A carrier for selectively synthesizing kerosene fraction from syngas, the carrier including the following components in parts by weight: 5-50 parts of mesoporous zirconia (ZrO2), 10-55 parts of a silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO) molecular sieve, 5-50 parts of modified mesoporous molecular sieve Al-SBA-16, 1-3 parts of sesbania gum powder, and 10-70 parts of alumina A catalyst includes a soluble cobalt salt and the aforesaid carrier. The soluble cobalt salt is loaded on the surface of the carrier.