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Kerala PSC has invited applications for Police Constable (Mounted Police) in Kerala Police (Mounted Police Unit) (Category No. 248/2023). Vacancies: 14 (Statewide); pay scale: ₹ 31100-66800/-; method of appointment: Direct Recruitment. Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 18-10-2023.

Age limit

18-26; Candidates must be born between 02.01.1997 and 01.01.2005 (both dates included). Age relaxation is applicable for other backward communities (29 years), SC/ST (31 years), and Ex-servicemen (41 years). A 5-year age relaxation is provided for those with horse riding experience in the Indian Armed Forces/Central Armed Police Forces/National Police Academy or Mounted Police units of other states. Check your age for this post with your date of birth and category

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: • Must have passed Higher Secondary or equivalent examination. Technical Qualifications: • Must have at least one year of experience in horse riding from any institution/sports club registered under the State/Central Government/State Sports Council/Sports Authority of India. Experience Required: One year of experience in horse riding. Physical Standards: Height: 168 cm (161 cm for SC/ST). Chest: 81 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm (76 cm with 5 cm expansion for SC/ST). Must pass at least 5 out of 8 items in the National Physical Efficiency Test. Vision: 6/6 Snellen for both eyes (distant), 0.5 Snellen (near). Must be free from physical defects like knock-knee, flat foot, varicose vein, bow legs, deformed limbs, irregular/protruding teeth, and defective speech/hearing. Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: KS&SSR Part II Rule 10(a)(ii) is applicable. Candidates must pass a proficiency test conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission.
General conditions from the notification
Candidates must be male. Physically disabled candidates are not eligible. Selected candidates must undergo 9 months of pre-service training. A security bond must be submitted. Candidates are liable to serve anywhere in Kerala or outside India as per government orders.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 248/2023. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published8 Nov 2023(done)
  2. Last date to apply18 Oct 2023(done)
  3. Exam29 Jun 2024(done)
  4. Rank list4 Jun 2025(done)

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