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Kerala PSC has invited applications for Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer) in Police (Band Unit) (Category No. 138/2026). Vacancies: Other Backward Class (OBC) – 1 (One); pay scale: ₹ 31,100 - 66,800/-; method of appointment: Direct Recruitment. Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 07-10-2026.

Age limit

18-33. Candidates born between 02.01.1993 and 01.01.2008 (both dates included) only are eligible to apply. Upper age limit relaxed up to 45 years for Ex-servicemen. 5 years relaxation for those with horse riding experience in Indian Armed Forces/Central Armed Police Forces/National Police Academy or worked in 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 Examination or its equivalent. Technical Qualifications: • Must have minimum one year experience in playing Band, Bugle, Drum and allied musical instruments of Police Band Unit from a Firm/Institution/Band Troop having registration under State/Central Government. Experience Required: Minimum one year experience in playing Band, Bugle, Drum and allied musical instruments of Police Band Unit from a Firm/Institution/Band Troop having registration under State/Central Government. Physical Standards: Height: Not less than 168 cm. Chest: Not less than 81 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion. Must qualify in any 5 events out of 8 items of the national physical efficiency one star standard test. Must be free from physical defects like knock knee, flat foot, varicose veins, bow legs, deformed limbs, irregular and protruding teeth, defective speech and hearing. Vision: Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen, Near Vision 0.5 Snellen (without glasses). Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: Rule 10 (a) (ii) of Part II of the KS&SSR is applicable. Higher qualifications of the notified and prescribed basic qualifications shall be accepted.
General conditions from the notification
Candidates must be physically fit and pass a proficiency test. Probation period is two years on duty within a continuous period of three years. Pre-service training of nine months is mandatory. A security bond must be executed. Candidates must submit confirmation for written/OMR/online tests.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 138/2026. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published31 Aug 2026(done)
  2. Last date to apply7 Oct 2026(done)
  3. ExamNot announced yet(next)
  4. Rank listNot announced yet

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