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)
ModerateA 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 18โ26 with standard relaxations. Physical standards (height/chest)
Civil Excise Officer
ModerateA uniformed Excise Department recruitment, similar in pattern to Police Constable โ written test plus physical standards.
Eligibility: Plus Two (Higher Secondary) pass; age 18โ26 with standard relaxations. Physical standards and a Physical Efficiency Test apply. Confirm exact criteria per notification.
Civil Police Officer (Police Constable)
ModerateOne 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 18โ26 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-friendlyCombined driving + office support role across Kerala government departments. Practical, stable, transfer-flexible.
Eligibility: SSLC + valid LMV/HMV driving licence (heavy-vehicle preferred). Age 18โ36.
Junior Clerk
Beginner-friendlyDepartment-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-friendlyThe 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-friendlyKerala PSC's most popular clerical entry โ the fastest path to a government job for SSLC-pass aspirants.
Eligibility: SSLC (10th pass)
Surveyor
ModerateLand-survey technical cadre. ITI or diploma in surveying + technical aptitude. Niche but stable.
Eligibility: SSLC + ITI / Diploma in Surveying. Age 18โ36.
Village Field Assistant (VFA)
Beginner-friendlyVillage 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.
High School Assistant (HSA)
ModerateTeaching cadre for Kerala government high schools โ subject-specialist roles for graduates with B.Ed.
Eligibility: Graduation in the subject + B.Ed (or equivalent teacher training)
Secretariat Assistant
ToughKerala Government Secretariat at Thiruvananthapuram โ the highest-profile graduate clerical cadre.
Eligibility: Graduation
University Assistant
ModerateAdministrative clerical cadre at Kerala's universities (Kerala, Calicut, MG, CUSAT, Kannur). Stable, urban, well-paid.
Eligibility: Graduation (any discipline)
Advanced tier โ PG or specialist
Toughest cadres requiring postgraduate qualifications, B.Ed, or specialist training. Highest pay band.
Higher Secondary School Teacher / Plus 2 Lecturer
ModerateTeaching cadre for Plus One / Plus Two โ Kerala's senior secondary system. Subject-specialist post-graduates only.
Eligibility: Post-graduation in the subject + B.Ed or NET. Age 20โ40.
Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) โ Prelims
ToughKerala's flagship administrative service โ the state's equivalent of UPSC Civil Services prep.
Eligibility: Graduation (any discipline)
Pharmacist (Grade II)
ToughA professional Health Services recruitment for registered pharmacists โ a stable clinical government career.
Eligibility: D.Pharm (or higher pharmacy qualification) with registration in the Kerala State Pharmacy Council. Age limits and relaxations per notification.
Staff Nurse (Grade II)
ToughA professional Health Services recruitment for qualified nurses โ strong, stable government healthcare careers.
Eligibility: GNM diploma or B.Sc Nursing
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