The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced recruitment for the prestigious Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Officer (Junior Time Scale) Trainee posts under three streams. This notification (Category No: 01/2025 – 03/2025) invites eligible candidates to apply online through the official KPSC website.
Vacancies and Pay Scale
The total number of vacancies is 31, distributed as follows:
- Stream 1: 11 vacancies (Direct recruitment)
- Stream 2: 10 vacancies (For government employees below 1st Gazetted rank)
- Stream 3: 10 vacancies (For 1st Gazetted officers and above)
Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹77,200 – 1,40,500/-.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit
- Stream 1: 21 – 32 years (Born between 02.01.1993 and 01.01.2004)
- Stream 2: 21 – 40 years (Born between 02.01.1985 and 01.01.2004)
- Stream 3: Must be below 50 years as of 01.01.2025
2. Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree (including professional courses) from a recognized university (UGC/National Institutes/Government of Kerala).
3. Experience Requirements
- Stream 2: Must be a full member or approved probationer in any Kerala Government department but not hold a 1st Gazetted post or above.
- Stream 3: Must be a 1st Gazetted officer or above in the departments listed under the KAS Special Rules, 2018.
Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted in three phases:
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type – 200 Marks)
- Paper I: General Studies I (100 Marks)
- Paper II: General Studies II, Language Proficiency (100 Marks)
- Exam Date: June 14, 2025
2. Main Examination (Descriptive – 300 Marks)
- Paper I: General Studies I (100 Marks)
- Paper II: General Studies II (100 Marks)
- Paper III: General Studies III (100 Marks)
- Exam Date: October 17 & 18, 2025
3. Interview (45 Marks)
The final ranking will be based on the Main Exam and Interview scores.
How to Apply
Candidates must register through One Time Registration on KPSC’s official website and submit applications before April 9, 2025 (midnight).
Important Notes:
- No application fee is required.
- Candidates must upload valid ID proof, certificates, and recent photographs.
- Differently-abled candidates have a 4% reservation as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
The KAS recruitment is a golden opportunity for aspiring civil servants in Kerala. Interested candidates should prepare well, meet the eligibility criteria, and apply before the deadline. For more details, visit www.keralapsc.gov.in.
