Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant Exam Date 2026

The Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant (VFA) is an important grassroots-level post under the Revenue Department of the Government of Kerala. Village Field Assistants play a vital role in land-related administration, village-level surveys, record maintenance, and assisting village offices in day-to-day official functions. Due to its job stability, government service benefits, and clear career progression, this post continues to attract a large number of aspirants every year.

For complete details regarding the notification, eligibility criteria, syllabus, selection process, and preparation tips, candidates are advised to refer to Village Field Assistant Notification 2026

Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant Exam Date – Announced

Candidates preparing for the Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant (VFA) recruitment can now begin their final phase of preparation, as the examination schedule has been officially released. The Kerala Public Service Commission has fixed the Village Field Assistant Exam 2026 under Category Number 571/2025 for Saturday, 19 September 2026, bringing clarity to thousands of aspirants waiting for the next stage of the selection process. The exam will be conducted in three phases according to your district.

Check below to find your exam date and plan your final revision:

📅 Phase Wise Schedule

• September 19: Thiruvananthapuram, Idukki, Pathanamthitta, Wayanad, Malappuram

• October 17: Kottayam, Alappuzha, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kasaragod

• October 31: Palakkad, Kollam, Ernakulam, Kannur

The Village Field Assistant Admit Card 2026 will be available for download from 5 September 2026 onwards. Candidates can log in to their Kerala PSC Thulasi account and download the admission ticket well in advance of the examination date. It is advisable to verify all details on the admit card, including the examination centre, reporting time, and personal information.

Although candidates from all 14 districts have applied, only candidates from the five districts included in the first phase are currently eligible to download their admission tickets. The hall ticket for the first phase is expected to be available shortly on the Kerala PSC website.

A total of 5,97,615 candidates have applied for the Village Field Assistant recruitment across Kerala. Among them, 1,60,686 candidates have confirmed their participation in the first phase alone.

Overall, 12 candidates are competing for every single vacancy in the Village Field Assistant recruitment. However, since the number of vacancies varies from district to district, the actual level of competition will differ across regions.

The district with the highest number of applicants is Thiruvananthapuram, with 84,258 applications, while Wayanad has the lowest number of applicants, with 17,718 applications.

The examination is expected to be highly competitive, especially in districts with a larger number of applicants.

Phase-wise Applicant Confirmation Status

Phase 1 – September 19

District	Confirmed Candidates	Total Applicants	Pending Confirmation
Thiruvananthapuram	68,020	84,258	16,238
Pathanamthitta	18,425	22,740	4,315
Idukki	15,503	19,719	4,216
Malappuram	44,625	57,449	12,824
Wayanad	14,113	17,718	3,605
Total	1,60,686	2,01,884	41,198

Phase 2 – October 17

District	Applicants
Alappuzha	37,992
Kottayam	31,228
Thrissur	49,315
Kozhikode	56,029
Kasaragod	21,976
Total	1,96,540

Phase 3 – October 31

District	Applicants
Kollam	53,676
Ernakulam	47,663
Palakkad	58,142
Kannur	39,710
Total	1,99,191

Overall Statistics

Particular	Number
Total Districts	14
Total Applicants	5,97,615
Phase 1 Applicants	2,01,884
Phase 1 Confirmed Candidates	1,60,686
Phase 1 Pending Confirmations	41,198
Phase 2 Applicants	1,96,540
Phase 3 Applicants	1,99,191
First Exam Date	September 19
Second Exam Date	October 17
Third Exam Date	October 31

Village Field Assistant (VFA) Exam – Things You Must Know

Candidates preparing for the Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant (VFA) examination must clearly understand the job role, exam pattern, syllabus focus, and preparation strategy before starting their studies. Having clarity on these basics helps aspirants avoid common mistakes and prepare in a structured manner.

In the video below, we explain everything a VFA aspirant should know, including:

• 📌 What is the Village Field Assistant (VFA) post?

• 📌 Duties and responsibilities of a VFA

• 📌 Exam pattern and syllabus overview

• 📌 Important topics to focus on for the VFA exam

• 📌 Common mistakes to avoid during preparation

• 📌 Smart tips to crack the VFA exam in the first attempt

This video is especially useful for first-time Kerala PSC aspirants and those who want a clear starting point for VFA exam preparation.

👇 Watch the video below to get a complete overview of the Village Field Assistant exam:

Preparation for Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant Exam 2026

Early and consistent preparation is essential to perform well in this competitive examination. The Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant selection process generally includes:

• Written Examination

• Document Verification

Written Exam Preparation Strategy

The written examination typically consists of objective-type questions from the following areas:

• General Knowledge

• Current Affairs (Kerala, India, and World)

• Kerala History & Renaissance

• General Science

• Arithmetic & Mental Ability

• Simple English / Malayalam

Candidates should prepare using:

• The official Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant syllabus

• Previous years’ question papers

• Standard Kerala PSC reference materials

Referring to the Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant Syllabus 2026 will help candidates follow a structured, topic-wise preparation approach.

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Final Note

As per the Kerala PSC Annual Calendar released on January 1, 2026, the Village Field Assistant Exam 2026 is expected to be conducted between September and November 2026. Candidates should not wait for the official exam date announcement to begin preparation. Staying consistent, revising regularly, and following official updates will greatly improve the chances of success.

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Want Full Details on Eligibility, Selection Process & Syllabus?

For a complete overview of the Village Field Assistant recruitment process—including eligibility, salary, job profile, exam pattern, and expected syllabus—refer to our detailed guide:
👉 Village Field Assistant 2025 Exam Guide