Kerala PSC Eligibility 2024: Check Educational Qualifications, Age Limit, Relaxation
The Kerala PSC eligibility criteria is released by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) along with the official notification. The notification to be released soon on the official website.
Kerala PSC Eligibility Criteria 2024
Kerala PSC Eligibility 2024: The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) conducts the Kerala PSC exam to recruit candidates for different posts under Kerala Administrative Services (KAS). The Kerala PSC KAS posts are divided into three streams: STREAM-1, STREAM-2, and STREAM-3. The eligibility criteria for posts under different streams may vary.
Aspirants preparing for the exam must fulfil the Kerala PSC eligibility criteria released by the Kerala Public Service Commission. A candidate can be disqualified at any stage of the selection process if it is found that he/she does not fulfil the required eligibility requirements. The eligibility criteria are divided into academic qualifications and age limit.
Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria can fill out the Kerala PSC application form for the post of KAS (Junior Time Scale). The application form will be filled out in the online mode.
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Kerala PSC Eligibility 2024
The detailed Kerala PSC eligibility criteria are released along with the official notification. Students must read the official notification to know each and every aspect of the eligibility required to appear for the Kerala PSC exam 2024. Students can read the article below to know more about the eligibility requirements for the Kerala PSC KAS exam in detail.
Kerala PSC Eligibility 2024: Method of Appointment
Interested students can check the method of appointment for streams in the table below:
|
STREAM |
METHOD OF APPOINTMENT |
|
STREAM-1 |
By Direct Recruitment |
|
STREAM-2 |
By Direct recruitment from among full members or approved probationers in any Government Department. |
|
STREAM-3 |
By Direct Recruitment from among candidates holding Ist Gazetted post or above in Departments in the schedule-1 and equivalent posts in common categories listed in Scheduled-1. |
Note
- The rank list will be released separately for all three STREAMS.
- Students have to submit applications separately for more than one category
Kerala PSC Eligibility 2024: Educational Qualifications
The educational criteria to apply for the Kerala PSC exam under all three STREAMS are tabulated below:
|
STREAMS |
Educational Qualification |
STREAM-1 |
Must have obtained a Bachelor's Degree including a professional course in any subject from a University recognized by the Government of Kerala or UGC or awarded by National Institutes established by the Government of India. |
STREAM-2 |
Must have obtained a Bachelor's Degree including a professional course in any subject from a University recognized by the Government of Kerala or UGC or awarded by National Institutes established by the Government of India. |
STREAM-3 |
Must have obtained a Bachelor's Degree including a professional course in any subject from a University recognized by the Government of Kerala or UGC or awarded by National Institutes established by the Government of India. |
Interested candidates can check the snippet below to know the educational criteria required for the Kerala PSC exam for all three STREAMS
Note: Officers seeking for STREAM-2 must receive a certificate from the Controlling Officer declaring that they do not occupy the Ist Gazetted rank or higher in the Department listed in Schedule-1 of the KAS Special Rule 2018.
Note: The candidate applying in STREAM-3 should obtain a certificate from the Controlling Officer stating that he/she is holding an Ist Gazetted post or above in the Department mentioned in Schedule-1 and equivalent post in Common Categories listed in Schedule-1 of KAS Special Rule 2018 and against whom no major penalty has been imposed or proceedings for major penalty or criminal proceedings are in progress, and the certificate should be produced a copy of the certificate.
Kerala PSC Eligibility 2024: Age Limit
Candidates must fall within the age limit as per the Kerala PSC Eligibility 2024. The age limit criteria for all three streams are different. Interested students can check the table below to know the Kerala PSC age limit criteria.
|
STREAMS |
AGE LIMIT |
|
STREAM-1 |
21-32 |
|
STREAM-2 |
21-40 |
|
STREAM-3 |
Aspirants must not have completed 50 years of age on the 1st of January of the year in which the notification is published. |
Kerala PSC Eligibility 2024: Age Relaxation
The State Government of Kerala also offers age relaxation to candidates who belong to reserved categories and wish to appear for the Kerala PSC examination. The Category-wise age relaxation can be checked in the table below:
|
Category |
Age Relaxation |
|
Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
3 years |
|
Scheduled Category & Scheduled Tribes |
5 years |
|
Differently-abled Candidates |
Differently-abled (vision, hearing, speech): 15 years Orthopaedically differently-abled: 10 years |
|
Widows |
5 years |
|
Ex-Servicemen |
The maximum age limit shall be modified to the amount of their service in the Defence Forces and the time of unemployed following discharge, up to a maximum of five years. |
Interested candidates can check the snippet below of Kerala PSC age limit relaxation to reserved categories:
Kerala PSC Eligibility 2024: Medical Certificate
Aspirants must also fulfil the medical requirement as stated by the commission. The commission wants to be ensured that the said candidate is Physically & Mentally FIT for the post of KAS (Junior Time Scale). All candidates who wish to apply for the post of KAS (Junior Time Scale) must obtain a Medical Fitness Certificate. The certificate must be obtained from a Medical Officer, not below the rank of an Assistant Surgeon. Aspirants will be asked to produce the certificate by the commission during the allocation of service.
Interested candidates can check the snippet of the medical certificate format below:
Kerala PSC Eligibility 2024: Service Certificate
Aspirants who want to apply for the post of KAS (Junior Time Scale) Trainee under STREAM-2 & STREAM-3 must have the Service Certificate. The commission will ask candidates to produce the Service Certificate before the allocation of the post to them. Interested students can check the snippet of the Service Certificate format below:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who releases the Kerala PSC eligibility 2024?
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) releases the Kerala PSC eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria will be mentioned in the official notification released by KPSC.
What is the minimum age to apply for the Kerala PSC exam 2024?
The minimum age to apply for the Kerala PSC exam under all three streams is 21 years.
What is the maximum age to apply for the Kerala PSC exam 2024?
The maximum age limit to apply for the Kerala PSC exam 2024 for each stream is listed below:
- STREAM-1 - 32 years
- STREAM-2 - 40 years
- STREAM 3 - Aspirants must not have completed 50 years of age on the 1st of January of the year in which the notification is published.
I am Scheduled Caste. What is the Kerala PSC age limit for me?
If you are a candidate belonging to the scheduled caste category, then you will be given the age relaxation of 5 years. Hence, SC candidates can apply till 37 years of age under STREAM-1.
What is the minimum educational requirement for Kerala PSC KAS exam 2024?
Students must have a bachelor’s degree including a professional course from a recognized board or university in order to be eligible for the Kerala PSC KAS exam 2024.
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