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KPSC Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

📅 Posted: 30/06/2026 📝 Updated: 01/07/2026
Total Vacancy1
Salary₹39,300 – ₹83,000 [Approx. ₹45,000/Month]
LocationKerala
Last Date05/08/2026

Short Information: The Kerala Public Service Commission has opened applications for one Assistant post in the General Administration Department (Secretariat), reserved exclusively for Scheduled Tribe candidates under a special statewide recruitment drive. This is a Secretariat-level clerical role that places you at the administrative core of the state government, with a pay scale of ₹39,300 – ₹83,000. Unlike district-level clerk posts, Secretariat Assistants work directly under various government departments in Thiruvananthapuram, handling file processing, correspondence, and policy implementation support, which offers strong long-term promotional avenues within the Secretariat cadre. Candidates need any Degree from a recognized University, so this suits fresh graduates as well as those already in government-adjacent roles looking for a stable Secretariat posting. Applications must be submitted online through One Time Registration on the official KPSC portal before 05 August 2026. The Ranked List from this notification stays valid for one to three years, and vacancies arising during this period for ST candidates will also be filled from this same list, giving successful candidates a reasonably long window of consideration beyond the single advertised vacancy.

KPSC Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released30/06/2026
Last Date to Apply05/08/2026 (11:59 PM)

KPSC Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

All Candidates₹0
Payment: N/A

KPSC Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply OnlineVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18-45 Years (born between 02/01/1981 and 01/01/2008)

(Upper age limit relaxable up to 50 years in absence of qualified candidates)

Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Assistant (ST)1
  • Degree in any faculty from a recognized University or equivalent.
Total Vacancy1

KPSC Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidate must belong to the Scheduled Tribe community of Kerala State.
  • A Degree in any faculty from a recognized University or its equivalent is mandatory.
  • Candidate must be aged between 18 and 45 years as on the prescribed date.

KPSC Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post NameSalary Level
Assistant₹39,300 – ₹83,000

KPSC Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

  1. Preparation of Ranked List based on qualification/interview as per KPSC rules
  2. Document Verification

KPSC Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Overview

  • Selection is based on the Ranked List prepared by the Commission.
  • No negative marking mentioned in official notification.
  • Probation: 2 years within a continuous period of 3 years.

KPSC Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026How to Apply

  1. Visit www.keralapsc.gov.in and complete One Time Registration.
  2. Log in to your profile and click 'Apply Now' against this notification.
  3. Fill in details, upload photograph, and submit the application before the last date.

Recruitment Note: About Kerala Public Service Commission

KPSC is the constitutional body responsible for recruitment to civil services and posts in the State of Kerala, functioning under Article 315 of the Constitution. It conducts objective, merit-based selections across thousands of posts every year.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

Selected candidates get DA, HRA, medical benefits, NPS/pension, leave entitlements, and Secretariat-specific promotional avenues along with standard government service benefits.
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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization Government Board Logo KPSC
Post Name Assistant (Secretariat)
Total Vacancy 1
Salary ₹39,300 – ₹83,000 [Approx. ₹45,000/Month]
Job Location Kerala
Apply Mode Online
Last Date 05/08/2026
Official Website Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Since this is a Special Recruitment restricted to Scheduled Tribe candidates only, applications from any other community will be summarily rejected without an individual rejection notice — so verify your community certificate details match your SSLC book exactly before submitting. If there's a mismatch, carry a Non-Creamy Layer/Community Certificate along with the relevant Gazette notification at the time of document verification. Also remember only degrees from UGC-recognized universities are accepted; if your degree institution's recognition status is unclear, verify it against the KPSC circular link provided in the notification well before the certificate verification stage to avoid last-minute disqualification.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Assistant? ▼
Ans: The post carries a scale of ₹39,300 – ₹83,000. After adding DA and HRA, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹45,000 to ₹50,000 per month.
Q.2 What is the last date to apply online? ▼
Ans: Candidates can apply online through the KPSC website until 05 August 2026, Wednesday, up to 12 midnight.
Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the exam? ▼
Ans: No negative marking is mentioned in the official notification for this recruitment.
Q.4 What is the age limit for ST candidates? ▼
Ans: Candidates must be born between 02/01/1981 and 01/01/2008 to be eligible, i.e., aged 18 to 45 years, with relaxation up to 50 years in absence of eligible candidates.
Q.5 How to download the KPSC Notification PDF? ▼
Ans: The official notification PDF for Category No. 058/2026 is available on www.keralapsc.gov.in under the Notifications section.
Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for Assistant? ▼
Ans: A Degree in any faculty from a recognized University or its equivalent qualification is required.
Q.7 What is the selection process for Assistant? ▼
Ans: Selection is through a Ranked List prepared by KPSC based on the notification, followed by document verification.
Q.8 Is Assistant a permanent government job? ▼
Ans: Yes, this is a permanent, pensionable Secretariat post under the Kerala Government subject to successful completion of probation.
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