Clerk-Typist
Application Last Date : 15/10/2025
Overview
Department
NCC / Sainik Welfare
Scale of Pay
₹ 26,500 – 60,700/-
Number of Vacancies
01 (Thiruvananthapuram District)
Method of Appointment
Direct Recruitment (Special Recruitment from SC/ST Ex-Servicemen only)
Age limit
18–50 (Candidates born between 02.01.1975 and 01.01.2007 are eligible. Inclusive of military service, maximum age shall not exceed 50).
Important Dates
Notification Date
15/09/2025
Job Description
Applications are invited online only from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Ex-Servicemen candidates of Kerala State for the post of Clerk-Typist in the NCC/Sainik Welfare Department. The scale of pay is ₹26,500–60,700/- and one vacancy is reported in Thiruvananthapuram district. Candidates must hold SSLC or equivalent qualification, and possess lower grade certificates in Malayalam Typewriting (KGTE) and English Typewriting (KGTE) along with Computer Word Processing. Those without Malayalam Typewriting initially must acquire it before completing probation. Clerical service in the Armed Forces for a minimum of 15 years will also be deemed sufficient qualification, subject to acquiring Malayalam Typewriting later. Ex-servicemen who served as Clerks or Writers in Army, Navy, or Air Force under designated categories are eligible. The age limit is 18–50 years (born between 02.01.1975 and 01.01.2007), inclusive of military service, but shall not exceed 50 years. District-based recruitment rules apply, and candidates advised from one district cannot apply again in another until 5 years’ service is completed. Ranked list prepared will remain valid for at least one year and up to three years. Applications from non-SC/ST Ex-servicemen will be rejected without notice.
Eligibility Criteria
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Ex-Servicemen only. SSLC pass with Malayalam Typewriting Lower (KGTE) or equivalent (can be acquired later if ex-servicemen), English Typewriting Lower (KGTE) and Computer Word Processing. Clerical experience in Armed Forces (minimum 15 years) also valid. Age 18–50 years inclusive of defence service, but not exceeding 50 years.
How to Apply 🧑💻👩💻 ?
Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply online through the official Kerala Public Service Commission - PSC website https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/
Follow these steps 😊 :
- Visit the official Kerala PSC website.
- Register an account if you are a new user. Existing user can log in with their credentials.
- Navigate to the "Notifications" section and find the notification for Clerk-Typist.
- Click on "Apply Now" and fill in the required details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including educational certificates (eg: NET/Ph.D certificate and other relevant documents).
- Review the application form before final submission.
- Submit the application form and note down the application number for future reference.
Contact Information
For any inquiries or assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Kerala Public Service Commision through the following channel:
Phone : 0471-2447201
Email : kpsc.psc@kerala.gov.in
Address : Kerala Public Service Commission, Government House, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695004