Administrative Assistant (Special Recruitment SC/ST) – Kerala Police Department – 293/2025

Last Updated On: 12/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Administrative Assistant (Special Recruitment for SC/ST) in Kerala Police Department exam on 30-08-2025 under category no 293/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Administrative Assistant (Special Recruitment for SC/ST) in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹59,300 – 1,20,900/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 03-10-2025.

Candidates are advised to apply before the deadline, as the application process will not be accepted after the last date. The number of vacancies and other details regarding qualifications and eligibility will be provided below.

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Category No 293/2025
Gazette Date 30-08-2025
Last Date 03-10-2025
Department Kerala Police Department
Name of Post Administrative Assistant (Special Recruitment for SC/ST)
Scale of pay ₹59,300 – 1,20,900/-
Number of vacancies

SC/ST – 1 (One) – State Wide

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment (Special Recruitment for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes only). Applications from candidates other than SC/ST will be rejected.

Age Limit

25-41. Only candidates born between 02.01.1984 and 01.01.2000 (both dates included) are eligible. No other age relaxation will be allowed. In the absence of qualified candidates within the age limit, the upper age limit shall be relaxed up to 50 years, but shall not exceed 50 years in any case.

Qualifications

Graduation from a UGC recognized University or National Institute established by the Government of India or Institution established by the Government of Kerala or its equivalent qualification.

Notes

This is a State Wide Special Recruitment exclusively for SC/ST candidates.
Ranked List shall remain in force for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
Vacancies reported exclusively for Scheduled Tribes will also be advised from this list; only in the absence of ST candidates will a fresh notification for Scheduled Tribes be issued.
Every person appointed shall undergo in-service training for 6 months in IMG and 6 months in an institution decided by the State Police Chief. Training period counts toward probation.
Probation period is two years on duty within a continuous period of three years from the date of joining training.
Every person appointed shall pass the Account Test (Higher), Test on Manual of Office Procedure (Police), and Test on Kerala Police Manual during probation.
Appointing authority is the Government.
Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II of KS & SSR is applicable.
Paragraphs 2, 3, and 25 (except conditions under Rule 3(c) of Part II of KS & SSR) of General Conditions are not applicable to this selection.
Equivalent/higher qualifications approved by Government executive orders or standing orders will also be considered.

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