The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC), Thiruvananthapuram has published its Extra Ordinary Gazette notification dated 30 May 2026 announcing 16 posts under Category Numbers 23/2026 to 38/2026. Posts span across multiple Kerala Government departments including Dairy Development, Women & Child Development, Motor Vehicles, Kerala Police, Health Services, Water Authority, Kerala Administrative Tribunal, Kerala State Water Transport, Pharmaceutical Corporation, Pollution Control Board, Universities, and more.
The notification includes general recruitment posts, one women-only post (CDPO), and several Special Recruitment posts exclusively for SC/ST communities. All applications must be submitted online through the One Time Registration (OTR) system at keralapsc.gov.in on or before 01 July 2026. No application fee. Vacancies are Anticipated for all posts — ranked list valid for 1 to 3 years.
- Posts Notified: 16
- Cat.No. Range: 23–38/2026
- Last Date: 01 July 2026
- Departments: Multiple
- Application Fee: NIL
- Apply Mode: OTR at keralapsc.gov.in
- SC/ST Special Recruitment Posts Included
- Women-Only Post: CDPO (Cat.25)
1. Gazette Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission | Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) — Thulasi Hills, Pattom Palace P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004, Kerala |
| Gazette Type | Extra Ordinary Gazette — General Recruitment |
| Gazette Date | 30 May 2026 |
| Category Numbers | Cat.No. 23/2026 to Cat.No. 38/2026 — 16 posts in total |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only via One Time Registration (OTR) at keralapsc.gov.in |
| Application Fee | NIL — No fee for any category |
| Type of Vacancies | Anticipated Vacancies — exact numbers will be reported to KPSC separately |
| Ranked List Validity | Minimum 1 year to maximum 3 years from date of publication of ranked list |
| Recruitment Types | General (Open to all); Women Only (Cat.25); By Transfer (Cat.28, 31); Special Recruitment for SC/ST (Cat.34, 35, 36, 37); NCA (Cat.38) |
| Age Calculation Date | Candidate must be born within the specified age range as on the last date (01.07.2026) |
| OTR Requirement | Candidates must complete One Time Registration at keralapsc.gov.in before applying |
| Official Website | keralapsc.gov.in | Enquiry: 0471-2546400 / 0471-2546401 | Email: kpsc.psc@kerala.gov.in |
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Extra Ordinary Gazette Published — Cat.No.23/2026 to 38/2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Online Applications Open via OTR at keralapsc.gov.in | From: 30 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application — All 16 Posts | 01 July 2026 |
| Exam Schedule | To be announced |
| Ranked List Publication | After Exam |
⚠️ All communications — exam schedule, admit card, ranked list — published exclusively on keralapsc.gov.in. KPSC does not send individual postal notifications. Apply at least 7–10 days early to avoid portal congestion.
3. All 16 Posts — Complete Details
| Cat.No. | Post Name | Department | Scale of Pay (₹) | Age Limit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/2026 | Dairy Extension Officer | Dairy Development | 55,200–1,15,300 | 20–41 | General DR |
| 24/2026 | Assistant Manager (Production) Gr.-II | Pharmaceutical Corporation (IM) Kerala Ltd. | As per rules | As per notif. | General DR |
| 25/2026 | Child Development Project Officer | Women & Child Development | 50,200–1,05,300 | 25–45 | Women Only |
| 26/2026 | Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector | Motor Vehicles Department | 45,600–95,600 | 21–40 | General DR |
| 27/2026 | Scheduled Castes Development Officer Grade-II | SC Development Department | As per rules | As per notif. | General DR |
| 28/2026 | Microbiologist (Bacteriologist) | Kerala Water Authority | As per rules | As per notif. | By Transfer |
| 29/2026 | Cath Lab Technician Grade II | Health Services | As per rules | As per notif. | General DR |
| 30/2026 | Police Constable Driver / Woman Police Constable Driver | Kerala Police | 31,100–66,800 | 20–32 | General DR |
| 31/2026 | Lower Division Typist | Kerala State Pollution Control Board | As per rules | As per notif. | By Transfer |
| 32/2026 | Computer Assistant Grade-II | Kerala Administrative Tribunal | As per rules | As per notif. | General DR |
| 33/2026 | Blacksmith Grade-II | Kerala State Water Transport | As per rules | As per notif. | General DR |
| 34/2026 | Assistant Surgeon / Casualty Medical Officer | Health Services Department | As per rules | As per notif. | SR for SC/ST |
| 35/2026 | Office Attendant | Govt. Secretariat/KPSC/State Audit/KLS/AG | As per rules | As per notif. | SR for SC/ST |
| 36/2026 | Junior Health Inspector Gr.II | Health Services | As per rules | As per notif. | SR for ST only |
| 37/2026 | Lower Division Typist | Various Departments | As per rules | As per notif. | SR for ST only |
| 38/2026 | Security Officer (II NCA — E/B/T) | Universities in Kerala | As per rules | As per notif. | NCA E/B/T |
SR = Special Recruitment; NCA = Non-Communal Appointment; E/B/T = Ezhava/Backward Hindu Nadar/Thiyya. All pay scales and exact vacancies are as per individual notification PDFs.
4. Eligibility Criteria — Key Posts
Cat.No. 23/2026 — Dairy Extension Officer | Dairy Development Department
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Scale of Pay | ₹55,200–₹1,15,300 (7th CPC Kerala Revision) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 41 years — Born between 02.01.1985 and 01.01.2006 (both inclusive) — with usual SC/ST/OBC relaxation |
| Qualification | B.Sc. in Dairy Science OR B.Tech. (Dairy Science and Technology) from a recognised University or National Dairy Research Institute (ICAR) |
| Method | Direct Recruitment — Statewide — 4% PwD reservation in reported vacancies |
Cat.No. 25/2026 — Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) | Women Only
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Scale of Pay | ₹50,200–₹1,05,300 |
| Age Limit | 25 to 45 years — Born between 02.01.1981 and 01.01.2001 (both inclusive) — with SC/ST/OBC relaxation |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree in Home Science OR Social Work OR Sociology OR Psychology from a recognised University. Preferential: PG Diploma in Social Work recognised by Govt. of India or Kerala. |
| Gender | Women Only |
| Method | Direct Recruitment — Probation: 2 years within a continuous period of 3 years — 3-month mandatory training after joining |
Cat.No. 26/2026 — Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector (AMVI) | Motor Vehicles Department
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Scale of Pay | ₹45,600–₹95,600 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 40 years — Born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2005 (both inclusive) — with SC/ST/OBC relaxation |
| Educational Qualification | (A) Pass in SSLC or equivalent; (B) Diploma in Automobile Engineering OR Mechanical Engineering (3-year course) from a recognised institution |
| Method | Direct Recruitment — PwD candidates are NOT eligible for this post |
Cat.No. 30/2026 — Police Constable Driver / Woman Police Constable Driver | Kerala Police
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Scale of Pay | ₹31,100–₹66,800 |
| Age Limit | 20 to 32 years — Born between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2006 (both inclusive) — OBC: max 35 yrs, SC/ST: max 37 yrs, Ex-Servicemen: max 45 yrs |
| Educational Qualification | Pass in Higher Secondary Examination (Plus Two) or equivalent |
| Technical Qualification | Current valid Driving Licence for Motor Cycle with Gear, Light Motor Vehicles, Heavy Passenger Vehicles, Heavy Goods Vehicles with Driver’s Badge — must remain valid throughout all selection stages |
| Physical Standards — Male | Height: minimum 168 cm (SC/ST: 161 cm); Chest: minimum 81 cm with 5 cm expansion (SC/ST: 76 cm + 5 cm expansion) |
| Physical Standards — Female | Height: minimum 157 cm (SC/ST: 151 cm) |
| Vision (without glasses) | Both eyes: Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen; Near Vision 0.5 Snellen |
| Note | PwD candidates NOT eligible — Ranked list valid for 1 year only |
For complete eligibility of other posts (Cat.24, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34–37, 38) — download the respective notification PDFs from the links in Section 8 below. For Special Recruitment posts (Cat.34–37), eligibility is restricted to specified SC/ST communities. Cat.28 and Cat.31 are By Transfer — only serving Kerala Government employees in specified posts are eligible.
5. Age Relaxation — Kerala PSC Standard Rules
(As per Part II Para 2 of General Conditions)
| Category | Relaxation | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | +5 years (up to maximum prescribed) | Must be Kerala SC — produce community certificate from Tahasildar |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | +5 years (up to maximum prescribed) | Must be Kerala ST — produce community certificate from Tahasildar |
| Other Backward Communities (OBC/OEC) | +3 years (up to maximum prescribed) | As per Kerala OBC lists — valid community certificate required |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of service + 3 years | Discharge certificate from Armed Forces HQ required |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | +10 years for General; further relaxation for SC/ST/OBC PwD | Only where PwD candidates are eligible — not applicable to Cat.26, 28, 30, 31 |
| KPSC Employees | +5 years | As per service rules |
Note: For Police Constable Driver (Cat.30), only OBC (+3 yrs), SC/ST (+5 yrs), Ex-Servicemen (+13 yrs from upper limit 32) are applicable — standard Para 2(i) conditions are NOT applicable. For Dairy Extension Officer (Cat.23), Para 2(i) relaxation is also not applicable.
6. How to Apply Online — One Time Registration (OTR)
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) — Mandatory First Step — Before applying for any KPSC post, complete OTR at keralapsc.gov.in. OTR creates your permanent profile on the KPSC portal. Provide your name (as on SSLC), date of birth, community, educational qualifications, and contact details accurately. Upload your photograph — taken within 6 months, name and date printed at the bottom. This registration is done only once for all KPSC examinations.
- Log in & Apply for the Relevant Cat.No. — Existing OTR candidates: log in with your User-ID and password → go to Notifications section → find the Extra Ordinary Gazette dated 30/05/2026 → click on the relevant Cat.No. notification link → click “Apply Now.” Verify your OTR profile details before clicking Apply — ensure educational qualifications, community, date of birth, and contact information are correctly filled.
- Submit Application — No Fee Required — After reviewing all details, submit the application. No application fee is charged for any KPSC post. Applications cannot be deleted or altered after submission. Keep a printout or soft copy of the online application for future reference. Print your application by clicking “My Applications” in your profile. Add Aadhaar as ID Proof in your OTR profile — recommended for verification purposes.
- Monitor Exam Schedule & Admit Cards — After the application closes on 01 July 2026, monitor keralapsc.gov.in → Recruitment → Exam Schedule for your exam date, time, and centre. Admit cards (Hall Tickets) are downloaded from your OTR profile — no postal admit cards. All original documents must be produced at the time of certificate verification.
Quick reminders: OTR registration mandatory before applying. No application fee for any post. Application cannot be edited after submission. Apply by 01 July 2026. Add Aadhaar as ID proof in OTR profile.
7. Selection Process
| Post | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
| Dairy Extension Officer (Cat.23) | Written Exam (OMR/Online) → Certificate Verification → Ranked List |
| Asst. Manager Production (Cat.24) | Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List |
| CDPO — Women Only (Cat.25) | Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List |
| Asst. Motor Vehicle Inspector (Cat.26) | Written Exam → Practical Test (Driving) → Certificate Verification → Ranked List |
| SC Dev. Officer Gr.II (Cat.27) | Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List |
| Microbiologist — By Transfer (Cat.28) | Departmental Test/Interview → Ranked List |
| Cath Lab Technician Gr.II (Cat.29) | Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List |
| Police Constable Driver (Cat.30) | OMR Test → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Practical Driving Test → Certificate Verification → Ranked List (valid 1 year only) |
| LDT — By Transfer (Cat.31) | Departmental process → Ranked List |
| Computer Assistant Gr.II (Cat.32) | Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List |
| Blacksmith Gr.II (Cat.33) | Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List |
| Asst. Surgeon/CMO — SR SC/ST (Cat.34) | Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List (SC/ST candidates only) |
| Office Attendant — SR SC/ST (Cat.35) | Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List (SC/ST candidates only) |
| JHI Gr.II — SR ST (Cat.36) | Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List (ST candidates only) |
| LDT — SR ST (Cat.37) | Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List (ST candidates only) |
| Security Officer NCA E/B/T (Cat.38) | Written Exam → Certificate Verification → Ranked List (NCA E/B/T only) |
Ranked lists are valid for a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 3 years from publication. Separate exam schedule for each Cat.No. is published on keralapsc.gov.in.
Police Constable Driver (Cat.30) — Special Conditions:
- Must maintain a current valid Driving Licence throughout all stages — from application date to One Time Verification (OTV) stage.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for running, long jump, and other physical standards will be conducted.
- Practical Driving Test conducted by KPSC — proficiency in LMV/HPV/HGV driving must be demonstrated.
- PwD candidates are NOT eligible for this post under any circumstances.
- The ranked list for this post is valid for only 1 year (unlike the usual 1–3 year validity).
8. Individual Notification PDFs — Download All
- Cat.No.23/2026 — Dairy Extension Officer — Dairy Development Department
- Cat.No.24/2026 — Assistant Manager (Production) Gr.-II — Pharmaceutical Corporation (IM) Kerala Ltd.
- Cat.No.25/2026 — Child Development Project Officer (Women Only) — Women & Child Development
- Cat.No.26/2026 — Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector — Motor Vehicles Department
- Cat.No.27/2026 — Scheduled Castes Development Officer Grade-II — SC Development Department
- Cat.No.28/2026 — Microbiologist (Bacteriologist) By Transfer — Kerala Water Authority
- Cat.No.29/2026 — Cath Lab Technician Grade II — Health Services
- Cat.No.30/2026 — Police Constable Driver / Woman Police Constable Driver — Kerala Police
- Cat.No.31/2026 — Lower Division Typist By Transfer — Kerala State Pollution Control Board
- Cat.No.32/2026 — Computer Assistant Grade-II — Kerala Administrative Tribunal
- Cat.No.33/2026 — Blacksmith Grade-II — Kerala State Water Transport
- Cat.No.34/2026 — Assistant Surgeon / Casualty Medical Officer (SR for SC/ST) — Health Services
- Cat.No.35/2026 — Office Attendant (SR for SC/ST) — Govt. Secretariat/KPSC/State Audit/KLS/AG
- Cat.No.36/2026 — Junior Health Inspector Gr.II (SR for ST Only) — Health Services
- Cat.No.37/2026 — Lower Division Typist (SR for ST Only) — Various Departments
- Cat.No.38/2026 — Security Officer II (NCA-E/B/T) — Universities in Kerala
9. KPSC Contact Details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Address | Thulasi Hills, Pattom Palace P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004, Kerala, India |
| Phone | 0471-2546400 | 0471-2546401 | 0471-2447201 | 0471-2444428 | 0471-2444438 |
| kpsc.psc@kerala.gov.in | |
| Official Website | keralapsc.gov.in |
| Apply via OTR | keralapsc.gov.in (login → Notifications → Apply Now) |
All communications — exam schedule, admit card (hall ticket), result, ranked list, advice memos — are published exclusively on keralapsc.gov.in. KPSC does not send postal admit cards. Candidates must access their admit card from their OTR profile on the official website.
10. Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for Kerala PSC Extra Ordinary Gazette 30 May 2026?
The last date to submit online applications for all 16 posts (Cat.No.23/2026 to 38/2026) is 01 July 2026. Applications must be submitted through the One Time Registration (OTR) portal at keralapsc.gov.in. Apply at least 7–10 days before the last date to avoid server congestion.
2. Is there an application fee for Kerala PSC posts?
No — Kerala PSC does not charge any application fee for any of its posts including the 16 posts in the Extra Ordinary Gazette dated 30 May 2026. The application process on keralapsc.gov.in through One Time Registration is completely free for all categories of candidates.
3. What is One Time Registration (OTR) in Kerala PSC?
One Time Registration (OTR) is Kerala PSC’s centralised candidate profile system at keralapsc.gov.in. Candidates create a single permanent profile by entering personal details, educational qualifications, community certificate details, and uploading a photograph once. After OTR, candidates can apply for any KPSC notification by simply logging in and clicking “Apply Now” — without re-entering details for every application. OTR is done only once and is valid for all future KPSC examinations.
4. Which post in this gazette is exclusively for women candidates?
Cat.No.25/2026 — Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) in the Women and Child Development Department is reserved exclusively for female candidates. Male candidates are not eligible. The age limit is 25–45 years and the qualification required is a Master’s Degree in Home Science, Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology from a recognised university.
5. Which posts in this gazette are Special Recruitment for SC/ST?
Four posts are under Special Recruitment (SR): Cat.No.34/2026 — Assistant Surgeon/CMO (SR for SC/ST) in Health Services; Cat.No.35/2026 — Office Attendant (SR for SC/ST) in multiple departments; Cat.No.36/2026 — Junior Health Inspector Gr.II (SR for ST only) in Health Services; and Cat.No.37/2026 — Lower Division Typist (SR for ST only) in various departments. Only candidates belonging to the specified SC/ST communities are eligible. Download individual notification PDFs for complete community eligibility lists.
6. What is Cat.No.38/2026 — Security Officer NCA-E/B/T?
NCA stands for Non-Communal Appointment and E/B/T refers to three specific communities — Ezhava, Backward Hindu Nadar, and Thiyya. Cat.No.38/2026 — Security Officer Grade II in Universities in Kerala is reserved for candidates belonging to these three specified communities only.
7. What are the physical standards for Police Constable Driver (Cat.30)?
Male: Height minimum 168 cm (SC/ST: 161 cm); Chest minimum 81 cm with 5 cm expansion (SC/ST: 76 cm with 5 cm expansion). Female: Height minimum 157 cm (SC/ST: 151 cm). Vision without glasses — both eyes: Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen, Near Vision 0.5 Snellen. Candidates must be free from physical defects like knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins, bow legs, deformed limbs, defective speech and hearing. PwD candidates are not eligible for this post.
8. How long is the ranked list valid for Kerala PSC posts?
Kerala PSC ranked lists are generally valid for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 3 years from the date of publication. An exception is Police Constable Driver (Cat.30) whose ranked list is valid for only 1 year from the date of finalization. Candidates are advised from the ranked list against vacancies reported to KPSC during the currency of the list.
9. Are vacancies specified for these 16 posts?
All 16 posts in this gazette are notified as Anticipated Vacancies — exact numbers have not been fixed at the time of notification. The actual number of vacancies will be reported to KPSC by the respective departments when they arise. Candidates are advised from the ranked list as and when vacancies are reported. This is a standard Kerala PSC practice — the ranked list is prepared first and vacancies are filled as they occur over the list’s validity period.
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