Assistant Professor in Urdu – Collegiate Education – 576/2025

Last Updated On: 13/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Urdu in Collegiate Education exam on 13-04-2026 under category no 576/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Assistant Professor in Urdu in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of UGC Scale, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 14-01-2026.

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 576/2025
Gazette Date 13-04-2026
Last Date 14-01-2026
Department Collegiate Education
Name of Post Assistant Professor in Urdu
Scale of pay UGC Scale
Number of vacancies

SC – 01 (NCA Notification)

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment (Only SC candidates; ST considered if SC unavailable)

Age Limit

22-50; Born between 02-01-1975 and 01-01-2003 (both dates included)

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Urdu with at least 50% marks
Must pass UGC NET / equivalent Comprehensive Test
PhD holders are exempted from NET
Preference for candidates with knowledge of Malayalam

Notes

7th NCA notification due to non-availability of SC candidates
Weightage for MPhil/PhD/Post Doctoral Fellowship
UGC recognized degrees only
Probation: 2 years within 3 years
No application fee

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