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Kerala PSC cadres โ€” all 16 exams in one place

Every Kerala PSC recruitment cadre we cover, grouped by qualification tier. Pick the exam closest to your background, see what to expect, and start practising with free 10-question Topic Quizzes.

Foundation tier โ€” 10th-pass

For aspirants with SSLC / Class 7+ qualifications. Most popular cadres for first-time job seekers.

Beat Forest Officer (BFO)

Moderate

A uniformed Forest Department recruitment with a written test plus a demanding endurance/physical test โ€” for the outdoors-minded.

Eligibility: Plus Two (Higher Secondary) pass; age 18โ€“26 with standard relaxations. Physical standards (height/chest)

Civil Excise Officer

Moderate

A uniformed Excise Department recruitment, similar in pattern to Police Constable โ€” written test plus physical standards.

Eligibility: Plus Two (Higher Secondary) pass; age 18โ€“26 with standard relaxations. Physical standards and a Physical Efficiency Test apply. Confirm exact criteria per notification.

Civil Police Officer (Police Constable)

Moderate

One of Kerala PSC's largest and most sought-after uniformed-service recruitments โ€” for Plus Two-qualified aspirants who want a police career.

Eligibility: Plus Two (Higher Secondary) pass; age 18โ€“26 with standard PSC relaxations. Must meet physical standards (height/chest) and clear the Physical Efficiency Test. Exact limits vary by notification โ€” confirm officially.

Driver-cum-Office Attendant

Beginner-friendly

Combined driving + office support role across Kerala government departments. Practical, stable, transfer-flexible.

Eligibility: SSLC + valid LMV/HMV driving licence (heavy-vehicle preferred). Age 18โ€“36.

Junior Clerk

Beginner-friendly

Department-specific clerical cadre across boards, corporations, and councils. Sister role to LDC with similar pattern.

Eligibility: SSLC or Plus 2 (varies by notification)

Last Grade Servant (LGS)

Beginner-friendly

The lowest-qualification PSC entry โ€” your shortest route to a permanent government job.

Eligibility: Class 7 pass (some posts require SSLC)

Lower Division Clerk (LDC)

Beginner-friendly

Kerala PSC's most popular clerical entry โ€” the fastest path to a government job for SSLC-pass aspirants.

Eligibility: SSLC (10th pass)

Surveyor

Moderate

Land-survey technical cadre. ITI or diploma in surveying + technical aptitude. Niche but stable.

Eligibility: SSLC + ITI / Diploma in Surveying. Age 18โ€“36.

Village Field Assistant (VFA)

Beginner-friendly

Village office field-and-records role under the Kerala Revenue Department. Local posting, public-facing work.

Eligibility: SSLC

Graduate tier โ€” bachelor degree

Cadres open to graduates of any discipline. Better pay, more responsibility, broader career arc.

Advanced tier โ€” PG or specialist

Toughest cadres requiring postgraduate qualifications, B.Ed, or specialist training. Highest pay band.

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