The invention discloses a remote operation mechanism of a power switch for switch cabinets. The remote operation mechanism comprises a front stand and two electromagnetic drive mechanisms. Each electromagnetic drive mechanism includes a mounting support, an electromagnetic driver and a drive rod. Each electromagnetic driver includes an insulating frame, an excitation coil, a moving core and a return spring, wherein the rear end of the moving core is provided with a drive plate portion, and the drive plate portion is provided with a drive connection pin. Each drive rod includes a first support rod, a second support rod and a transmission connecting rod, wherein the first support rod is positioned right above the second support rod, the first support rod and the second support rod are combined to form a V-shaped body with an opening facing backward, the connection point of the first and second support rods is provided with a limit shaft hole, the transmission connecting rod is positioned right below the second support rod and horizontally extends in the front-back direction, the rear end of the transmission connecting rod is connected to the tail end of the second support rod away from the shaft hole in an integrated manner, and the front end of the transmission connecting rod is provided with a joint gap penetrating in the plumb line direction and a kidney-shaped connection hole penetrating in the left-right direction. The remote operation mechanism has a compact and reasonable structure.