Kerala PSC Recruitment | Doubts, Facts & Frequently Asked Questions

This article is an attempt to help Kerala PSC aspirants and candidates in order to address their doubts, confusions, and questions (FAQ) related to Kerala PSC recruitment process like in case of one-time registration, uploading certificates/documents, queries related to certificate verification, Kerala PSC interview, shortlist, ranked list etc. Readers, please note that the below-mentioned information is based on the opinions of veteran candidates who have already gone through such situations. These are not officially as stated by Kerala PSC. However, most of the FAQ related to one-time registration is mentioned in the Kerala PSC website. 

Kerala PSC aspirants can also utilize this platform to mention their doubts related to these topics and veterans in our team as well as the other stakeholders of this blog will be helping you to clarify your doubts. You can post your doubts at the end of this article. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DURING DOCUMENT UPLOAD/ CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION/ DECLARATION OF SHORTLIST/RANKED LIST

1. Is there any possibility to know whether I am shortlisted for a particular post before the shortlist gets published?

Yes. But only for fresh candidates who are going to get shortlisted for the first time. Such candidates will get a message in their one-time login profile to upload relevant documents for that particular post before a specific date. Mostly (not always), it indicates that you are in the shortlist for that post. However, whether you are in the main list or in the supplementary list within the shortlist cannot be found out earlier.

2. When I tried to upload the documents/certificates, it is showing that "you are not authorized to upload any documents". When will I get the authorization?

Once you are included in the shortlist. You will get a message to upload relevant documents for the posts mentioned. Then only you can able to upload the documents.

3. I got a message in my PSC profile page to upload relevant documents for a particular post for a PSC exam which I have written before. Does that mean I am shortlisted?

Maybe or may not be. If such messages were received, there is a 90% probability that you are shortlisted. However, there are instances that some candidates who received such messages are not being shortlisted. 

4. I got a message in my PSC profile page to upload relevant documents for a particular post for a PSC exam which I have written before and I am sure that my marks are above the mentioned cutoff marks. However, when the shortlist is published, my register number is not included in the shortlist. What can be done?

Please contact Kerala PSC attaching the message you have received in your profile page. In addition, you can also submit a query by clicking the feedback tab in your PSC profile (the procedure is shown below). More often, PSC will advise you to recheck OMR once the final rank list is published. Meanwhile, you can also file a written complaint regarding the same. Further action could be taken after rechecking the OMR.

Procedure to Submit a Query/ Suggestion to Kerala PSC

5.  I was unable to attend for certificate verification for the dates as mentioned by Kerala PSC due to some reasons. Can I postpone my verification or do I get a chance to appear one more time for certificate verification? If yes, what should I do?

Yes. If you can't able to attend for certificate verification on that date, you have to draft a letter to Kerala PSC stating your inconvenience to attend the interview and the letter should be submitted to the concerned section officer in PSC who is dealing the certificate verification process. Even if you were absent for the verification, Kerala PSC themselves will send a call-letter as a registered post to your permanent address mentioning the dates for the next verification slot which is the last chance for you to attend the verification process.

6. Do I have to upload the degree level mark list of all Semesters?

No (in most of the cases), you need to upload the degree certificate and consolidated mark sheet mainly.

7. Once the shortlist was published, I was in the supplementary list of candidates. Will it be possible to get promoted to the main list after the interview (say, for example, I received a far better mark in the interview)?

No, you will not get promoted.

8. I am in supplementary list, Is there any chance I will get appointment?

Yes, why not? Kerala PSC follows a merit + community (reservation) wise selection procedure, that is 50% merit based selection and the other 50% community based selection. So there are very much chances that you will get appointment based on reservation. There are instances where the 1st ranker got advice memo only after the reservation candidate from the supplementary list.

8. I have already done certificate verification and generated OTV certificate. Do I have to reappear for certificate verification for another similar post whose result is declared near to the time of the previous one? What can be done instead?

In this case, you need not appear for certificate verification once again, rather you can file an affidavit to represent your participation. Once the verification dates are announced, you will get an intimation in your PSC one-time login profile to file an affidavit for the post mentioned.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DURING KERALA PSC ONE-TIME REGISTRATION & WHILE APPLYING FOR A POST IN KERALA PSC

1. I have my Kerala PSC User ID but do not remember my password in my One Time login profile. 

You can reset your password and reuse the same User ID. Click the "Forgot password?" link in the registration page of Kerala PSC and provide your details like User ID, Date of Birth, ID proof given in the profile and the concerned ID proof number and click on "Reset".

2. I do not remember my Kerala PSC One Time Login User ID. 

Make a telephonic call to the Help Desk number provided in the main page of Kerala Public Service Commission and give your details as asked by the person attending your call. These details will help Kerala PSC personal to track your User ID.

3. What is a One-Time Registration in Kerala PSC? 

Aspirants who wish to apply for any post under Kerala Public Service Commission notified 2012 onwards, should register their details before applying. The Registration needs to be performed only once and you should log in using your User ID and password for applying for a post, download your hall ticket, view examination result etc.

4. Do I need to register every time before applying for a post in Kerala PSC? 

No. You need to register only once and use the same User ID for applying for any post.

5. What is the specification of the photograph, signature for uploading to Kerala PSC one time registration profile? 

Photograph: The size should be 150 x 200 pixels, with a maximum size of 30 Kb in a front facial pose. The background should be in the light shade, with a clearly visible face. The digital form of the photograph obtained from the studio can be easily transformed into the required specification using any of the image processing software like MS-Paint, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP etc.

Signature: The size should be 150 x 200 pixels, with a maximum size of 30 Kb

6. I got my qualification from universities not listed here. How can I add my university to Kerala PSC one time registration profile? 

Universities and Departments within the state have been listed. For universities in outside Kerala, choose university outside Kerala and type details in remarks.

7. The subject of my qualification is not listed. How can I add this to Kerala PSC one time registration profile? 

You can send feedback showing the details. The same can be added here and thereafter you can choose it. In case of subjects exist with similar names, you can choose it and note it in remarks.

8. I am doing a course at a university (Course not completed) How can I add this to Kerala PSC one time registration profile? 

No. You do not add that qualification. It can be added only after passing out that course

9. I have got my degree from a deemed university. But it is not listed. Then how can I add that university? 

Choose outside state university. Fill details of deemed university in remarks.

10. I have passed my eligibility test in Law. But it is not listed. How can I add? 

During eligibility tests, you are not choosing the actual subject. You may choose major stream like Science/Humanities/Commerce. This may not affect your application and eligibility.

11. How can I apply for a post through Kerala PSC one time login page? 

Click on "Notification" menu to see details of notifications.

12. What are the basic requirements to apply for a post in Kerala PSC? 

You have to enter all your education qualifications, measurements (if you wish to apply for posts like Police, Fireman etc), languages etc. Also, fill declarations.

13. How can I ensure my eligibility for applying for a post through Kerala PSC one time login page?

Go through the notification. For eligible posts, you can see "Apply Now" in button otherwise see "Ineligible". By clicking on that button, you can see the reasons for that.

14. How can I ensure that my application has been submitted? 

You can see the status in profile as applied. Also, you get an SMS if you have provided a mobile number. You can take a printout at any time to submit for the receipt, NOC etc.