Kerala Police Constable Recruitment 2025 - Latest Notification 740/2024 Out
Kerala Police Constable Recruitment 2025
Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) is inviting online applications for the post of Police Constable (Trainee) (Armed Police Battalion). The recruitment is for direct battalion appointments across various districts in Kerala. Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications and physical standards to apply. The application process is conducted entirely online through the official KPSC website.
Kerala Police Constable Notification Details
Below are the details of the Kerala Police Constable (Trainee) Recruitment 2024, including eligibility criteria, salary, age limit, application fees, and important dates.
- Department: Kerala Police
- Post Name: Police Constable (Trainee) (Armed Police Battalion)
- Category Number: 740/2024
- Scale of Pay: ₹ 31,100-66,800/-
- Number of Vacancies: Anticipated (Battalion-wise)
- Job Location: Kerala (Various battalions)
- Method of Appointment: Direct Recruitment (Battalion-wise)
- Application Mode: Online
- Last Date to Apply: Check the official notification
Kerala Police Constable (Trainee) Vacancy 2025
Vacancies are reported on a battalion-wise basis. Selection will be conducted accordingly. Below are the districts and battalions:
- SAP: Thiruvananthapuram
- KAP III: Kollam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta
- KAP V: Kottayam, Idukki
- KAP I: Ernakulam
- KAP II: Thrissur, Palakkad
- MSP: Malappuram, Kozhikode
- KAP IV: Kannur, Wayanad, Kasaragod
Kerala Police Constable (Trainee) Age Limit 2025
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 26 years (Born between 02/01/1998 and 01/01/2006)
- Age Relaxation: Up to 29 years for OBC, 31 years for SC/ST, and 41 years for Ex-servicemen
Kerala Police Constable (Trainee) Salary 2025
The pay scale for Police Constable (Trainee) is ₹ 31,100-66,800/-.
Kerala Police Constable (Trainee) Eligibility Details
- Educational Qualification: Pass in HSE (Plus Two) or its equivalent.
- Note: SC/ST candidates failing HSE (Plus Two) will also be considered if qualified candidates are unavailable for their quota.
Physical Qualifications
- Height: Minimum 168 cm (160 cm for SC/ST)
- Chest: Minimum 81 cm with 5 cm expansion (76 cm for SC/ST with 5 cm expansion)
- Eye Sight:
- Distant Vision: 6/6 Snellen (both eyes)
- Near Vision: 0.5 Snellen (both eyes)
- Physical Efficiency Test: Candidates must qualify in five out of eight events:
- 100 Meters Run: 14 seconds
- High Jump: 132.20 cm
- Long Jump: 457.20 cm
- Putting the Shot (7264 gm): 609.60 cm
- Throwing the Cricket Ball: 6096 cm
- Rope Climbing (using hands only): 365.80 cm
- Pull Up or Chinning: 8 times
- 1500 Meters Run: 5 minutes and 44 seconds
Application Fees and Important Dates
- Application Fees: Nil
- Important Dates: Physical measurement and efficiency test schedule will be published on 15 January 2025.
How to Apply for Kerala Police Constable (Trainee) Recruitment 2024?
- Visit the official website of the Kerala Public Service Commission (www.keralapsc.gov.in).
- Register through the "ONE TIME REGISTRATION" system.
- Log in using your User ID and password.
- Select the Police Constable (Trainee) post and click "Apply Now".
- Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents.
- Verify the information and submit your application.
- Take a printout of the application for future reference.