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Kerala PSC has invited applications for Deputy Superintendent of Police (Trainee) in Kerala Police Service (Category No. 265/2025). Vacancies: SC/ST-1, ST Only-1; pay scale: ₹ 63,700 - 1,23,700/-; method of appointment: Direct Recruitment (Special Recruitment for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Tribes only). Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 10-09-2025.

Age limit

20-36. Only Candidates born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2005 (both dates included) are eligible to apply. The relaxation of age limit envisaged in the sub rule (c) rule 10 of the General Rules in Part II of the KS & SSR, 1958 shall not be applicable to the post. Check your age for this post with your date of birth and category

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: • Degree in any discipline from a UGC recognized University or National Institute established by the Government of India or Institution established by the Government of Kerala or its equivalent qualification. Experience Required: Not applicable Physical Standards: Must be physically fit. Male: Height not less than 160 cm, Chest 81 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion. Female: Height not less than 155 cm. Must be certified by a Medical Officer not below the rank of District Medical Officer. Vision: Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen, Near Vision 0.5 Snellen for both eyes. Must be free from physical defects like knock-knee, flat feet, varicose veins, bow legs, deformed limbs, defective speech and hearing. Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: Rule 10(a)(ii) of part II of KS&SSR is applicable. Qualifications recognized by Executive Orders or Standing Orders of Government as equivalent to a qualification specified for the post are acceptable.

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment (Special Recruitment for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Tribes only)
General conditions from the notification
Appointments are made on the basis of the rank secured in the ranked list. Candidates must submit confirmation for OMR/Online tests. Disciplinary action as per Rule 22 of the KPSC Rules of Procedure will be initiated against candidates submitting bogus claims. Differently abled candidates are not eligible.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 265/2025. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published6 Aug 2025(done)
  2. Last date to apply10 Sept 2025(done)
  3. Exam31 Dec 2025(done)
  4. Rank list6 May 2026(done)

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