The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has invited applications for the post of Child Development Project Officer in the Women and Child Development Department under category number 25/2026. The last date to apply is 01-07-2026.
025/2026 – Child Development Project Officer in Women and Child Development Department Notification
Notification details
| Category No | 25/2026 |
|---|---|
| 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. |