Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer) – Police (Band Unit) – 486/2025 – 494/2025

Last Updated On: 12/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer) in Police (Band Unit) exam on 28-11-2025 under category no 486/2025 – 494/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer) in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹ 31,100 - 66,800/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 31-12-2025.

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 486/2025 – 494/2025
Gazette Date 28-11-2025
Last Date 31-12-2025
Department Police (Band Unit)
Name of Post Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer)
Scale of pay ₹ 31,100 - 66,800/-
Number of vacancies

35 (Various communities including Muslim-14, E/B/T-8, SC-3, ST-3, Viswakarma-3, etc.)

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment

Age Limit

18-29; Candidates born between 02.01.1996 and 01.01.2007 (both dates included) are eligible. (SC/ST: 18-31).

Qualifications

Must have passed Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent.
Must have minimum one year experience in playing Band, Bugle, Drum and allied musical instruments of Police Band Unit.
Physical standards: Height – 168 cm (161 cm for SC/ST); Chest – 81 cm (76 cm for SC/ST) with 5 cm expansion.

Notes

Rule 10 (a) (ii) of Part II of the KS&SSR is applicable.
Proficiency test on respective subjects will be assessed by a Practical Test.
Candidates must qualify in at least 5 out of 8 items of the National Physical Efficiency test.

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