The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has invited applications for the post of Tradesman Smithy (Forging and Heat Treating) in the Technical Education Department under category number 277/2025. The last date to apply is 03.10.2025.
277/2025 – Tradesman Smithy (Forging and Heat Treating) in Technical Education Department Notification
Notification details
| Category No | 277/2025 |
|---|---|
| Gazette Date | 30.08.2025 |
| Last Date | 03.10.2025 |
| Department | Technical Education Department |
| Name of Post | Tradesman Smithy (Forging and Heat Treating) |
| Scale of pay | ₹ 26,500 – 60,700/- |
| Number of vacancies | 23 (Twenty Three) |
| 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 for the post with usual relaxation to SC/ST and OBC. Age relaxation will be allowed for officers of Technical Education Department to the extent of their service subject to a maximum of 50 years. |
| Qualifications | A pass in Technical High School Leaving Certificate Examination with specialization in the appropriate Trade. OR (i) Pass in Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination or Equivalent AND (ii) National Trade Certificate in the appropriate Trade/ Pass in Kerala Government Certificate in Engineering Examination in the appropriate Trade/ Pass in Vocational Higher Secondary Certificate Course in the appropriate Trade (GO(P) No. 503/2012/H.Edn dated 12.10.2012). |
| Notes | Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II KS &SSR is applicable. Candidates who claim equivalent qualification instead of qualification mentioned in the notification shall produce the relevant Government Order/ equivalency certificate. Equivalent/higher qualifications as recognized by executive orders or standing orders of Government shall be sufficient for the post. The Degrees/ Diplomas awarded by UGC approved Universities or Institutions established through an Act passed by Parliament/ State Legislative Assembly are acceptable. 4% of the vacancies reported to the Commission for the above post are reserved for eligible Differently Abled candidates. |