Scientific Officer – Chemical Examiners Laboratory – 185/2025

Last Updated On: 11/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Scientific Officer in Chemical Examiners Laboratory exam on 31-07-2025 under category no 185/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Scientific Officer in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹ 51,400 – 1,10,300/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 03-09-2025.

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 185/2025
Gazette Date 31-07-2025
Last Date 03-09-2025
Department Chemical Examiners Laboratory
Name of Post Scientific Officer
Scale of pay ₹ 51,400 – 1,10,300/-
Number of vacancies

Anticipated Vacancies

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment

Age Limit

18-36. Only candidates born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2007 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for the post with usual relaxation to SC/ST & OBC candidates.

Qualifications

Masters Degree in Chemistry or equivalent branches of Chemistry or in Forensic Science or Biochemistry approved by any University in Kerala obtained after a regular course of study with 50% marks

Notes

Rule 10 a (ii) of Part II of KS&SSR is applicable.
For the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the educational qualification shall be the lowest class of Masters Degree.
4% of the total vacancies reported shall be reserved for eligible Differently Abled candidates.

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