The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has published the Drawing Teacher (High School) Kannur shortlist 2026 for Category No. 559/2025. The list, issued by the KPSC District Office, Kannur on 01.07.2026, names candidates who are provisionally eligible for interview and One Time Verification (OTR) of original documents, based on the Common Online Examination held on 22-04-2026.
Direct Link: KPSC Drawing Teacher Shortlist 2026
KPSC Drawing Teacher Shortlist 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Department | General Education Department |
| Post Name | Drawing Teacher (High School) |
| Category No. | 559/2025 |
| SL. No. | 26/2026/DOC |
| District | Kannur |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 35,600 - 75,400 |
| Exam Conducted | Common Online Examination held on 22-04-2026 |
| Notification Date | 01-07-2026 |
| Notification Type | Short List for Interview / OTR of Documents |
| Total Shortlisted Candidates | 92 |
| Official Website | keralapsc.gov.in |
Release Date and Notification Details
The KPSC Drawing Teacher (High School) Kannur shortlist 2026 was approved for issue on 01.07.2026 by the District Officer, KPSC District Office, Kannur. The document is officially numbered SL.No. 26/2026/DOC, under Category No. 559/2025, and relates to the Common Online Examination conducted on 22-04-2026 for the post of Drawing Teacher (High School) under the General Education Department in Kannur District.
Shortlist Status
The shortlist has been officially released. It is important to note that this is a provisional Short List for interview, not the final Ranked List. According to the notification, inclusion of a register number in this Short List is purely provisional and subject to scrutiny and admission of the application on an absolute basis. Inclusion does not confer any right to the candidate for inclusion in the final Ranked List.
Selection Stage Covered
This notification covers the stage after the Common Online Examination - specifically, the shortlisting of candidates for One Time Verification (OTR) of original documents and interview. It does not represent the final selection or Ranked List.
Score Card and Merit List Status
The official notification does not mention release of individual score cards for candidates at this stage. Similarly, a separate Merit List has Not Been Announced in this document - this Short List itself is the provisional list of candidates eligible to proceed to interview, and the Ranked/Merit List will be published at a later stage as per KPSC procedure.
Cut Off / Qualifying Marks
The notification specifies that out of the 29 candidates included in the Main List, the lowest mark secured for inclusion is 65.0000 (sixty-five point zero zero zero zero). This figure applies specifically to the Main List. Category-wise cut-off marks for the Supplementary List (reserved categories) and the Differently Abled list have Not Been Officially Released in this notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Common Online Examination | 22-04-2026 |
| Shortlist Notification Issued | 01-07-2026 |
| Date, Time and Venue of OTR & Interview | Not Yet Announced - to be intimated through profile messages and SMS |
How to Check the Shortlist
Candidates can check the KPSC Drawing Teacher (High School) Kannur shortlist 2026 by following these steps:
- Visit the official KPSC website, www.keralapsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the notifications or short list section for Kannur District Office.
- Look for Category No. 559/2025, Drawing Teacher (High School), SL.No. 26/2026/DOC.
- Open the notification and use Ctrl+F (or the search option) to locate your register number in the Main List, Supplementary List, or Differently Abled Candidates list.
- Alternatively, log in to your KPSC Profile/One Time Registration (OTR) account to check personalised updates and messages.
Details Mentioned on the Shortlist
The Drawing Teacher (High School) Kannur shortlist includes the following details:
- Register numbers arranged in numerical sequence (not in order of rank)
- Main List of 29 candidates who secured the topmost marks
- Supplementary List of 54 candidates, category-wise, including Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Muslim, Latin Catholics/A.I, OBC, Viswakarma, SIUC Nadar, Scheduled Caste Converts to Christianity, Dheevara, Hindu Nadar, and Economically Weaker Section
- List of 9 Differently Abled candidates under Low Vision, Hard of Hearing, and Locomotor Disability (including CP, LC, Dw, AAV) categories, for 4% reservation
- A statement that there are no candidates (Nil) under the ASD (M), ID (M), SLD, MI (40%-70%), and MD combination categories
- Notes explaining the provisional nature of the list, the mark cut-off for the Main List, and document requirements
What to Do After Being Shortlisted
Candidates whose register numbers appear in the Short List should:
- Watch for profile messages and SMS from KPSC regarding the date, time, and venue of One Time Verification (OTR) and interview.
- Prepare all original documents required for verification in advance.
- Present themselves in person for OTR and interview as intimated.
- Note that no further claims or changes to application details will be entertained at this stage - the Short List is based strictly on details furnished in the original application.
Documents Required for the Next Stage
As per the notification, candidates should keep the following documents ready, where applicable:
- OBC candidates: Non-Creamy Layer Certificate as per G.O. (P) No. 81/09/SCSTDD dated 26.09.2009, or the equivalent obtained through the e-District portal as prescribed in GO(Rt) No. 3942/2018/RD dated 24.09.2018.
- SC/ST candidates: Community Certificate in Form III, or a digitally signed certificate issued by a Revenue Authority not below the rank of Tahsildar, along with other required documents.
- EWS candidates: EWS Certificate as per G.O.(MS) No. 2/2020/P&ARD dated 12.02.2020 / GO(Ms) No. 5/2020/P&EA dated 04.03.2020 (for public sector undertakings), along with other documents.
- All documents must be produced at the time of OTR verification of original documents.
Candidates who fail to produce the required documents within the prescribed time limit, or whose applications are found defective, will have their register numbers deleted from the Short List without further notice.
Selection Process
The overall selection process for this post follows this sequence:
- Common Online Examination (held on 22-04-2026)
- Publication of the provisional Short List for interview (this notification)
- One Time Verification (OTR) of original documents
- Interview
- Publication of the final Ranked List
Important Instructions
- Inclusion in the Short List is purely provisional and subject to scrutiny; it does not guarantee inclusion in the final Ranked List.
- The Short List is prepared solely on the basis of details furnished in the application; subsequent claims will not be entertained at any stage.
- Candidates must present themselves in person with original documents for OTR verification and interview.
- For this Online Examination, rechecking and revaluation are not allowed. However, a printout of the answer sheet will be issued, on request and payment of the prescribed fee, to candidates after the Ranked List is published. Detailed instructions on this will be given in the Ranked List notification.
Important Links
- Official Website: keralapsc.gov.in
- Official Notification: Click Here
