Lower Division Typist (Special Recruitment for ST) – Kerala PSC 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹26,500 - ₹60,700 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: SSLC pass and KGTE Lower Grade Certificates in Malayalam and English Typewriting with Computer Word Processing.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible - refer official notification for details.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Kerala Public Service Commission has announced a Special Recruitment drive for the post of Lower Division Typist, exclusively for Scheduled Tribe candidates of Kerala. This district-wise recruitment currently features one vacancy in Kannur, with a competitive pay scale of ₹26,500–₹60,700. Applicants must hold an SSLC qualification along with technical certificates in both Malayalam and English typewriting. This is a prestigious opportunity for ST candidates to secure a permanent government position within various state departments through a direct recruitment process.
- Exclusive recruitment drive for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates of Kerala State only.
- Application Deadline: 01 July 2026 via the KPSC One Time Registration portal.
- Age Limit: 18–45 years, with relaxation up to 50 years if qualified candidates are unavailable.
- Selection involves a district-wise ranked list for Kannur with a validity of 1 to 3 years.
- No application fee is required for any category under this special recruitment.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Scale: ₹26,500–₹60,700 plus applicable government allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Written Examination OMR/Online Test Ranked List Preparation Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
100% reservation for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates of Kerala State.
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.
- Click on the 'Apply Now' button for Category No. 37/2026.
- Upload a photograph taken within the last 6 months with your name and date printed at the bottom.
- Ensure all personal information is correct before final submission.
- Keep a printout or soft copy of the online application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for the Lower Division Typist post is in the pay scale of ₹26,500–₹60,700 per month.
Candidates must have passed SSLC and possess KGTE Lower Grade certificates in both Malayalam and English Typewriting (including Computer Word Processing).
The age limit is 18–45 years (candidates born between 02.01.1981 and 01.01.2008), with a maximum relaxation up to 50 years.