Kerala

What you need to know

1. 1
   Kerala PSC recruits for almost every state post: from LGS and LDC to police, teachers, KSEB and the KAS officers. There is no separate staff selection board.
2. 2
   You apply for everything through one free profile: Thulasi. Each post has a "category number".
3. 3
   PSC holds common preliminary exams at Class 10, Plus Two and degree level, then a main exam for each post.
4. 4
   If you did not study Malayalam up to Class 10, you must pass a PSC Malayalam test during probation (reported).

Official sources

• keralapsc.gov.inKerala Public Service Commission↗
• Vaidaani roadmapGovernment exams in every state→

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• Every year: the calendar
• Kerala PSC and KAS2 more
• PSC jobs for everyone1 more
• Kerala Police1 more
• Teachers1 more
• After Class 10 and 121 more
• Other state jobs1 more
• Language and reservation1 more
• Free coaching and help1 more
• Scams and safety1 more

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What you need to know

1. 1
   Kerala PSC publishes its exam schedule on its website; dates vary.
2. 2
   KEAM (engineering, pharmacy): usually April–June. Kerala SET: twice a year. K-TET: several sessions a year (reported).
3. 3
   NEET-based medical allotment runs after NEET results.
4. 4
   Exact dates change every year: always check the official website before you apply.

Official sources

• keralapsc.gov.inKerala PSC: exam schedule↗
• cee.kerala.gov.inCEE Kerala (KEAM and NEET allotment)↗

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• Official
  Kerala Public Service CommissionNotifications, exam schedule and results.
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• Official
  Thulasi one-time registrationYour profile; apply to every PSC post here.
  Free
• Official
  Kerala PSC: exam scheduleUpcoming exam dates.
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• Kerala Administrative Service
• Judges

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What you need to know

1. 1
   Any graduate; direct entry (Stream 1) about age 21–32, with separate streams for government staff (reported).
2. 2
   Prelims (2 objective papers, negative marking) → Mains (3 descriptive papers) → interview (reported).

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What you need to know

1. 1
   Munsiff-Magistrate (civil judge) is recruited by the High Court of Kerala, not the PSC (law degree).

Official sources

• hckrecruitment.keralacourts.inKerala High Court recruitment portal↗
• Vaidaani roadmapUPSC Civil Services→

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  Kerala PSC (all Group C posts)LDC, LGS and more through common prelims.
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• Official
  Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board Act, 2015Temple-board posts are not through PSC.
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• How it works

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1. 1
   Common prelims screen candidates at their level (Class 10, Plus Two, degree), with negative marking; then each post has its own main exam.
2. 2
   LDC (clerk): SSLC, age 18–36 (more for OBC and SC/ST). LGS (office attendant-type posts): Class 7 pass; degree holders are generally not eligible (reported).
3. 3
   Temple board posts go through the separate Devaswom Recruitment Board.

Official sources

• thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.inThulasi: PSC one-time registration↗
• keralapsc.gov.inKerala Public Service Commission↗
• indiacode.nic.inKerala Devaswom Recruitment Board Act, 2015 (PDF)↗

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  Kerala PSC (CPO, WCPO, SI notifications)Police posts are notified here.
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• Official
  Kerala PoliceThe police department website.
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• Police posts

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1. 1
   Civil Police Officer (constable): Plus Two, age 18–26 (29 OBC, 31 SC/ST); height 168 cm, chest 81 cm (lower for SC/ST). Women apply for the separate Women Civil Police Officer post.
2. 2
   Sub Inspector (Trainee): degree, age 20–31; women eligible; physical test includes running and pull-ups.

Official sources

• keralapsc.gov.inKerala Public Service Commission↗
• keralapolice.gov.inKerala Police↗

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  K-TET (Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan)Categories I to IV.
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• Official
  LBS Centre (Kerala SET)SET for higher secondary teachers.
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• Official
  Kerala PSCGovernment school teacher recruitment.
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• Teacher jobs

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1. 1
   K-TET: Category I (lower primary), II (upper primary), III (high school), IV (language and specialist teachers); 150 marks, no negative marking.
2. 2
   Kerala SET (higher secondary): postgraduate with 50% plus B.Ed. Government school teachers are then recruited by Kerala PSC.

Official sources

• ktet.kerala.gov.inK-TET (Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan)↗
• lbscentre.kerala.gov.inLBS Centre (Kerala SET, nursing allotment)↗
• Vaidaani roadmapBecome a Teacher→

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  CEE KeralaKEAM, and MBBS/BDS state allotment using NEET.
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• Official
  Polytechnic admission (DTE Kerala)Diploma admission on merit, no entrance exam.
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• Official
  LBS Centre (nursing and paramedical)Centralised nursing and paramedical allotment.
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• State admissions

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What you need to know

1. 1
   KEAM (by CEE Kerala): computer-based engineering and pharmacy entrance; engineering rank combines KEAM and Class 12 marks (reported).
2. 2
   MBBS/BDS: no KEAM exam; CEE allots state seats using NEET scores.
3. 3
   Polytechnic: merit admission, no entrance. Nursing and paramedical: centralised allotment by LBS Centre.

Official sources

• cee.kerala.gov.inCEE Kerala (KEAM and NEET allotment)↗
• polyadmission.orgPolytechnic admission (DTE Kerala)↗
• lbscentre.kerala.gov.inLBS Centre (Kerala SET, nursing allotment)↗
• Vaidaani roadmapAfter Class 12: all choices→
• Vaidaani roadmapBecome a Nurse→

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  Kerala High Court recruitment portalAssistant and Munsiff-Magistrate recruitment.
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• Official
  e-Employment Exchange KeralaRegister, renew and check seniority.
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• Other recruiters

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What you need to know

1. 1
   Kerala High Court Assistant: degree, age 18–36; objective test, descriptive test and interview (reported).
2. 2
   KSEB and most boards recruit through Kerala PSC.

Official sources

• hckrecruitment.keralacourts.inKerala High Court recruitment portal↗
• keralapsc.gov.inKerala Public Service Commission↗

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• The rules

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1. 1
   No general nativity bar was found in PSC notifications, but SC/ST special recruitment is only for Kerala SC/ST candidates.
2. 2
   Malayalam: pass the PSC Malayalam test during probation if you did not study it up to Class 10 (reported).
3. 3
   Kerala uses separate women's posts (like WCPO) rather than a single percentage quota in police.

Official sources

• Vaidaani roadmapGovernment Jobs→

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  e-Employment (Connect to Work)Monthly allowance for exam aspirants aged 18–30.
  Free
• Official
  Kerala State Civil Service AcademyLow-cost UPSC coaching; fee help for some students.
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• State help

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What you need to know

1. 1
   Kerala State Civil Service Academy: low-cost UPSC coaching, with fees reimbursed for some poorer students (reported). Free PSC coaching for SC candidates at government pre-exam training centres (reported).
2. 2
   Connect to Work: ₹1,000 a month for up to 12 months for exam aspirants aged 18–30 with family income up to ₹5 lakh, applied on the e-Employment portal (reported).

Official sources

• kscsa.orgKerala State Civil Service Academy↗
• eemployment.kerala.gov.ine-Employment Exchange Kerala↗

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  Kerala PSC official siteThe only genuine source of PSC notices.
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• Official
  PIB Fact CheckCheck fake job notices.
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• Official
  Cyber crime portal (helpline 1930)Report job-for-money fraud.
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• What to know

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What you need to know

1. 1
   Forged PSC appointment letters have been sold for lakhs of rupees; PSC never sells jobs or sends offers privately (reported). Candidates caught cheating with smartwatches were banned for life.
2. 2
   No separate Kerala anti-paper-leak law was found. Apply only through Thulasi.
3. 3
   Never pay anyone for a job. Lost money? Call 1930.

Official sources

• keralapsc.gov.inKerala Public Service Commission↗
• pib.gov.inPIB Fact Check↗
• cybercrime.gov.inCyber crime portal (helpline 1930)↗

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