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Kerala PSC Answer Key October 2026 Out: Provisional Keys for Junior Manager, Motor Mechanic, Asst Professor; Complain in 5 Days

Kerala PSC uploaded provisional answer keys on 12 and 13 October 2026 for five online papers, including Junior Manager (QA), Cook Cum Caretaker, Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology and Motor Mechanic. Complaints go online via the OTR profile within 5 days.

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Kerala PSC Answer Key October 2026: Provisional Keys Published for Online Exams

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has uploaded new provisional answer keys for several of its online (computer-based) examinations on its official Online Answer Key page. Five keys were uploaded on 12 October 2026 and one more on 13 October 2026. They cover Junior Manager (Quality Assurance) in Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation, Cook Cum Caretaker in Oil Palm India Limited, Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology (Paper-I and Paper-II) in Collegiate Education, and Motor Mechanic in the Health Services Department. The Commission also uploaded the final answer key for Laboratory Assistant Grade II (Animal Husbandry Department) on 12 October 2026.

According to the Commission's answer key page, complaints about the answer key of an online examination must be submitted online only, through the candidate's OTR profile, within 5 days from the date of publication of the provisional answer key (both days included). This article lists every new key, its question paper code and test date, the complaint rule and the steps to download the PDF.

Overview: Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Keys (October 2026)

ParticularDetails
Conducting bodyKerala Public Service Commission
Exam modeOnline examination (OL)
Keys uploaded12 October 2026 (five provisional keys, one final key) and 13 October 2026 (one provisional key)
Questions per paper100 (each of the provisional keys listed below)
StatusProvisional (answers may change in the final key)
Complaint modeOnline only, through the candidate's OTR profile
Complaint time limitWithin 5 days from publication of the provisional key (both days included)
Official pagekeralapsc.gov.in – Online Answer Key

List of New Provisional Answer Keys

The table below shows the details exactly as listed on the Kerala PSC Online Answer Key page and in the PDF headers.

Post and DepartmentQuestion Paper CodeCategory No.MediumDate of TestKey Uploaded On
Junior Manager (Quality Assurance) – Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd162/2026/OL443/2025English08-10-202612-10-2026
Cook Cum Caretaker (Direct Recruitment) – Oil Palm India Limited161/2026/OL740/2025Malayalam / Tamil / Kannada08-10-202612-10-2026
Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology Paper-I – Collegiate Education (Govt. Training Colleges)159/2026/OL875/2025, 876/2025English07-10-202612-10-2026
Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology Paper-II – Collegiate Education (Govt. Training Colleges)160/2026/OL875/2025, 876/2025English07-10-202612-10-2026
Motor Mechanic – Health Services Department163/2026/OL603/2025, 630/2025English13-10-202613-10-2026

Each of these provisional keys covers 100 questions, and every question has four options (A to D) with one correct option shown. The Cook Cum Caretaker key has been published in three separate files for the Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada versions of the question paper, so candidates should open the file for the medium in which they wrote the test.

Final Answer Key Also Released

On 12 October 2026 the Commission uploaded the final answer key for Laboratory Assistant Grade II – Animal Husbandry Department (Question Paper Code 154/2026/OL, Category No. 773/2025, test held on 24-09-2026). The provisional key for this test had been uploaded on 26-09-2026. Since this is a final key, it is not open for complaints.

Important Dates

EventDate
Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology test (Paper-I and II)07 October 2026
Junior Manager (QA) and Cook Cum Caretaker tests08 October 2026
Provisional keys for codes 159, 160, 161 and 162 uploaded12 October 2026
Motor Mechanic test and its provisional key (code 163) uploaded13 October 2026
Complaint window5 days from publication of each key, both days included

How to count the 5 days: Because the first and last days are both counted, a key published on 12 October 2026 falls within the window from 12 to 16 October 2026, and a key published on 13 October 2026 from 13 to 17 October 2026. Candidates should not wait for the last day and should check the exact status in their OTR profile.

How to Download Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key

  1. Open the official Kerala PSC website www.keralapsc.gov.in.
  2. Go to the Answer Key section and open Online Answer Key.
  3. Find your post in the list. Match the Question Paper Code, Category No. and Date of Test with the table above.
  4. Check that the "Type" column says Provisional Answer Key.
  5. Click the download file to open the PDF. For Cook Cum Caretaker, choose the Malayalam, Tamil or Kannada file as per your medium.
  6. Save the PDF and compare each "Correct Answer" with the answers you marked in the exam.

How to Submit a Complaint Against the Answer Key

  1. Note the question number and the reason why you think the key is wrong. Keep a reliable source (textbook or official document) ready.
  2. Log in to your OTR (One Time Registration) profile on the Kerala PSC website.
  3. Submit the complaint online. The Commission's page states that complaints for online exams are accepted online only, through the OTR profile.
  4. Make sure you submit it within 5 days from the date the provisional key was published (both days included).
  5. After reviewing complaints, the Commission publishes the final answer key on the same page, as it has done for Laboratory Assistant Grade II.
LinkOfficial URL
Online Answer Key pagehttps://www.keralapsc.gov.in/answerkey_onlineexams
Junior Manager (QA) – 162/2026/OL162-CE-OL.pdf
Cook Cum Caretaker – 161/2026/OL (Malayalam)161-CE-OL-M.pdf
Cook Cum Caretaker – 161/2026/OL (Tamil)161-CE-OL-T.pdf
Cook Cum Caretaker – 161/2026/OL (Kannada)161-CE-OL-K.pdf
Asst. Professor Educational Psychology Paper-I – 159/2026/OL159-CE-OL.pdf
Asst. Professor Educational Psychology Paper-II – 160/2026/OL160-CE-OL.pdf
Motor Mechanic – 163/2026/OL163-CE-OL.pdf
Lab Assistant Gr II final key – 154/2026/OL154-CE-OL-FK.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which Kerala PSC answer keys were released on 12 and 13 October 2026?

Provisional keys for Junior Manager (Quality Assurance), Cook Cum Caretaker, and Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology Paper-I and Paper-II were uploaded on 12 October 2026. The Motor Mechanic key was uploaded on 13 October 2026. The final key for Laboratory Assistant Grade II was also uploaded on 12 October 2026.

2. How many questions are there in each key?

Each of the five provisional keys listed above covers 100 questions.

3. How can I raise a complaint against the provisional key?

Only online, through your OTR profile on the Kerala PSC website. The Commission's page says complaints for online examinations must be submitted online only.

4. What is the last date to submit a complaint?

The rule is 5 days from the date of publication of the provisional key, with both days counted. For keys published on 12 October 2026 this means up to 16 October 2026; for the Motor Mechanic key published on 13 October 2026 it means up to 17 October 2026.

5. Is a fee charged for complaints?

The Commission's Online Answer Key page does not mention any fee for complaints.

6. Can I challenge the Laboratory Assistant Grade II key?

No. The key uploaded on 12 October 2026 for that post is the final answer key.

Conclusion

Kerala PSC has published provisional answer keys for five online papers held between 7 and 13 October 2026, each with 100 questions. Candidates should download the right PDF using the question paper code, check their likely score, and submit any complaint through the OTR profile within the 5-day window. Keep checking the Online Answer Key page for the final keys.

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