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Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) (Botany, Zoology, Geography, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) – Kerala Higher Secondary Education – 716/2025 – 721/2025

Last Updated On: 15/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) in Kerala Higher Secondary Education exam on 31-12-2025 under category no 716/2025 - 721/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹ 45,600 - 95,600/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 04-02-2026.

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	716/2025 - 721/2025
Gazette Date	31-12-2025
Last Date	04-02-2026
Department	Kerala Higher Secondary Education
Name of Post	Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior)
Scale of pay	₹ 45,600 - 95,600/-
Number of vacancies	Anticipated vacancies
Method of appointment	Direct Recruitment
Age Limit	20-40. Only candidates born between 02.01.1985 and 01.01.2005 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post with usual relaxation to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities. Relaxation in upper age limit up to 43 years as on 01.01.2025 is allowed to qualified Ministerial Staff under Higher Secondary Education Department.
Qualifications	Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with not less than 50% marks from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognized as equivalent thereto. B.Ed in the concerned subject acquired after a regular course of study from any of the Universities in Kerala or a qualification recognized as equivalent thereto. Must have passed the State Eligibility Test (SET) for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher conducted by Government of Kerala or by the agency authorized by the State Government. OR M.Sc.Ed in the concerned subject with not less than 50% marks from any of the Regional Institute of Education sponsored by NCERT.
Notes	Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) means part time post of HSS Teacher. 4% vacancies are reserved for differently abled candidates as per G.O(P)No.5/2023/SJD dated 01.10.2023. Rule 10 a(ii) of part II of KS&SSR is applicable. Persons who have acquired M.Ed. in the concerned subject recognized by any University in Kerala are exempted from B.Ed. Qualification. Exemptions from SET: Those who have passed SLET, National Eligibility Test/Junior Research Fellowship, Ph.D/M.Phil/M.Ed degree holders, or teachers who have completed 10 years of approved teaching service at the High School level. Weightage marks will be awarded for non-qualifying degrees (Ph.D/M.Phil/Post Doctoral Fellowship) for ranking. Equivalent/higher qualifications approved by Government orders will also be considered.