Overview
Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Laboratory Assistant, Attender, Assistant Professor, CSR Technician, Sterilisation Technician, Police Constable, LD Typist and Other Notified Posts (16 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online through one time registration before 2 December 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
- Qualification
- 7th Pass, SSLC, Plus Two, B.Sc., MD/DNB, DM/M.Ch. or Other Prescribed Post-Specific Qualifications
- Vacancies
- 16
- Posted
- 30 October 2026
- Last date to apply
- 2 December 2026
Important Dates
| Gazette Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2 December 2026 |
| Gazette Notification Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2 December 2026 |
| Application Closing Time | 12:00 Midnight, as Notified |
| Exam Confirmation Date | WILL ANNOUNCE |
| Examination Date | WILL ANNOUNCE |
| Admission Ticket Release | WILL ANNOUNCE |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Category No.: Post Name | Vacancies 162/2026: Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP) - General | 1 163/2026: Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP) - Society Category | 2 164/2026: Attender (ST Only) | 1 165/2026: Assistant Professor in Cardiology - Muslim | 2 166/2026: Assistant Professor in Cardiology - LC/AI | 2 167/2026: Assistant Professor in Pathology - Dheevara | 1 168/2026: Assistant Professor in Cardiology - SC | 1 169/2026: Assistant Professor in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery - Dheevara | 1 170/2026: CSR Technician Grade-II / Sterilisation Technician Grade-II - SC | 2 171/2026: CSR Technician Grade-II / Sterilisation Technician Grade-II - LC/AI | 1 172/2026: Police Constable (Trainee) - LC/AI | 1 173/2026: LD Typist / Clerk Typist / Typist Clerk - SC Ex-Servicemen | 1 Total: 16 Important: These are the existing vacancies specified in the individual notifications. Depending on the applicable rules, additional vacancies reported during the validity of the respective ranked lists may also be filled. FREEJOBALERT DAILY QUIZ Preparing for Govt Exams? Test Yourself! 25 Questions · 20 Minutes · Instant Score Take Today's Free Quiz →
Eligibility
Eligibility differs across the 12 notified categories. Candidates must satisfy the relevant educational qualification, age limit, service experience, community reservation and physical requirements before applying.
Age Limit
The minimum and maximum age limits differ by post and recruitment category. Candidates must check the notified date-of-birth range and applicable relaxation conditions. Category No.: Post / Category | Age Limit 162/2026: Laboratory Assistant - General | 18-44 Years 163/2026: Laboratory Assistant - Society | 18-50 Years 164/2026: Attender - ST | 18-45 Years 165-166/2026: Assistant Professor - Cardiology | 22-50 Years 167/2026: Assistant Professor - Pathology | 22-50 Years 168/2026: Assistant Professor - Cardiology | 22-50 Years 169/2026: Assistant Professor - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery | 22-50 Years 170/2026: CSR / Sterilisation Technician - SC | 21-45 Years 171/2026: CSR / Sterilisation Technician - LC/AI | 21-43 Years 172/2026: Police Constable - LC/AI | 18-33 Years 173/2026: LD Typist - SC Ex-Servicemen | 18-45 Years Age relaxation, including special relaxations applicable to particular categories, is governed by the respective notification and Kerala PSC General Conditions. The notified upper age limits should not be automatically increased for every candidate.
Salary
The posts carry different pay scales depending on the recruiting department and position. Assistant Professor salaries are governed by applicable UGC norms. Post Name: Pay Scale Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP): Rs. 29,490 - Rs. 85,160 Attender: Rs. 12,100 - Rs. 19,650 Assistant Professor in Cardiology: As per UGC Norms Assistant Professor in Pathology: As per UGC Norms Assistant Professor in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery: As per UGC Norms CSR Technician Grade-II / Sterilisation Technician Grade-II: Rs. 26,500 - Rs. 60,700 Police Constable (Trainee): Rs. 31,100 - Rs. 66,800 LD Typist / Clerk Typist / Typist Clerk: Rs. 26,500 - Rs. 60,700 These are the notified pay scales and do not represent fixed monthly in-hand salaries. Actual remuneration will be subject to applicable allowances and deductions.
Application Fee
No application fee is required for applying through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration system under these notifications. Category: Application Fee All Eligible Candidates: Nil Applicants must submit their applications through their registered Kerala PSC profile. No separate application fee payment is required.
Selection Process
As per Kerala PSC Post-Wise Selection Rules
How to Apply
• Visit the official Kerala PSC website at www.keralapsc.gov.in. • Open the Notifications section and locate the Extra Ordinary Gazette dated 30 October 2026. • Choose the relevant notification from Category 162/2026 to 173/2026. • Download and read the complete post-specific notification carefully. • Open the Kerala PSC Thulasi One Time Registration portal. • Complete One Time Registration if not already registered. • Log in using the registered User ID and password. • Verify personal information, educational qualifications, community details and other eligibility information in the profile. • Select the relevant recruitment notification and click the Apply Now button. • Review the application information and ensure that the prescribed qualification and community conditions are satisfied. • Submit the online application by 2 December 2026. • Save or print the application from the My Applications section for future reference. • Follow the examination confirmation instructions if Kerala PSC subsequently announces a test for the selected post. Important: Applications cannot ordinarily be deleted or altered after submission. Candidates should ensure that all profile information and eligibility claims are correct before applying.
Required Documents
Applicants must possess the prescribed documents supporting their qualification, age, professional registration, experience and community reservation claims. Original certificates must be produced when requested by the Commission. • Age and date-of-birth proof. • Educational qualification certificates and marksheets applicable to the post. • Valid community or reservation certificate for restricted recruitment categories. • Professional medical registration certificate for applicable Assistant Professor posts. • Required postgraduate or super-specialty medical qualification certificates. • Experience and service certificates where prescribed. • MILMA-affiliated society service certificate for Category 163/2026. • Applicable technical or typewriting certificates for technician and typist posts. • Ex-Serviceman discharge and service documents for Category 173/2026. • Other supporting certificates specified in the individual notification. New Kerala PSC profiles must comply with the official photograph requirements. Applicants should also provide Aadhaar as an identity document in their profile where applicable.
Important Instructions
• The Gazette dated 30 October 2026 covers Category 162/2026 to 173/2026. • There are 16 currently notified vacancies across these categories. • Applications close on 2 December 2026. • One Time Registration is mandatory for online application. • No application fee is required. • Applicants must satisfy the exact post-specific qualifications. • Most categories are restricted by community, society service or Ex-Serviceman eligibility. • Community-restricted vacancies cannot be treated as General Open Market vacancies. • Police Constable candidates must satisfy the prescribed physical and medical requirements. • Eligible applicants may need to submit examination confirmation if a written/OMR/online test is announced. • Original certificates must be produced when called for verification. • Candidates should regularly check their Kerala PSC Thulasi profiles for examination and recruitment updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 16 Posts, Category 162 to 173/2026?
Gazette Date: 30 October 2026; Last Date to Apply: 2 December 2026; Gazette Notification Date: 30 October 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 2 December 2026; Application Closing Time: 12:00 Midnight, as Notified; Exam Confirmation Date: WILL ANNOUNCE; Examination Date: WILL ANNOUNCE; Admission Ticket Release: WILL ANNOUNCE
What is the application fee?
Nil
What is the age limit?
Post-Wise and Category-Wise
What is the selection process?
As per Kerala PSC Post-Wise Selection Rules