Kerala PSC Artist Recruitment 2026 – Category 130/2026

Recruitment Overview • Kerala PSC statewide direct recruitment. • Category Number 130/2026 for Artist in the Information and Public Relations Department. Vacancy Breakup • Anticipated vacancies; appointments may also be made to vacancies reported while the ranked list remains valid. • Four per cent of reported vacancies are reserved for differently abled candidates under the cited Government Order. Educational Qualification • Diploma in Drawing and Painting (MGTE or KGTE), or an officially accepted equivalent qualification. Age Limit • 19–43; eligible birth dates: 2 January 1983 to 1 January 2007, both inclusive. • Usual relaxation applies to SC, ST and Other Backward Communities under the General Conditions. Important Dates • Notification date / applications opened: 31 August 2026. • Last date and time: 7 October 2026, 12:00 midnight. • Exam/test date: To be announced in the Kerala PSC examination calendar and candidate profile. Application Fee • No application fee is required. Selection Process • Direct recruitment through Kerala PSC. • Written/OMR/online test may be conducted; confirmation is mandatory if announced. • Ranked list and document verification. How to Apply 1. Open the Kerala PSC One Time Registration portal. 2. Create a profile or sign in with User ID and password. 3. Update personal details, qualification, community and Aadhaar ID proof where available. 4. Find the stated category number and click Apply Now. 5. Verify the profile information and submit before midnight on 7 October 2026. 6. Save a printout or soft copy from My Applications. Check Before Submission • Apply only if every notified community, gender, service and physical condition is met. • Check the category number before submission; submitted particulars cannot be deleted or altered. • Keep qualification, age, community and experience originals ready. • If a test is scheduled, submit examination confirmation through the profile within the announced period. Official Information • Notification: https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2026-08/noti-130-26.pdf • Apply: https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in/thulasi/