Kerala PSC KAS Recruitment 2025: Notification Out
The Kerala PSC KAS Recruitment 2025 Notification was published on the official website on 07/03/2025. Kerala PSC goes through a rigorous selection process to choose the best candidates for the prestigious Kerala Administrative Services position. Read the article below to learn more about the online application process, eligibility, exam dates, syllabus, and exam pattern. Here are all the most recent Kerala PSC KAS notice 2025 updates!
- The Kerala PSC KAS recruitment process is conducted to select eligible candidates for three streams.
- The final merit list or ranked list released by the Kerala Public Service Commission will be different for each stream.
- The eligibility criteria, including age limit and educational qualifications, also vary for all three streams.
- The commission has invited eligible candidates to submit the online application form for Kerala PSC KAS Recruitment 2025.
- The recruitment process consists of three stages: the preliminary exam, the main exam, and the interview.
Important Information:
The Kerala PSC KAS Recruitment Notification announced a significant number of vacancies. Candidates interested in applying can review the key highlights below.
Name of Organisation: Kerala Public Service Commission
Post Name: Kerala Administrative Services Officer
Exam Conducting Body: Kerala PSC
Total Vacancies: 31
Department: Various Departments under Kerala State Government
Streams:
- Stream 1: Direct Recruitment for Freshers
- Stream 2: Recruitment from among full members or approved probationers in any government department.
- Stream 3: Recruitment from among candidates holding Ist Gazetted post or above in Departments in Schedule-1.
Notification Release Date: 07/03/2025
Application Start Date: 07/03/2025
Last Date to Apply: 09/04/2025 (Wednesday, 11.59 PM)
Exam Level: State
Qualification: Graduates
Salary: ₹ 77,200 – 1,40,500/-
Official Website: www.keralapsc.gov.in
Selection Process:
| Event | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Prelims Exam | 14 - June 2025 |
| Mains Exam | 17 & 18—October 2025 |
| Interview | January - February 2026 |
Vacancy:
31*
Below is the list of these 29 departments where KAS recruitment may take place:
- Kerala state audit
- Civil Supplies
- General Education
- Commercial Taxes
- Commissionerate of Entrance Examinations
- Cooperation Department
- Culture
- National savings
- Industries and Commerce
- Land Revenue
- Labour
- Administrative Secretariat
- Kerala State land use board
- State lotteries
- National employment service
- Sainik welfare
- Survey and land record
- Registration
- Rural development
- Panchayats
- SC development
- ST development
- Social justice
- Urban Affairs
- State insurance
- Stationary
- Tourism
- Finance Secretariat
- Treasuries
KAS Selection Process:
The selection process of Kerala PSC KAS Recruitment 2025 will be done in three stages:
- Prelims:
The Kerala PSC KAS Prelims Exam consists of two papers, each carrying 100 marks, making a total of 200 marks. Candidates will have 90 minutes per paper, and the questions will be multiple-choice (MCQ) based. Paper 1 covers General Studies, while Paper 2 includes General Studies, Language Proficiency (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada), and English Proficiency.
2. Mains Exam
The Kerala PSC KAS Mains Exam is a descriptive (written) test consisting of three papers, each carrying 100 marks, totalling 300 marks. Candidates will get 2 hours for each paper. The medium of the exam will be English or Malayalam, and it will test analytical and writing skills.
3. Interview
The interview (personality test) is the final stage of the Kerala PSC KAS selection process, carrying 50 marks. Candidates who qualify for the Mains Exam will be called for this round, where their communication skills, leadership ability, and decision-making will be assessed.
Eligibility Criteria:
| Stream | Age Limits | Age Relaxation | ||
| Stream 1 | 21 years-32 years. Candidates who have been born between 02.01.1993 and 01.01.2004 (both dates are included) are eligible to apply for this post. Changes are allowable to the above dates to the eligible reserved categories for age relaxation. |
1. Five years of age relaxation are available to the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and three years of age relaxation are available to the candidates belonging to other backward communities. 2. The concession in the upper age limit is prescribed to the candidates belonging to any of the Scheduled Castes or adult members of such caste and their children when such adult members are converted to other religions or Scheduled Tribes. Scheduled tribes will not be devoid of this concession due to conversion. 3. Differently abled candidates (vision, hearing, speech) are eligible for age concessions up to 15 years, and orthopaedically differently abled candidates are eligible for age concessions up to 10 years. 4. The maximum age limit prescribed for appointment to the post will be relaxed in the case of Ex-Servicemento the extent of the period of service put in by them in the Defence Forces and the period of unemployment on discharge up to a maximum of five years. 5. Widows will be eligible for age relaxation of a maximum of 5 years from the upper age limit. |
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| Stream 2 | 21 years-40 years. Candidates who have been born between 02.01.1965 and 01.01.2004 (both dates are included) are eligible to apply for this post. | |||
| Stream 3 | Must not have completed 50 years of age on the 1st January of the year in which this notification is published. |
Educational Qualification:
| Stream | Qualification |
| Stream – 1 | Must have obtained a Bachelor's Degree, including a professional course in any subject, from a university recognized by a university established by the Government of Kerala or UGC or awarded by National Institutes established by the Government of India. |
| Stream -2 |
Must have obtained a Bachelor's Degree, including a professional course in any subject from a university recognized by a university established by the Government of Kerala or UGC or awarded by national institutes established by the Government of India. |
| Stream -3 | The candidate must have obtained a bachelor's degree in any subject, including a professional course, from a university recognized by a university established by the Government of Kerala or UGC or awarded by national institutes established by the Government of India. |
Exam Pattern:
Preliminary Exam:
| Paper | Subjects | Question Type | Medium | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
| Paper 1 | General Studies | MCQ | English | 100 | 90 Minutes |
| Paper 2 | General Studies | MCQ | English | 50 | 90 Minutes |
| Language Proficiency (Malayalam, Tamil / Kannada) | MCQ | Malayalam, Tamil / Kannada | 30 | ||
| Language Proficiency (English) | MCQ | English | 20 |
Main Exam:
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Paper |
Question Type | Medium | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
| Paper-I | Descriptive | English / Malayalam | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-I | Descriptive | English / Malayalam | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-I | Descriptive | English / Malayalam | 100 | 2 Hours |
How to Apply Online for Kerala PSC KAS Recruitment 2025:
Steps:
1. Visit the Thulasi Portal
Go to the official website of the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Thulasi Portal. A new webpage will open on your screen.
2. Log in or Register
Enter your User ID and password in the login section at the top right corner. New users must create a registration ID and set up a password.
3. Create a New Registration ID
Click on ‘New Registration—Sign Up’ to start the registration process. A new page will open for entering your details.
4. Complete Registration
Fill in all the required details carefully on the new page. Your registration ID and password will be successfully created.
5. Log in and Apply Online
Use your registration ID and password to log in and go to the ‘Apply Online’ section.
6. Submit Application
Find ‘KAS Recruitment 2025’, click on it, and complete your application. Take a printout of the form for future reference.