| 35 | B | A | C | C |
| 36 | A | B | A | B |
| 37 | D | B | B | A |
| 38 | C | C | D | A |
| 39 | B | B | D | D |
| 40 | C | A | C | A |
| 41 | B | C | B | B |
| 42 | A | C | A | D |
| 43 | C | D | A | B |
| 44 | B | B | C | A |
| 45 | D | C | C | B |
| 46 | B | B | B | C |
| 47 | C | D | C | D |
| 48 | B | A | B | A |
| 49 | D | B | B | C |
| 50 | C | A | D | D |
Complete answer key for questions 51-100 is available in the full PDF download for each language medium.
Category Codes Covered
The 062/2026 examination and this provisional answer key apply to the following recruitment category codes under Peon, Watchman, Guard, and Last Grade Servants recruitment:
- 196/2025
- 201/2025
- 408/2025
- 409/2025
- 410/2025
- 411/2025
- 412/2025
- 413/2025
Confirm that your applied category code matches one of the above before using this answer key.
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Malayalam Provisional Answer Key | Download PDF |
| Download Tamil Provisional Answer Key | Download PDF |
| Download Kannada Provisional Answer Key | Download PDF |
| Official Kerala PSC Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What does “provisional answer key” mean, and why is it different from the final answer key?
Ans. A provisional answer key is released immediately after the exam to allow candidates to review their answers and raise objections if they believe an official answer is incorrect. The final answer key is published after subject experts review all objections and make corrections if warranted. The final answer key is the basis for result declaration.
Q2. My question booklet has alpha code C, but I am looking at the answer key under column A. Why is my answer marked wrong?
Ans. Each of the four alpha codes (A, B, C, D) has questions in a different order due to randomization. You must match your booklet’s alpha code with the corresponding column in the answer key. If your booklet shows code C, read only the column marked C, not columns A, B, or D. Checking the wrong column will give you incorrect answer comparisons.
Q3. What is the objection fee, and is it refundable if my objection is rejected?
Ans. The objection fee amount for Kerala PSC 062/2026 will be announced in the official objection notice on the website. The fee is non-refundable regardless of whether your objection is accepted or rejected. Raise objections only when you have a clear published source supporting an alternative answer.
Q4. I think the official answer to question 15 is wrong. How do I raise an objection?
Ans. Wait for the official objection window announcement on the Kerala PSC website, which will specify the exact start date, last date, and online portal for submitting objections. Log in with your roll number, select the question, provide your objection details with a reference source, and submit the required fee. Keep your confirmation receipt for records.
Q5. If my objection is accepted, will my score be recalculated?
Ans. Yes. If your objection is accepted and the official answer is changed, your score will be recalculated in the final result using the revised answer key. Your final marks may increase if the previous answer was marked wrong but now qualifies as correct under the new answer.
Q6. When will the final answer key be released?
Ans. The final answer key will be released after the objection window closes and subject experts complete their review of all objections. The exact date will be notified on the official Kerala PSC website. Typically, final answer keys follow within 2-3 weeks of the objection deadline, but candidates should monitor the official website for confirmation.
Q7. What happens if I raise multiple objections for different questions?
Ans. Each objection is reviewed independently by subject experts. You will be charged the objection fee for each question you challenge. Only objections backed by credible published sources are likely to be accepted. There is no limit on the number of objections you can raise, but each one incurs a non-refundable fee.
Q8. Is the Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 the same for all three language mediums (Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada)?
Ans. The actual answers are the same across all language mediums because the exam content is identical. However, the question order differs for each alpha code (A, B, C, D) and for each language medium. Always download the answer key PDF for your specific language medium and match your booklet code.
Your Next Step
Download the provisional answer key matching your exam language and question booklet alpha code immediately, then systematically compare all 100 answers with the responses you marked on your OMR sheet. Once you have identified answers where your response differs from the official key, research each one using the official question paper text and credible published sources before deciding which objections to raise. Monitor the official Kerala PSC website closely for the objection window announcement-the fee per question is non-refundable, so submit objections only when you have solid reference material supporting an alternative answer. For real-time updates on objection deadlines and final answer key release, keep an eye on our free job alert service at MyNaukriAlert.com.
