Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Officer Vacancy: Apply Online for Junior Time Scale Trainee Posts

Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Officer recruitment for the Junior Time Scale Trainee position. A total of 31 vacancies are available across three streams. The salary scale for this position ranges from ₹77,200 to ₹1,40,500.

Important Points to Note

• Organization: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)

• Post Name: KAS Officer (Junior Time Scale) Trainee

• Total Vacancies: 31

• Salary: ₹77,200 - ₹1,40,500

• Application Mode: Online

KAS Officer Vacancy Distribution: Breakdown of Stream-wise Positions

Method of Appointment: Direct Recruitment Through Three Streams

• Stream 1: Direct Recruitment.

• Stream 2: Direct Recruitment from full members or approved probationers in any Government Department who are not 1st Gazetted officers or above in Schedule 1 departments of KAS Special Rules, 2018 (Annexure I).

• Stream 3: Direct Recruitment from candidates holding 1st Gazetted posts or above in Schedule 1 departments of KAS Special Rules, 2018, and equivalent posts in Common Categories listed in Schedule 1 (Annexure I & II).

Age Limit Criteria: As on January 1, 2025

• Stream 1: Candidates born between January 2, 1993, and January 1, 2004 (both dates inclusive) are eligible. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

• Stream 2: Candidates born between January 2, 1985, and January 1, 2004 (both dates inclusive) are eligible. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

• Stream 3: Must not have completed 50 years of age.

Qualification Details: Educational Requirements for Each Stream

• All Streams: Must have obtained a Bachelor Degree, including professional courses, from a University recognized by the Government of Kerala or UGC, or awarded by National Institutes established by the Government of India.

• Stream 2 Additional Requirements:

  • Must be a Full Member or an Approved Probationer in any Government Department.

  • Must not be a 1st Gazetted Officer or above in the Departments in Schedule 1 (Annexure I) of KAS Special Rules, 2018.

  • Must have been regularized in service as per Rule 10(b) in the Kerala State & Subordinate Service Rules, 1958 or must have served for a period of not less than two years in a supernumerary post in Government and against whom no major penalty has been imposed or proceedings for major penalty or criminal proceedings is in progress.

• Stream 3 Additional Requirements:

  • Candidates holding 1st Gazetted post or above in Departments in the Schedule 1 (Annexure I & II) of KAS Special Rules, 2018 and equivalent posts in Common Categories listed in Schedule 1 (Annexure I & II) are eligible to apply under stream 3.

  • Must have satisfactorily completed probation in any Cadre in Government or probation has not been declared in the current post even after the period of probation, due to administrative delay but against whom no major penalty has been imposed or proceedings for major penalty or criminal proceedings is in progress.

Scheme and Schedule of Examination

Preliminary Exam

Main Exam

Important Dates

• Gazette Date: March 7, 2025

• Last Date to Apply: April 9, 2025 (up to 12:00 midnight)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the salary scale for the KAS Officer (Junior Time Scale) Trainee position?

  • The salary scale is ₹77,200 - ₹1,40,500.

• How can I apply for the KAS Officer position?

  • Applications must be submitted online through the official website of the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) after completing the One Time Registration process..

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