KAS Recruitment 2025 - Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) Notification 2025
KAS Recruitment 2025 - Kerala Administrative Service Notification Details
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) is inviting online applications for the post of KAS Officer (Junior Time Scale) Trainee under the Kerala Administrative Service (KAS). This recruitment drive aims to fill 31 vacancies across three streams: Stream 1, Stream 2, and Stream 3. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university, with specific eligibility criteria varying by stream. The application process is online only, and the registration and application window is open from 07.03.2025 to 09.04.2025. Explore the KAS Notification 2025 for detailed eligibility and application steps.
KAS Notification 2025 Details
- Organization Name: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
- Job Category: Government
- Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment (Streams 1, 2, and 3)
- Post Name: KAS Officer (Junior Time Scale) Trainee
- Category Number: 01/2025 - 03/2025
- Total Vacancy: 31 (Stream 1: 11, Stream 2: 10, Stream 3: 10)
- Job Location: Kerala
- Salary: ₹ 77,200 - 1,40,500/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Last Date to Apply: 09.04.2025 (Wednesday, up to 12:00 midnight)
KAS Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
The KAS Notification 2025 reports a total of 31 vacancies for the KAS Officer (Junior Time Scale) Trainee position, distributed as follows:
- Stream 1: 11 vacancies (Direct Recruitment)
- Stream 2: 10 vacancies (Direct Recruitment from Government Department members)
- Stream 3: 10 vacancies (Direct Recruitment from 1st Gazetted Officers or above)
Note: 4% of vacancies are reserved for Differently Abled candidates as per G.O.(P) No.11/2019/SJD dated 25.10.2019.
KAS Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
The age eligibility for KAS Recruitment 2025 varies by stream:
- Stream 1: 21-32 years (born between 02.01.1993 and 01.01.2004)
- Stream 2: 21-40 years (born between 02.01.1985 and 01.01.2004)
- Stream 3: Must not have completed 50 years as of 01.01.2025
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Differently Abled (Vision/Hearing/Speech): Up to 15 years
- Differently Abled (Orthopedic): Up to 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Service period + up to 5 years (max 50 years)
- Widows: Up to 5 years
Refer to the KAS Notification 2025 for detailed conditions on age relaxation.
KAS Recruitment 2025 Salary
The pay scale for the KAS Officer (Junior Time Scale) Trainee position is ₹ 77,200 - 1,40,500/-, offering a competitive salary in the Kerala Administrative Service.
KAS Recruitment 2025 Qualification
KAS Officer Eligibility: Candidates must meet the following criteria as outlined in the KAS Notification 2025:
- Stream 1: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university (UGC/Govt. of Kerala/National Institutes).
- Stream 2: Bachelor’s Degree + Full Member/Approved Probationer in any Government Department (not a 1st Gazetted Officer or above) + 2 years of service in a supernumerary post.
- Stream 3: Bachelor’s Degree + Holding a 1st Gazetted post or above in Schedule 1 departments + Completed probation or no penalty proceedings.
Note: Equivalent qualifications require a Government Order for proof during verification.
Selection Process for KAS Recruitment 2025
The selection process, as detailed in the KAS Notification 2025, includes:
- Preliminary Examination: Screening test (2 papers, 100 marks each, 1.5 hours each) on 27.07.2025.
- Main Examination: Descriptive test (3 papers, 100 marks each, 2 hours each) on 17-18.10.2025.
- Interview: 45 marks, scheduled for January-February 2026.
Ranking is based on Main Examination and Interview scores only.
Important Dates for KAS Recruitment 2025
- Gazette Date: 07.03.2025
- Last Date to Apply: 09.04.2025
- Preliminary Exam: 27.07.2025
- Main Exam: 17-18.10.2025
- Interview: January-February 2026
Application Fees for KAS Recruitment 2025
As per the KAS Notification 2025, no application fee is required for submitting applications to the Kerala Public Service Commission for this recruitment.
How to Apply for KAS Recruitment 2025?
- Visit the official website of the Kerala Public Service Commission ( www.keralapsc.gov.in).
- Complete the One Time Registration process on the website to obtain a User ID and Password.
- Log in to your profile using your credentials.
- Locate the KAS Officer (Junior Time Scale) Trainee post under the Notification Link and click ‘Apply Now’.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate details as per the KAS Notification 2025.
- Verify all entered information before final submission.
- Submit the application and retain a printout or soft copy for future reference (accessible via ‘My Applications’ in your profile).
Important: Applications must be submitted by 09.04.2025 (12:00 midnight). Separate applications are required for each stream if applying to multiple categories.