The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has published the provisional answer keys for two examinations held on 21 July 2026: the Carpenter exam under the Kerala State Water Transport department, and the Assistant Professor in Pulmonary Medicine exam under the Medical Education department. Candidates who appeared for either exam can now cross-check their responses against the official key and, if needed, raise objections through the KPSC portal within the notified window.
Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Overview
| Details | Carpenter | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 132/2026/OL | 133/2026/OL |
| Category Code | 280/2025 | 689/2025 |
| Department | Kerala State Water Transport | Medical Education |
| Medium of Question Paper | Malayalam | English |
| Date of Test | 21-07-2026 | 21-07-2026 |
| Total Questions in Answer Key | 100 | 100 |
Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Test (both exams) | 21-07-2026 |
| Answerkey Release Date | 22-07-2026 |
Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Download Link
The Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key 2026 has been released for the Carpenter and Assistant Professor (Pulmonary Medicine) examinations conducted on 21 July 2026. Candidates can download the official provisional answer key PDFs to verify their responses, estimate their scores, and submit objections within the prescribed deadline, if required.
- Download Kerala PSC Assistant Professor Provisional Answer Key 2026
- Download Kerala PSC CarpenterProvisional Answer Key 2026
Sample Questions From the Answer Key
Here is a brief preview of the type of questions asked in each exam, along with the marked correct option, to help candidates verify their own copy of the answer key.
Carpenter (132/2026/OL)
- Question on the standard colour of a fire extinguisher - Correct Answer: Option B
- Question on the safety equipment used for eye protection in a carpentry workshop - Correct Answer: Option A
- Question on the wood traditionally used for making railway sleepers - Correct Answer: Option D
- Question on the joint best suited for cupboard/almirah construction - Correct Answer: Option C
Assistant Professor, Pulmonary Medicine (133/2026/OL)
- Question on the CPET parameter most useful for assessing ventilatory efficiency - Correct Answer: Option C (VE/VCO2 slope)
- Question on the mechanism of eosinophil depletion by Benralizumab - Correct Answer: Option B (ADCC)
- Question on the vessel involved in Rasmussen's aneurysm - Correct Answer: Option B (pulmonary artery branch)
- Question on the driving pressure calculation in a ventilated patient scenario - Correct Answer: Option A (16 cm H2O)
How to Download the Kerala PSC Provisional Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official Kerala PSC website at keralapsc.gov.in.
- Go to the "Provisional Answer Key" section, or use the direct links below.
- Search using the relevant question paper code - 132/2026/OL for Carpenter or 133/2026/OL for Assistant Professor (Pulmonary Medicine).
- Open the PDF and verify it matches your category code and exam date.
- Download and save a copy for reference before the objection window closes.