As of October 2026, the PSC LDC Notification 2026 for fresh general statewide recruitment has not been officially released by the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC). The previous general LDC recruitment under Cat. No. 503/2023 is still in the ranked-list and advice stage.
Candidates waiting for the next recruitment should follow Kerala PSC updates and prepare using the latest officially available information.
Kerala PSC LDC 2026 – Current Status
The LDC Notification 2026 for the general Lower Division Clerk post across Kerala is yet to be officially announced. The previous recruitment was conducted under Cat. No. 503/2023, with district-wise ranked lists coming into force from August 1, 2025.
Until a new notification is published, candidates should regularly check the Kerala PSC website and their Thulasi OTR profile. The official notification will provide the final vacancies, eligibility conditions, application dates, examination details and other recruitment rules.
LDC Exam Date 2026
The LDC Exam Date 2026 for a fresh general statewide LDC recruitment has not been officially announced. Since the new recruitment notification itself is pending, Kerala PSC has not confirmed a general LDC examination date.
Candidates should not rely on unofficial expected dates.
The exact examination schedule will be available through the official Kerala PSC examination calendar and the recruitment notification once released.
The previous general LDC recruitment required candidates to have passed SSLC or an equivalent qualification. Higher qualifications such as Plus Two or a degree may also be accepted, but the eligibility conditions for the next recruitment will be confirmed only through the new official notification.
The previous recruitment also followed specific age conditions and applicable relaxations. Candidates should wait for the new notification before treating any previous-cycle age limit as the confirmed requirement for 2026.
Kerala PSC LDC Salary
The Kerala PSC LDC post carries a pay scale of ₹26,500–₹60,700 under the applicable Kerala Government pay structure. The exact service conditions and allowances applicable to a future recruitment should be checked against the official notification and current government rules.
The salary, job stability and opportunities for career progression make the LDC post a popular choice among SSLC-qualified candidates preparing for Kerala PSC examinations.
LDC Syllabus 2026
The LDC Syllabus 2026 has not been released as a separate official syllabus for the new recruitment. Until Kerala PSC publishes an updated syllabus, candidates can use the latest available official LDC syllabus as a preparation reference.
The latest available syllabus covers major areas including General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Simple Arithmetic and Mental Ability, General English and Regional Language.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 50 |
| Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability | 20 |
| General English | 10 |
| Regional Language | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
The exact syllabus and marks distribution for the next recruitment should be confirmed when Kerala PSC publishes the official notification or syllabus.
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Candidates should use the previous recruitment pattern only as a preparation reference because the final examination structure for the next recruitment has not yet been officially announced.
The previous LDC recruitment included written examination stages followed by certificate verification. Candidates should also note that examination details such as duration, marking scheme and selection stages can change between recruitment cycles.
How to Apply for Kerala PSC LDC 2026
When the LDC Notification 2026 is officially released, eligible candidates will be able to apply through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration (OTR) system.
- Complete Kerala PSC One Time Registration.
- Log in to the Thulasi profile.
- Find the relevant LDC notification.
- Check the eligibility conditions and district options.
- Complete the application with accurate information.
- Submit the application within the specified deadline.
- Follow Kerala PSC instructions regarding examination confirmation and admission ticket.
Candidates should not submit an application based on unofficial announcements. The official notification will contain the final application procedure.
How to Prepare for Kerala PSC LDC 2026
Candidates do not need to wait for the LDC Notification 2026 to begin preparation. Starting early allows sufficient time to build fundamentals and practise previous Kerala PSC questions.
Focus on Kerala history, Indian history, geography, constitution, current affairs, arithmetic, mental ability, English grammar and regional-language topics. Regularly solving previous question papers can also help identify frequently tested areas.
Once the LDC Syllabus 2026 is officially published, candidates should compare it with the syllabus they have been using and adjust their preparation accordingly.
Previous LDC Recruitment
The previous general LDC recruitment was conducted under Cat. No. 503/2023. The notification was issued on November 30, 2023, applications were accepted until January 3, 2024, and the preliminary examination began in May 2024. The main examination was completed by August 10, 2024, followed by ranked lists that came into force from August 1, 2025.
This previous cycle provides useful preparation context, but candidates should not treat its dates, eligibility conditions or examination pattern as confirmed details for the upcoming recruitment.
FAQs
The LDC Exam Date 2026 for fresh general recruitment has not been officially confirmed. Candidates should follow the Kerala PSC examination calendar for updates
The previous general recruitment required SSLC or an equivalent qualification. The final qualification for the next recruitment will be confirmed in the new notification.
No. A fresh general statewide LDC Notification 2026 has not been officially announced as of October 2026. The previous Cat. No. 503/2023 recruitment remains active
The applicable pay scale is ₹26,500–₹60,700 according to the available recruitment information.
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