Kerala PSC Assistant Professor Statistics Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online by 5 August

Kerala PSC Assistant Professor Statistics Recruitment 2026

Recruitment Overview

Organisation: Kerala Collegiate Education Department
Conducting authority: Kerala Public Service Commission
Category number: 062/2026
Post name: Assistant Professor in Statistics
Recruitment type: Sixth NCA notification
Total vacancies: 1
Reserved community: Scheduled Caste
Recruitment area: Statewide
Application closing date: 5 August 2026, up to 12:00 midnight
Application mode: Online through Kerala PSC One-Time Registration
Appointment: Direct recruitment
Application fee: No fee
Salary: UGC scale
Job location: Kerala
Status: Open

Community Eligibility

• The vacancy is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste community.
• Scheduled Tribe candidates may be considered if qualified Scheduled Caste candidates are unavailable.
• Candidates from other communities are not eligible under this notification.

Basic Eligibility

• Master’s degree in Statistics or the concerned subject with at least 50% marks, or an equivalent qualification, with a good academic record.
• Pass in the comprehensive subject test conducted by the UGC or an agency authorised by the state government.
• Candidates possessing a PhD in the concerned subject are exempted from the NET requirement, subject to the notification’s conditions.
• Only degrees awarded by UGC-recognised universities will be accepted.
• When qualifications are equal, preference will be given to candidates possessing adequate knowledge of Malayalam.

Additional Qualification Weightage

The additional qualification must relate to the required subject and be obtained before the application deadline.

Age Limit

Age limit: 22–50 years

Candidates must have been born between 2 January 1976 and 1 January 2004, including both dates.

Selection Process

Kerala PSC may conduct a written, OMR or online examination. If an examination is announced, candidates must submit confirmation through their PSC profile.

The process may include:

• Written, OMR or online examination
• Verification of educational and community certificates
• Preparation of the NCA ranked list
• Appointment against the reserved vacancy

Probation

The selected candidate will undergo probation for two years of duty within a continuous period of three years.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Kerala PSC Thulasi portal.
2. Register or log in using your One-Time Registration profile.
3. Search for Category Number 062/2026.
4. Select Apply Now and submit the application.
5. Save a copy from the “My Applications” section.

Download the official notification