Child Development Project Officer Recruitment 2026 – Kerala Public Service Commission
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹50,200 - ₹105,300 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's Degree in Home Science, Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible - refer official notification for details.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 25 to 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Child Development Project Officer within the Women and Child Development Department. This prestigious opportunity is exclusively reserved for female candidates and aims to fill anticipated vacancies in the Kerala Government Service. Eligible applicants must possess a Master's degree in relevant social science fields and will be selected through a direct recruitment process. This role offers a competitive pay scale of ₹50,200–₹1,05,300 and the chance to contribute significantly to social welfare and child development initiatives across the state.
- Application Deadline: 01 July 2026, Wednesday up to 12:00 midnight.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 25 and 45 years of age as of the notification date.
- Employment Type: Permanent government service position with a three-month mandatory training period.
- Application Fee: No application fee is required for any category of candidates.
- Selection Process: Direct recruitment involving potential Written/OMR/Online tests followed by document verification.
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Additional Salary Information
Scale of pay: ₹ 50,200 - 1,05,300/-
Important Dates
Selection Process
Direct Recruitment Written/OMR/Online Test (if conducted) Document Verification Mandatory 3-month Training
Application Fees
No application fee required
Reservation
4% of total vacancies are reserved for Differently Abled candidates.
Post is exclusively reserved for women candidates.
Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, and Other Backward Communities as per government rules.
How to Apply
- Register via 'One Time Registration' on the official KPSC website www.keralapsc.gov.in.
- Log in to your profile using your User-ID and password.
- Upload a photograph taken within the last six months with your name and date printed at the bottom.
- Click on the 'Apply Now' button for Category No. 25/2026 in the Notification Link.
- Ensure all personal information in the profile is correct before final submission.
- Keep a soft copy or printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only female candidates with a Master's Degree in Home Science, Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology from a recognized university are eligible.
Yes, selected candidates must undergo a three-month training program as prescribed by the Director of Women and Child Development.
Appointed candidates will be on probation for a total period of two years on duty within a continuous period of three years.