The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has invited applications for the post of Fisheries Extension Officer in the Fisheries Department under category number 45/2026. The last date to apply is 05-08-2026.
045/2026 – Fisheries Extension Officer in Fisheries Department Notification
Notification details
| Category No | 45/2026 |
|---|---|
| Gazette Date | 30-06-2026 |
| 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 to apply for this post with usual relaxation to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities. |
| Qualifications | A Bachelors degree in Fisheries Science from a recognized University OR A Masters Degree in Fisheries Science/Industrial Fisheries/ Mariculture / Marine Biology/ Coastal Aquaculture/Aquatic Biology and Fisheries/Aquaculture/ Aquaculture and Fishery Microbiology/Capture and Culture Fisheries/ Aquaculture and Fishery Biology/Applied Fisheries and Aquaculture/Fish Processing Technology and Aquaculture/Aquaculture Engineering/ Zoology from a recognized University. GO (P) No 01/2019/ F&PD dt 29.01.2019 (SRO No 90/2019) Note: - i. Rule 10(a) (ii) of Part II KS&SSR is applicable. ii. In addition to the qualifications prescribed in the notification, the qualifications recognized by executive orders or standing orders of Government as equivalent to a qualification specified for a post, in the Special Rules and such of those qualifications which pre-suppose the acquisition of the lower qualification prescribed for the post, shall also be sufficient for the post. The copy of the Government orders declaring equivalent/higher qualifications shall be produced as and when required by the Commission. iii. The Degrees/Diplomas awarded by UGC approved Universities or Institutions established through an Act passed by Parliament/State Legislative Assembly in accordance with the conditions laid down in G.O (M.S) No.526/PD dated 17.07.1965 are acceptable for appointment in Government Services https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/circular_12_18_1.pdf Every person appointed to this post shall be on probation for a total period of two years Probation: on duty within a continuous period of three years. Tests:- Every probationer appointed to the post of Fisheries Extension Officer shall within the period of probation, pass the Account Test for Executive Officers or Account Test (Lower or Higher) if he/she has not already passed the test. A pass in the Staff Training Course conducted by the Director of Fisheries shall be necessary. |
| Notes | - Four Percentage (4%) of the total vacancies reported shall be reserved for eligible Differently Abled candidates with disabilities as specified vide GO(P)No. 5/2023/SJD dated 01.10.2023 Present Order for Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Section 34 The above Vacancy is now in existence. The Ranked list of selected candidates published by the Commission in response to this notification shall remain in force for a minimum period of one year and a maximum period of three years, provided that the said list will not continue to be in force if a new Ranked List is published after the minimum period of expiry of one year or till the expiry of three years whichever is earlier. Candidates will be advised from the said list against the vacancy noted above and that may be reported to the Commission during the period of currency of the list. |