Kerala PSC Research Officer Recruitment 2025 (Cat No: 414/2025)
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹51,400 - ₹110,300 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must possess a Post Graduate Degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Commerce from a UGC-recognized University or an Institute established by the Government of India or the Government of Kerala .
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 20 to 36 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released the notification for the Research Officer Recruitment 2025 (Category No. 414/2025) for the Economics and Statistics Department . This recruitment invites qualified candidates with a relevant Post Graduate degree to apply online for anticipated vacancies in the Kerala Government Service . This is a direct recruitment opportunity offering an attractive pay scale of ₹51,400 to ₹1,10,300 .
- Recruitment for the post of Research Officer in the Economics and Statistics Department .
- Eligible candidates must apply online via the KPSC One Time Registration (OTR) profile before 2025-12-03 .
- The selection process may include a Written/OMR/Online Test as decided by the Commission .
- Appointed candidates will undergo a probation period of two years, which includes six months of field duty .
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Important Dates
Selection Process
The selection process will be as follows:
Written/OMR/Online Test: If a test is conducted as part of the selection, candidates must submit a confirmation for writing the examination through their One Time Registration profile .
Ranked List: A Ranked List will be published based on the results of the selection process .
Document Verification: Candidates must produce original documents to prove qualification, age, community, etc., as and when called for by the Commission .
Application Fees
General / OBC / EWS: Nil
SC / ST / PwBD / Female: Nil
Reservation
4% of the total vacancies reported shall be reserved for eligible Differently Abled candidates.
Usual age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, and Other Backward Communities as per the General Conditions.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official Kerala PSC recruitment portal at https://www.keralapsc.gov.in .
- Step 2: Candidates must first register as per 'ONE TIME REGISTRATION' (OTR) to create a profile. Those who have already registered can log in .
- Step 3: Log in using your User-ID and password and click on the 'Apply Now' button of the respective post (Category No. 414/2025) in the Notification Link .
- Step 4: Ensure all personal information on the profile is correct before final submission . No application fee is required .
- Step 5: Submit the application and take a printout of the application for future reference .
Frequently Asked Questions
Appointed candidates will serve as Research Officers in the Economics and Statistics Department . The role includes a mandatory six-month field duty in the District Offices during the probation period to gain practical experience in departmental work .
Yes. Every person appointed to this post must pass the Account Test for Executive Officers or the Account Test (Lower or Higher) within the period of probation, if they have not already passed it .
OTR is a mandatory system where candidates register their personal, educational, and other details on the official KPSC website (www.keralapsc.gov.in) . All applications for KPSC recruitment, including this one, must be submitted by logging into this profile .