KPSC May 2026 Gazette Recruitment: 16 Posts Notification

📅 Posted: 30/05/2026 📝 Updated: 31/05/2026

Total VacancyVarious

Salary₹23,000 – ₹1,23,700 (Varies by Post)

LocationKerala

Last Date01/07/2026

Short Information: The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released a batch of 16 recruitment notifications in the Kerala Gazette dated 30 May 2026 (Category No. 23/2026 to 38/2026). These posts span a wide range of departments — from Health Services and Police to Water Authority, Dairy Development, and Universities. The last date to apply for all posts is 01 July 2026 (Wednesday, 12:00 midnight) through the KPSC One Time Registration (OTR) portal at keralapsc.gov.in. Salary ranges vary significantly by post — the Assistant Surgeon (SC/ST) tops the list at ₹63,700 – ₹1,23,700 per month, while entry-level posts like Office Attendant start at ₹23,000 – ₹50,200. Notably, KPSC charges zero application fee for all posts — no fee for General, OBC, SC, or ST candidates. Some posts have special eligibility conditions: Cat. No. 25 (CDPO) is Women Only; Cat. No. 28 and 31 are By Transfer for KWA and KSPCB in-service staff only; Cat. No. 34, 35 are SC/ST Special Recruitment; Cat. No. 36, 37 are ST-only district-specific posts; and Cat. No. 38 is NCA (Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava community). Scroll down to find the post relevant to you and click the link to read full eligibility, salary, and selection details.

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KPSC May 2026 Gazette Recruitment 2026Important Dates

Notification Released (Gazette Date)	30/05/2026
Application Begin	30/05/2026
Last Date to Apply (All Posts)	01/07/2026 (12:00 Midnight)
Exam Date	To be notified separately for each post

KPSC May 2026 Gazette Recruitment 2026Application Fee

All Candidates (All Categories)

₹0

Payment: No Fee Required

KPSC May 2026 Gazette Recruitment: 16 Posts NotificationVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: Varies by Post (18-32 to 18-50 Years)

(SC/ST: As per KPSC rules (varies by post), OBC: As per KPSC rules (varies by post))

Recruitment Table: KPSC May 2026 Gazette — All Posts (Category No. 23–38/2026)

Cat. No	Post Name	Department	Vacancies	Last Date	Details
23/2026	Dairy Extension Officer	Dairy Development	Anticipated	01/07/2026	Click Here
24/2026	Asst. Manager (Production) Gr.II	Pharmaceutical Corp. (IM) Kerala	1	01/07/2026	Click Here
25/2026	Child Development Project Officer	Women & Child Development	Anticipated	01/07/2026	Click Here
26/2026	Asst. Motor Vehicle Inspector	Motor Vehicles Department	Anticipated	01/07/2026	Click Here
27/2026	SC Development Officer Gr.II	SC Development Department	1	01/07/2026	Click Here
28/2026	Microbiologist (By Transfer)	Kerala Water Authority	1	01/07/2026	Click Here
29/2026	Cath Lab Technician Gr.II	Health Services	1	01/07/2026	Click Here
30/2026	Police Constable Driver	Kerala Police	Anticipated	01/07/2026	Click Here
31/2026	Lower Division Typist (By Transfer)	Kerala State Pollution Control Board	1	01/07/2026	Click Here
32/2026	Computer Assistant Gr.II (DA-HI)	Kerala Administrative Tribunal	1	01/07/2026	Click Here
33/2026	Blacksmith Gr.II	Kerala State Water Transport	1	01/07/2026	Click Here
34/2026	Asst. Surgeon / CMO (SC/ST Special)	Health Services	44	01/07/2026	Click Here
35/2026	Office Attendant (SC/ST Special)	Secretariat & 4 Allied Depts.	5	01/07/2026	Click Here
36/2026	Jr. Health Inspector Gr.II (ST, Alappuzha)	Health Services	1	01/07/2026	Click Here
37/2026	Lower Division Typist (ST, Kannur)	Various Departments	1	01/07/2026	Click Here
38/2026	Security Officer (NCA — E/T/B)	Universities in Kerala	1	01/07/2026	Click Here
Note:Click on 'Details' to read full eligibility, salary, selection process and apply online for each post.

KPSC May 2026 Gazette RecruitmentEligibility Criteria

Each post has different educational qualifications — refer to the individual post pages linked above.
All candidates must be registered under KPSC One Time Registration (OTR) at keralapsc.gov.in.
Special Posts: Cat. 25 (Women Only), Cat. 28/31 (By Transfer — in-service staff only), Cat. 34/35 (SC/ST Only), Cat. 36/37 (ST Only — District-specific), Cat. 38 (Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava community, Ex-serviceman only).
No application fee for any category for any post in this gazette batch.

KPSC May 2026 Gazette RecruitmentPay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Assistant Surgeon / CMO (Cat. 34)	₹63,700 – ₹1,23,700
Security Officer / Dairy Extension Officer (Cat. 38/23)	₹55,200 – ₹1,15,300
CDPO (Cat. 25)	₹50,200 – ₹1,05,300
Asst. Manager Production (Cat. 24)	₹51,400 – ₹1,10,300
SC Development Officer (Cat. 27)	₹43,400 – ₹91,200
AMVI (Cat. 26)	₹45,600 – ₹95,600
Microbiologist KWA (Cat. 28)	₹36,500 – ₹89,000
Cath Lab Technician / Police Constable Driver / JHI (Cat. 29/30/36)	₹31,100 – ₹66,800
LDT KSPCB / Computer Assistant KAT (Cat. 31/32)	₹27,900 – ₹63,700
LDT Kannur ST (Cat. 37)	₹26,500 – ₹60,700
Blacksmith KSWT (Cat. 33)	₹25,100 – ₹57,900
Office Attendant (Cat. 35)	₹23,000 – ₹50,200

KPSC May 2026 Gazette RecruitmentSelection Process Steps

OMR / Written Examination (for most posts)
Physical Standards Test / PET (for Police Constable Driver — Cat. 30)
Practical / Driving Test (for AMVI — Cat. 26, and Police Constable Driver — Cat. 30)
Certificate Verification
Medical Examination

KPSC May 2026 Gazette RecruitmentHow to Apply

Visit the official KPSC website: www.keralapsc.gov.in.
Register under One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
Log in with your User ID and Password.
Navigate to the specific Category Number (23/2026 to 38/2026) you wish to apply for.
Click 'Apply Now' and verify all profile details before final submission.
Upload a recent photograph (taken within 6 months) with your name and date printed at the bottom.
Submit the application. No fee is required for any post in this batch.
Repeat separately for each Category Number you are eligible for.
Keep a printout or soft copy of each submitted application for reference.

Recruitment Note: About Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution, responsible for recommending candidates for appointments to civil services of the State of Kerala. Constituted in 1956 following the formation of Kerala state, KPSC has grown into one of the most transparent and process-driven state PSCs in India. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, KPSC operates through regional offices across all 14 districts of Kerala. It conducts recruitment examinations for hundreds of posts each year spanning departments including Health, Education, Revenue, Police, Agriculture, Technical, and Secretariat services. Its One Time Registration (OTR) system has over 50 lakh active candidate profiles — one of the largest state-level recruitment databases in South India. KPSC is also notable for its zero-fee policy for all candidates regardless of category, removing a common barrier for job seekers in rural and economically weaker sections of Kerala.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

All posts notified in this Kerala Gazette batch are permanent Kerala State Government positions. Appointed candidates receive a comprehensive package beyond the basic pay: Dearness Allowance (DA) revised periodically, House Rent Allowance (HRA) or government quarters, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, National Pension System (NPS) coverage, medical reimbursement for self and family, Earned Leave (30 days per year), Casual Leave, Medical Leave, Maternity and Paternity Leave, children's education allowance, festival advance, group insurance, and increment-based salary growth. Posts in departments like Kerala Police and Motor Vehicles also include uniform and risk allowances. The permanency, pension structure, and work-life balance of Kerala state government jobs make them among the most competitive employment opportunities in South India.

Recruitment Note: Special Eligibility Notes for This Gazette Batch

Several posts in this gazette batch have restricted eligibility that candidates must verify carefully before applying. Category No. 25 (Child Development Project Officer) is reserved exclusively for women — male applications are invalid. Category No. 28 (Microbiologist, KWA) and 31 (LDT, KSPCB) are By Transfer posts open only to in-service employees of their respective organisations. Category No. 34 (Assistant Surgeon) and 35 (Office Attendant) are SC/ST Special Recruitment — only SC/ST candidates of Kerala State qualify. Category No. 36 (Junior Health Inspector, Alappuzha) and 37 (Lower Division Typist, Kannur) are ST-only District Special posts with a 5-year service restriction in the notified district. Category No. 38 (Security Officer) is a Second NCA Notification restricted to Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava community ex-serviceman candidates.

KPSC May 2026 Gazette RecruitmentImportant Official Links

Apply Online (All Posts) Application Window: 30/05/2026 to 01/07/2026 (12:00 Midnight)	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Category No. 23-38/2026 (Kerala Gazette dated 30/05/2026)	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	KPSC
Post Name	Various Posts (May 2026 Gazette)
Total Vacancy	Various
Salary	₹23,000 – ₹1,23,700 (Varies by Post)
Job Location	Kerala
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	01/07/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

When applying for multiple KPSC posts from this gazette batch, note that all 16 posts share the same last date of 01 July 2026 — but they are separate applications on the OTR portal. Submitting one does not cover the others. Each post requires its own confirmation click. The most common mistake candidates make is assuming one OTR submission covers all notifications they are eligible for — it does not. Log in separately for each category number you wish to apply. Also, for district-specific posts (Cat. 36 — Alappuzha, Cat. 37 — Kannur), applying implies you accept a minimum 5-year service bond in that district.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the last date to apply for all KPSC May 2026 Gazette posts? ▼

Ans: The last date is 01 July 2026 (Wednesday) by 12:00 midnight for all 16 posts (Category No. 23/2026 to 38/2026). All applications must be submitted through the KPSC One Time Registration (OTR) portal at keralapsc.gov.in. Each category requires a separate application — submitting one does not cover others.

Q.2 Is there any application fee for KPSC May 2026 posts? ▼

Ans: No. KPSC does not charge any application fee for any post in this gazette batch — or in general for any KPSC recruitment. All candidates including General, OBC, SC, and ST pay zero application fee. This applies to all 16 posts from Category No. 23/2026 to 38/2026.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in KPSC exams? ▼

Ans: No negative marking is mentioned in the official notifications for these 16 posts. KPSC announces specific exam-wise marking schemes separately in the examination calendar closer to the exam date. Candidates should verify the individual exam notification when published for their specific post.

Q.4 What is the age limit for KPSC May 2026 posts? ▼

Ans: Age limits vary by post. Most posts have 18–40 years (General). Police Constable Driver (Cat. 30) has 20–32 years. By Transfer posts (Cat. 28, 31) have 18–50 years. SC/ST Special and District-specific posts (Cat. 34–37) have 18–45 or 18–50 years. Check the individual post page for exact age details and relaxations.

Q.5 How to download KPSC May 2026 Gazette Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Visit www.keralapsc.gov.in, navigate to the 'Notifications' section, and search for Category Numbers 23/2026 to 38/2026 in the Kerala Gazette dated 30 May 2026. Individual post notification PDFs are also linked directly from each TopOnlineForm post page for quick access.

Q.6 Which posts in this gazette batch are restricted to specific communities or categories? ▼

Ans: Six posts have restricted eligibility: Cat. 25 (CDPO — Women Only), Cat. 28 (Microbiologist — KWA in-service By Transfer), Cat. 31 (LDT — KSPCB in-service By Transfer), Cat. 34/35 (SC/ST Only), Cat. 36/37 (ST Only — Alappuzha/Kannur district), and Cat. 38 (Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava community ex-serviceman, Captain rank). Applications from ineligible categories are rejected without communication.

Q.7 Which post in this gazette has the highest salary? ▼

Ans: Category No. 34/2026 — Assistant Surgeon / Casualty Medical Officer (SC/ST Special, Health Services) offers the highest pay scale at ₹63,700 – ₹1,23,700 per month. Adding DA, HRA, and Non-Practising Allowance, gross monthly earnings reach approximately ₹90,000 to ₹1,05,000 per month. It also has the highest vacancy count at 44 posts.

Q.8 Can a candidate apply for more than one post in this gazette batch? ▼

Ans: Yes, provided the candidate meets the eligibility criteria for each post. Each category requires a separate application on the KPSC OTR portal. Since all 16 posts share the same last date of 01 July 2026, candidates can apply for multiple categories before the deadline. Ensure each application is confirmed separately — one confirmation does not cover multiple posts.