Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 — Extra Ordinary Gazette 30/05/2026 16 Posts | Cat.No.23/2026 to 38/2026 • General, Women-only, Police, Health, SC/ST Special Recruitment • Apply Online by 01 July 2026
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.
| 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 www.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 | As per Kerala PSC norms — 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 — already registered candidates can apply directly through their profile |
| Official Website | www.keralapsc.gov.in | Enquiry: 0471-2546400 / 0471-2546401 | Email: kpsc.psc@kerala.gov.in |
Cat.No.23/2026 to Cat.No.38/2026 — 16 posts across multiple departments of Kerala Government30 May 2026Published
Register on keralapsc.gov.in → complete OTR profile → apply for relevant Cat.No. — existing OTR candidates apply directly through their profileFrom: 30 May 2026Active
Apply at least 7–10 days early to avoid portal congestion — applications summarily rejected if non-compliance found in processing01 July 2026
| 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 Department | 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 | Scheduled Castes 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. Download each notification PDF from keralapsc.gov.in for complete details. | |||||
| 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 |
| 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 as per General Conditions |
| 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 — post exclusively reserved for female candidates |
| Method | Direct Recruitment — Probation: 2 years within a continuous period of 3 years — 3-month mandatory training after joining |
| 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 |
| 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 | Must possess current valid Driving Licence for Motor Cycle with Gear, Light Motor Vehicles, Heavy Passenger Vehicles, Heavy Goods Vehicles with Driver's Badge — must be maintained 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 are NOT eligible for this post — Statewide Direct Recruitment — Ranked list valid for 1 year only |
- Cat.24 (Asst. Manager Production, Pharma Corp) — Cat.27 (SC Dev. Officer) — Cat.28 (Microbiologist, KWA — By Transfer) — Cat.29 (Cath Lab Technician) — Cat.31 (LDT, PCB — By Transfer) — Cat.32 (Computer Asst., KAT) — Cat.33 (Blacksmith, KSWT) — Cat.34–37 (SC/ST Special Recruitment) — Cat.38 (Security Officer, Universities) — download the respective PDF from the links in Card 08 below
- For Special Recruitment posts (Cat.34–37), eligibility is restricted to specified SC/ST communities — check each notification PDF for exact community eligibility conditions
- Cat.28 and Cat.31 are By Transfer — only serving Kerala Government employees in specified posts are eligible
| 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 |
| For Police Constable Driver (Cat.30), age relaxation conditions differ — only OBC (+3 yrs), SC/ST (+5 yrs), Ex-Servicemen (+13 yrs from upper limit 32) are applicable. Standard conditions in Para 2(i) are NOT applicable for Cat.30. For Dairy Extension Officer (Cat.23), Para 2(i) relaxation is also not applicable. | ||
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) — Mandatory First Step
Before applying for any KPSC post, you must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) at www.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 — must be taken within 6 months, name and date printed at the bottom — valid for 10 years once uploaded meeting all requirements. 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 the 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 in your profile. You can update non-critical profile fields before submitting.
Submit Application — No Fee Required
After reviewing all details, submit the application. No application fee is charged for any KPSC post. After submission, applications cannot be deleted or altered — they are provisional and final. Candidates are advised to 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 if you have an Aadhaar card — it is 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 — qualification certificates, community/caste certificate, age proof (SSLC), and any other document supporting your eligibility — must be produced at the time of certificate verification conducted by KPSC.
| 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. Candidates are advised from ranked lists against vacancies reported to KPSC during the currency of the list. Separate exam schedule for each Cat.No. is published on keralapsc.gov.in. | |
- 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 for other posts)
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
Email: kpsc.psc@kerala.gov.in
Official Website: www.keralapsc.gov.in
Gazette Page: keralapsc.gov.in/extra-ordinary-gazette-date-30052026
Apply via OTR: www.keralapsc.gov.in (login → Notifications → Apply Now)
All communications — exam schedule, admit card (hall ticket), result, ranked list, advice memos — are published exclusively on www.keralapsc.gov.in. KPSC does not send postal admit cards. Candidates must access their admit card from their OTR profile on the official website.
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