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| Post Name: | Assistant Scientist |
| Pay Scale: | ₹ 52,200 – 1,15,300/month |
| Category No.: | 582/2022 |
| Appointment: | Direct Recruitment |
| Vacancies: | 12 (Twelve) |
| Age Limit: | 18 -36 Years |
| Probation: | 2 years within 3 years |
| Last Date: | 01 Feb 2023 |
The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has released an official recruitment notification (Category No. 582/2022) through the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) for the post of Assistant Scientist. A total of 12 vacancies are available under Direct Recruitment. Eligible candidates can apply online through the One Time Registration (OTR) portal at keralapsc.gov.in. The ranked list published will remain valid for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
Key Highlight: No application fee is required. Applications are completely free through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration portal.
| Detail | Information |
| Organisation: | Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) |
| Post Name: | Assistant Scientist |
| Category No.: | 582/2022 |
| Total Vacancies: | 12 (Twelve) |
| Scale of Pay: | ₹ 52,200 – 1,15,300 per month |
| Method of Appointment: | Direct Recruitment |
| Gazette Date: | 30 December 2022 |
| Last Date to Apply: | 01 February 2023 (Wednesday), 12:00 Midnight |
| Official Website: | www.keralapsc.gov.in |
Candidates must have been born between 02 January 1986 and 01 January 2004 (both dates inclusive), making the general age limit 18 to 36 years.
OBC (Other Backward Communities): Usual age relaxation as per Kerala PSC norms.
SC / ST Candidates: Usual age relaxation as per Kerala PSC norms.
Provisional Hands (Existing KSPCB employees): Relaxation up to the extent of their provisional service, maximum 5 years from upper age limit.
In no case shall the maximum upper age limit exceed 50 years.
Candidates must hold a second-class Master's Degree with a minimum of 50% marks in any of the following disciplines from a UGC-recognised University:
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Microbiology
Biotechnology
Life Sciences
Candidates must be medically fit as assessed by authorised medical officers. Two separate medical certificates are required — one from a Civil Surgeon and one from a Government Ophthalmologist.
| Criterion | Standard Required |
| Hearing (Ear): | Perfect hearing — no degree of deafness |
| Distant Vision: | 6/6 Snellen (with or without correction) |
| Near Vision: | 0.5 Snellen (with or without correction) |
| Colour Vision: | Normal |
| Night Blindness: | Nil |
| Muscles & Joints: | No paralysis; all joints with free movement |
Register via One Time Registration (OTR)
Visit keralapsc.gov.in and complete the One Time Registration. New registrations from 01.01.2022 onwards require a photograph taken within the last 6 months with the candidate's name and date printed legibly at the bottom.
Log In and Click Apply Now
Access your OTR profile using your User-ID and Password. Click the 'Apply Now' button under Category No. 582/2022 in the Notification Link.
Upload a Valid Photograph
Photograph must be taken after 31.12.2012. Photos uploaded meeting all requirements are valid for 10 years from the date of uploading.
Add Aadhaar Card as ID Proof
Candidates holding an Aadhaar Card must add it as ID proof in their OTR profile before submission.
Submit Before the Deadline
Last date is 01 February 2023 (Wednesday) by 12:00 midnight. Take a printout for future reference. Submitted applications cannot be altered after final submission.
Confirm for Written / OMR / Online Test
If an exam is held, only candidates who submit confirmation through their OTR profile within the stipulated period can download the Admit Card (available in the last 15 days before the test).
Warning: Submitted applications cannot be deleted or altered after final submission. Candidates submitting bogus qualification claims face disciplinary action under Rule 22 of the Kerala PSC Rules of Procedure, including debarment or criminal proceedings.
| Event | Date |
| Gazette Notification Published: | 30 December 2022 |
| Application Portal Opens: | As per One Time Registration |
| Last Date to Apply: | 01 February 2023 (Wednesday), 12:00 Midnight |
| Confirmation for Exam: | To be announced in Examination Calendar |
| Admit Card Download: | Last 15 days before the examination date |
Q: What is the minimum educational qualification for KSPCB Assistant Scientist?
A: Candidates need a second-class Master's Degree (M.Sc.) with at least 50% marks in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences from a UGC-recognised university.
Q: How many vacancies are available under this notification?
A: A total of 12 (Twelve) vacancies are notified under Category No. 582/2022 for the post of Assistant Scientist at the Kerala State Pollution Control Board.
Q: What is the pay scale for the KSPCB Assistant Scientist post?
A: The pay scale is ₹ 52,200 to ₹ 1,15,300 per month as per the prescribed government pay band.
Q: Is there any application fee for this post?
A: No. There is absolutely no application fee required for this post. The application is completely free of charge through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration portal.
Q: What is the age limit and are there relaxations for reserved categories?
A: The general age limit is 18 to 36 years (born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2004). OBC and SC/ST candidates are eligible for usual age relaxations as per Kerala PSC norms. The maximum upper age limit in any case cannot exceed 50 years.
Q: Is a B.Sc. degree sufficient to apply for this post?
A: No. A Master's Degree (M.Sc.) with second class and 50% marks in the relevant subject is mandatory. A B.Sc. alone does not meet the eligibility criteria prescribed in the notification.
Q: Can I submit a physical (offline) application?
A: No. Applications must be submitted online only through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration (OTR) portal at www.keralapsc.gov.in. No offline or postal applications are accepted.
Q: What are the medical fitness requirements for this post?
A: Candidates must have perfect hearing, distant vision of 6/6 Snellen (with or without correction), near vision of 0.5 Snellen, normal colour vision, no night blindness, and no paralysis with free movement of all joints.
Q: What is the probation period for this post?
A: The probation period is two years on duty within a continuous period of three years from the date of joining duty.
Q: How long will the Ranked List remain valid after publication?
A: The Ranked List published by the Commission shall remain in force for a minimum period of one year and a maximum period of three years. It will not continue if a new Ranked List is published after the minimum period of one year.
Q: What documents do I need to keep ready for this recruitment?
A: You should keep your MSc degree certificate with marksheets, SSLC/birth certificate for age proof, community/caste certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar Card, two medical certificates (Civil Surgeon and Ophthalmologist), and your One Time Registration profile printout ready for production when called by the Commission.
Q: Where can I find updates about exam dates and admit cards?
A: Exam schedules, confirmation periods, and admit card availability will be published in the Kerala PSC Examination Calendar. Candidates will also be notified through their OTR profile and the mobile number registered with the Commission.
Visit www.keralapsc.gov.in and apply through One Time Registration before 01 Feb 2023.