Kerala PSC HSST (Junior) Sociology Recruitment 2026 – Short List Notification
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has published the Short List of candidates provisionally eligible for interview to the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) Sociology – Statewide under the Kerala Higher Secondary Education Department.
Notification Details
- SL No.: 175/2026/ER IVB
- Category No.: 712/2025
- Date of Notification: 05 August 2026
- Place: Thiruvananthapuram
- Pay Scale: ₹45,600 – ₹95,600
- Exam Conducted On: 19 May 2026 (Online Examination)
Key Highlights
- The Short List contains 136 candidates
- Main List: 52 candidates who secured the highest marks.
- Supplementary List: 75 candidates included to satisfy reservation rules.
- Differently Abled List: 9 candidates included under 4% reservation.
- The lowest mark required for inclusion in the Main List is 68.3300
Important Reminder
Inclusion in the Short List is purely provisional and does not guarantee a place in the Ranked List. Candidates must attend One Time Verification and produce original documents before the interview stage.
Register Numbers – Main List
The following candidates have been provisionally shortlisted in the Main List based on the Online Examination held on 19 May 2026.
- 100019
- 100024
- 100036
- 100074
- 100078
- 100121
- 100162
- 100217
- 100268
- 100332
- 100349
- 100367
- 100370
- 100393
- 100399
- 100472
- 100517
- 100546
- 100563
- 100565
- 100581
- 100590
- 100605
- 100609
- 100619
- 100629
- 100635
- 100637
- 100651
- 100662
- 100663
- 100666
- 100668
- 100683
- 100746
- 100753
- 100779
- 100780
- 100791
- 100798
- 100836
- 100846
- 100850
- 100883
- 100884
- 100892
- 100893
- 100918
- 100934
- 100943
- 100958
- 100981
Supplementary List
To satisfy reservation rules, additional candidates have been included in the Supplementary List under various categories:
Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava
- 100022
- 100147
- 100210
- 100317
- 100647
- 100795
- 100803
- 100807
- 100830
- 100844
- 100888
- 100945
Scheduled Caste
- 100324
- 100461
- 100550
- 100555
- 100723
- 100757
- 100928
Scheduled Tribe
- 100691
- 100796
- 100801
- 100875
- 100894
- 100916
- 100917
Muslim
- 100136
- 100525
- 100556
- 100616
- 100648
- 100680
- 100745
- 100859
- 100933
- 100967
Latin Catholics/A.I
- 100192
- 100305
- 100346
- 100381
- 100385
Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- 100322
- 100526
- 100554
- 100979
Viswakarma
- 100060
- 100204
- 100277
- 100549
SIUC Nadar
- 100004
- 100039
- 100079
- 100088
- 100188
Scheduled Caste Converts to Christianity
- 100267
- 100287
- 100293
- 100334
- 100841
- 100167
- 100739
- 100759
- 100814
- 100942
- 100768
Dheevara
- 100115
- 100341
- 100361
- 100784
- 100866
Hindu Nadar
- 100044
- 100066
- 100125
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
- 100667
- 100693
List of Differently Abled Candidates (4% Reservation)
Low Vision (DA-LV)
- 100262
- 100758
Hard of Hearing
Nil
Locomotor Disability (LD including CP, LC, Dw, AAV, MDy)
- 100189
- 100271
- 100762
- 100765
- 100766
ASD (M), SLD, MI (40%–70%) & MD combinations
Nil
Summary of Short List
| Main List Candidates: | 52 |
| Supplementary List Candidates: | 75 |
| Differently Abled Candidates: | 9 |
| Total Candidates Shortlisted: | 136 |
Verification Instructions
- Candidates must attend One Time Verification (OTR) with original documents.
- Date, time, and venue of verification will be published in due course.
- OBC candidates must produce a valid Non‑Creamy Layer Certificate.
- SC/ST candidates must produce a Community Certificate issued by a competent authority.
- EWS candidates must produce a valid EWS Certificate issued by the Revenue Authority.
- Failure to produce required documents within the prescribed time will result in removal from the Short List.
Important Notes
- Inclusion in the Short List is provisional and does not guarantee inclusion in the Ranked List.
- The Short List is prepared based on details furnished in the application; subsequent claims will not be entertained.
- Rechecking and revaluation of Online Examination papers are not allowed. However, candidates may obtain a printout of their answer sheets by remitting the prescribed fee after publication of the Ranked List.
- The lowest mark required for inclusion in the Main List is 68.3300.
Conclusion
The Kerala PSC HSST (Junior) Sociology Short List 2026 includes 136 candidates provisionally eligible for interview. Final selection will depend on successful verification of original documents and compliance with reservation rules. Candidates are advised to monitor their profile messages, SMS alerts, and the official PSC website for updates.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the official Kerala PSC Notification dated 05 August 2026. Candidates should rely on the official PSC website and communication for final instructions and decisions.
