The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Fisheries Extension Officer in Fisheries Department exam on under category no 045/2026. Candidates who are interested in working as an Fisheries Extension 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 05-08-2026.
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 | 045/2026 |
| Gazette Date | |
| Last Date | 05-08-2026 |
| Department | Fisheries Department |
| Name of Post | Fisheries Extension Officer |
| Scale of pay | ₹50,200-1,05,300/- |
| Number of vacancies | 01 (One) |
| Method of appointment | Direct Recruitment |
| Age Limit | 18-40; Only candidates born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2008 (both dates included) are eligible, with usual relaxation to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities. |
| Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Science from a recognized University
OR Master’s Degree in Fisheries Science
OR Master’s Degree in Industrial Fisheries
OR Master’s Degree in Mariculture
OR Master’s Degree in Marine Biology
OR Master’s Degree in Coastal Aquaculture
OR Master’s Degree in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
OR Master’s Degree in Aquaculture
OR Master’s Degree in Aquaculture and Fishery Microbiology
OR Master’s Degree in Capture and Culture Fisheries
OR Master’s Degree in Aquaculture and Fishery Biology
OR Master’s Degree in Applied Fisheries and Aquaculture
OR Master’s Degree in Fish Processing Technology and Aquaculture
OR Master’s Degree in Aquaculture Engineering
OR Master’s Degree in Zoology |
| Notes | 4% of the total vacancies reported shall be reserved for eligible Differently Abled candidates with disabilities as specified in G.O.(P) No.5/2023/SJD dated 01.10.2023.
Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II of KS & SSR is applicable.
Qualifications recognized by executive orders or standing orders of Government as equivalent to the prescribed qualification, and higher qualifications that presuppose the prescribed lower qualification, will also be accepted subject to the conditions in the notification.
Degrees/Diplomas awarded by UGC-approved Universities or institutions established through an Act of Parliament/State Legislature are acceptable subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
Every person appointed shall be on probation for a total period of two years on duty within a continuous period of three years.
During probation, the appointee must pass the Account Test for Executive Officers or Account Test (Lower or Higher), unless already passed.
A pass in the Staff Training Course conducted by the Director of Fisheries is necessary.
No application fee is required.
The ranked list will remain in force for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years, subject to the conditions specified in the notification. |
