Applications closedCat. No. 481/2021
Havildar (Armed Police Battalion)
Kerala Police Service (Special Recruitment for Scheduled Tribes)
- Last date to apply
- Wed, 1 Dec 2021
- Applications closed
- Vacancies
- See below
- Scale of pay
- 27800-59400/-
- Category No.
- 481/2021
- Notification date
- 30 Oct 2021
Source: Kerala PSC (keralapsc.gov.in) · official document· Last updated 11 Nov 2026· How we check content· ⚑ Report a problem
Who can apply
Kerala PSC has invited applications for Havildar (Armed Police Battalion) in Kerala Police Service (Special Recruitment for Scheduled Tribes) (Category No. 481/2021). Vacancies: Battalion wise: Thiruvananthapuram (SAP) - 2, Pathanamthitta (KAP III) - 2, Idukki (KAP V) - 1, Ernakulam (KAP I) - 2, Thrissur (KAP II) - 2, Malappuram (MSP) - 2, Kasaragod (KAP IV) - 2; pay scale: 27800-59400/-; method of appointment: Direct Recruitment (Battalion wise) - Special Recruitment for Scheduled Tribes only.. Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 01-12-2021.
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications:
• Must have passed SSLC or equivalent examination.
• In the absence of qualified hands with SSLC, applications of those who have failed in SSLC will be considered.
Physical Standards:
Height: Minimum 160 cm. Chest: Minimum 76 cm (Minimum 5 cm expansion). Vision: Must have clear vision without glasses with standards: Right Eye (Distant Vision: 6/6 Snellen, Near Vision: 0.5 Snellen) and Left Eye (Distant Vision: 6/6 Snellen, Near Vision: 0.5 Snellen). Full field of vision, freedom from colour blindness, squint, or morbid conditions, and physical defects like knock-knee, flat foot, varicose vein, bow legs, etc. are required.
Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules:
KS&SSR Part II Rule 10(a)ii is applicable.
Vacancies
Battalion wise: Thiruvananthapuram (SAP) - 2, Pathanamthitta (KAP III) - 2, Idukki (KAP V) - 1, Ernakulam (KAP I) - 2, Thrissur (KAP II) - 2, Malappuram (MSP) - 2, Kasaragod (KAP IV) - 2
Method of appointment
Direct Recruitment (Battalion wise) - Special Recruitment for Scheduled Tribes only.
General conditions from the notification⌄
Applications of candidates other than Scheduled Tribes will be summarily rejected. Candidates shall apply to only one battalion. Physical efficiency test (National Physical Efficiency Test - 1 star level in 5 out of 8 events) and medical examination will be conducted. Probation period is 2 years of duty within a continuous period of 3 years.
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