Kerala PSC SBCID Exam Date 2026 – Tentative Schedule & Pattern

The Special Branch Assistant (SBCID) exam is one of the highly sought-after posts under the Kerala Police Department, conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC). This position, coming under Category No. 17/2025, requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a good understanding of current affairs and general knowledge.

Candidates appearing for this exam are expected to have strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and a solid foundation in General Knowledge and Current Affairs. For complete details on eligibility, vacancies, syllabus, exam pattern, and preparation strategy, candidates should refer to the Kerala PSC SBCID 2025 notification page.

Kerala PSC SBCID Exam Date 2026

The Special Branch Assistant (SBCID) Preliminary Examination conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission is scheduled to take place on 02 May 2026 (Saturday). This screening test is an important step in the recruitment process, and candidates should make necessary preparation arrangements well in advance. Applicants are advised to regularly monitor official announcements to stay informed about any updates related to the examination schedule.

Kerala PSC SBCID Exam Confirmation Window 2026

To be considered for the Preliminary Examination, applicants were required to complete the mandatory confirmation process within the specified period of 27 February to 18 March 2026. Only those who successfully confirmed their participation through the official candidate portal are eligible to appear for the test. Failure to complete this step within the given timeframe resulted in disqualification from downloading the hall ticket.

Kerala PSC SBCID Hall Ticket Release Date 2026

The admit card for the SBCID Preliminary Examination was made available on 11 April 2026. Candidates who completed the confirmation process can access and download their hall tickets from the official portal. The admit card contains essential information such as exam venue, reporting time, and exam-day guidelines. It is compulsory to carry a printed copy of the hall ticket to gain entry to the examination centre.

Kerala PSC SBCID Exam Pattern 2026

The SBCID examination will be conducted in an objective-type (MCQ) format. Understanding the exam pattern is crucial for effective time management and scoring accuracy.

Exam Structure

• Total Questions: 100

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 75 minutes

Marking Scheme

• +1 mark for each correct answer

• –0.33 mark for each wrong answer (negative marking)

🔍 Since negative marking is applicable, speed with accuracy is essential to score above the expected cut-off.
SBCID Syllabus & Preparation Guidance

To score well in the SBCID exam, candidates must thoroughly cover the prescribed topics and practice previous year question papers. Aspirants are strongly advised to go through the Kerala PSC SBCID syllabus and exam pattern page to understand subject-wise weightage and important topics. preparation based on the syllabus and exam pattern will help candidates stay ahead in this highly competitive state-level exam.

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