Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 Out: Livestock Inspector, Assistant Professor Surgery & Microbiology

Table of Contents

1. Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key 2026: Overview
2. Which Answer Keys Have Been Released
3. Important Dates
4. How to Check the Kerala PSC Answer Key
5. How to Raise an Objection
6. Important Instructions for Candidates
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. Official Links
9. Disclaimer
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✓ Last verified on 7 November 2026 from official notification

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has uploaded provisional answer keys for three online (OL) examinations held on 29 October 2026. The keys cover the Livestock Inspector Grade II group of posts in the Animal Husbandry Department and two Assistant Professor posts, General Surgery and Microbiology, in the Medical Education Department. Candidates who appeared in these tests can compare their responses with the Commission’s key and, if they find an error, raise an objection through their own profile on the official website.

This Kerala PSC provisional answer key 2026 guide explains what has been released, the key dates, how to open the key and how objections work. It is a quick reference for candidates, so please verify every detail on the official Kerala PSC website.

Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
Document released	Provisional answer keys for online (OL) examinations
Test date	29 October 2026
Keys listed on	4 November 2026 and 5 November 2026
Objection mode	Online, through the candidate’s One Time Registration (OTR) profile
Official website	keralapsc.gov.in

Which Answer Keys Have Been Released

Question Paper No.	Post	Category Code
169/2026/OL	Livestock Inspector Gr-II and related posts (Poultry Assistant, Milk Recorder, Storekeeper, Enumerator), Animal Husbandry Department	774/2025
170/2026/OL	Assistant Professor in General Surgery (NCA-Viswakarma), Medical Education Department	014/2026
168/2026/OL	Assistant Professor in Microbiology, Medical Education Department	091/2025 and 121/2025

The keys for question papers 169 and 170 appear on the Commission’s online answer key page with an upload date of 5 November 2026. The key for question paper 168 carries an upload date of 4 November 2026. Some papers are published in more than one language version, so open the file that matches your question booklet.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online test held	29 October 2026
Provisional key for QP 168/2026/OL listed	4 November 2026
Provisional keys for QP 169 and 170/2026/OL listed	5 November 2026
Objection window	Within 5 days of publication of the provisional key, both days included, as stated on the Commission’s page

The Commission’s page does not print a separate last date next to each key, so count five days from the day the key was published and do not wait until the last moment.

How to Check the Kerala PSC Answer Key

1. Open the official website, keralapsc.gov.in.
2. Go to the Answer Key section and choose the list for Online Examinations.
3. Find your question paper number or post name from the table above.
4. Open the key file and note the correct option for each question number.
5. Match it with your own response and work out your marks for reference.

How to Raise an Objection

The Commission accepts objections only online. Log in to your OTR profile on the Kerala PSC website and submit your complaint within the stated five-day period. Valid objections are considered when the final key is prepared. The Commission has stated that complaints made after the final answer key is published are not entertained. Keep your reasoning short and specific, and mention the question number.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• The key is provisional and may change after objections are reviewed.
• Use only your own OTR login for objections and never share your login details.
• Do not trust messages on social media claiming to give your result or selection. Wait for official notices.
• Marks calculated from a provisional key do not guarantee shortlisting or selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the final answer key?

No. These are provisional keys. The final key is published after the Commission reviews objections.

When was the exam held?

The question papers above relate to online tests held on 29 October 2026.

Where can I object to a wrong answer?

Through the candidate’s OTR profile on the official Kerala PSC website, within five days of publication of the provisional key.

Will objections after the final key be accepted?

According to the Commission’s page, no.

Does the answer key show the result?

No. It only shows the Commission’s proposed correct options. Results are announced separately.

Official Links

• Kerala PSC official website: keralapsc.gov.in
• Online examinations answer key page: Kerala PSC online answer keys
• QP 169/2026/OL key: Livestock Inspector Gr-II key (PDF)
• QP 170/2026/OL key: Assistant Professor General Surgery key (PDF)
• QP 168/2026/OL key: Assistant Professor Microbiology key (PDF)

Also read our earlier updates on the Kerala PSC final answer keys 2026 and the Kerala PSC Assistant Professor Cardiology vacancy.

Disclaimer

JobsDigger is not affiliated with the Kerala Public Service Commission or any government body. This article is for quick reference only. Candidates should verify all details, dates and instructions on the official website before taking any action.

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