The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has invited applications for the position of Caretaker (Female) in the Women and Child Development Department. Below are the key details of the recruitment process:
Job Details
- Department: Women and Child Development
- Post: Caretaker (Female)
- Scale of Pay: ₹27,900 – ₹63,700
- Number of Vacancies: Anticipated vacancies
- Method of Appointment: Direct recruitment (Female candidates only)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- 18-36 years as of 02/01/1988 to 01/01/2006.
- Usual relaxation applies to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Communities.
Educational Qualifications
- Pre-Degree Course (PDC), Plus Two, or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience:
- Minimum of one year as a caregiver in child care institutions recognized by the Kerala State Orphanage Control Board or the Social Justice/Women and Child Development Department.
- Physical Requirements:
- Candidates must possess a good physique.
Special Notes
- Selected candidates must undergo three months of in-service training under the guidance of the District Probation Officer.
- Probation period: Two years on duty within a continuous period of three years.
How to Apply
- Register via the One-Time Registration System on the KPSC official website (www.keralapsc.gov.in).
- Log in using your User-ID and password, then click on the “Apply Now” button for the respective post.
- Upload a photograph taken within the last six months (valid for 10 years).
- No application fee is required.
Application Deadline
- Last Date for Submission: 29/01/2025 (Wednesday) until 12:00 midnight.
Selection Process
- If a Written/OMR/Online test is conducted, candidates must confirm participation via their One-Time Registration profile.
- Admission tickets can be downloaded 15 days before the test date.
Documents Required
- Proof of qualifications, experience, and age.
- Experience certificates must be attested by the Director of the Kerala State Orphanage Control Board or the District Social Justice/Women and Child Development Officer.
- Medical certificate confirming fitness, issued by an Assistant Surgeon or higher.
General Conditions
- In case of discrepancies in caste/community details between the application and official documents, a gazette notification and supporting certificates are required.
- Submitting false claims may lead to disqualification, legal action, or other penalties.
For more details, refer to the full notification on the official website of KPSC.
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