7 Qualifications:

1. Pass in SSLC or equivalent qualification.
   
   
2. Lower GradeCertificatein Malayalam Typewriting (KGTE)or its equivalent.
   
   
3. Lower Grade Certificate in English Typewriting (KGTE) and Computer Word Processing or its equivalent. Those who have passed KGTE Typewriting English (Lower) before January 2002 should produce separate certificate in Computer WordProcessing or its equivalent.
   
   

Note:(a) Certificate in Computer Word Processing issued by Central/State Government Departments, Agencies, Societies, Universities after successfully completing course of study not less than three months duration are considered as equivalent to KGTE ComputerWord Processing.

(b)

Malayalam Typewriting lower is not compulsory for the Exservicemen who have completed normal tenure of service for applying to the post of Typist in the Government Service. But if they are selected the above qualification should be acquired before completing probation.

(c)

Service as Clerk/Writer in the defence forces as detailed in notes below for not less than 15 years will be deemed as sufficient qualification for the post. If selected, they have to passMalayalam Typewriting Lowerbeforecompleting probation.

(d)

Exservicemen with service as Clerk (General duties) Clerk (Staff duties) Clerk (A.O.C) and personal Assistants in the Army, Writers in the Navy and Clerks (General duties)

in the Air Force, who were under the Category Class 1 or those who possess 15 years service in the Clerical cadre in the Defence Forces will be treated as eligible to apply for this post. G.O.(P) 143/77/GAD dated 18/05/1977, G.O.(P) 35/79/GAD dated 06/01/1979, G.O.(P) No. 143/86/GAD dated 30/04/1986). If selected they have to pass Malayalam Typewriting Lower before completing probation. The service period of 15 years which makes one qualified for the post, will not be considered for the award of weightage marks.

(e)

Exservicemen with 15 years service as Clerk Store Control (AOC) are also eligible to apply forthepost.

(f)

Subject to the conditions laid down in G.O.(P) No. 139/77/GAD dated 11/05/1977, linguisticminority candidateswhose first language forSSLC Examination isa language other than Malayalam, may apply to this post even if they do not possess Malayalam Typewriting (Lower) qualification. If selected, they have to acquire Malayalam Typewriting (Lower) qualification beforecompleting probation.

(g)

Certificates obtained from Government alone will be accepted as proof of Typewriting qualification. (Certificates obtained from the Typewriting Institutes will not be accepted).

(h)

KS&SSR Part II Rule10 a (ii) isapplicableforselection tothispost.

8 Modeof Submitting application:

Candidates must register as per 'ONE TIME REGISTRATION' with the official website of Kerala Public Service Commission www.keralapsc.gov.in before applying for the post. Candidates who have registered can apply by logging on to their profile using their UserID and password. Candidates must click on the 'Apply Now' button oftherespective posts in theNotification Link toapply for a post. Noapplication feeis required. Candidates shall take a printout of the application by clicking the link Registration Card in their profile. Candidates are responsible for the correctness of the personal information and secrecy of password. Before the final submission of the application on the profile candidates must ensure correctness of the information on their profile. They must quote the UserID for further communication with the Commission. Application submitted is provisional and cannot be deleted or altered after submission. The application will be summarily rejected if noncompliance with the notification is found in due course of processing. Documents to prove qualification, experience, community, age etc. have to be produced as and when called for.

"Candidates who have AADHAAR Card should add AADHAAR Card as I.D proof in their profile".