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Child Development Project Officer – Women and Child Development Department – 25/2026

Last Updated On: 24/06/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Child Development Project Officer in Women and Child Development Department exam on under category no 25/2026. Candidates who are interested in working as an Child Development Project Officer in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹ 50,200 - 1,05,300/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 01-07-2026.

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	25/2026
Gazette Date
Last Date	01-07-2026
Department	Women and Child Development Department
Name of Post	Child Development Project Officer
Scale of pay	₹ 50,200 - 1,05,300/-
Number of vacancies	Anticipated Vacancies
Method of appointment	Direct Recruitment (Women candidates only)
Age Limit	25-45; Only female candidates born between 02.01.1981 and 01.01.2001 (both dates included) are eligible. Usual relaxation applicable to SC/ST and OBC candidates.
Qualifications	Master’s Degree in Home Science, Social Work, Sociology or Psychology from a recognized University Preferential Qualification: Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work recognized by the Government of India or Government of Kerala
Notes	The post is reserved exclusively for women. 4% of vacancies are reserved for eligible Differently Abled candidates as per GO(P) No.5/2023/SJD dated 01.10.2023 and GO(P) No.11/2025/SJD dated 15.08.2025. Candidates appointed through direct recruitment shall undergo three months training prescribed by the Director of Women and Child Development. Training period will count for all service benefits. Probation: Two years on duty within a continuous period of three years. During probation, candidates must pass Account Test (Lower) or Account Test for Executive Officers and Manual of Office Procedure Test if not already passed. Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II KS & SSR is applicable. Equivalent and higher qualifications recognized by Government orders shall also be accepted.