7 Qualifications

(1)

A pass in SSLC or its equivalent qualification.

(2)

Lower Grade Certificate in KGTE Malayalam Typewriting or its equivalent.

(3)

Lower Grade Certificate in KGTE English Typewriting and Computer WordProcessing or its equivalent.

Those who have passed KGTE Typewriting (English) Lower before January 2002 should produce separate certificate in Computer Word Processing or its equivalent. (G.O.(MS) No. 21/2011/P&ARD dated 01/07/2011).

Note : Certificates in Computer Word Processing issued by Central, State

(a)

Government Departments/Agencies/Societies/Universities after successfully completing course of study not less than 3 months duration are considered as equivalent. The details of the qualification which had already been

decided to be accepted as equivalent to Computer Word Processing in accordance with the above conditions have been made available in the official website of Kerala Public Service Commission as well as in the PSC Bulletin. As regards the other qualifications claimed as equivalent to Computer Word Processing, the acceptability will be decided after detailed examination of the same. The candidates who claim such qualifications shall submit sufficient documents to prove that the qualifications agree with the above conditions, at the time of production of other documents proving qualifications.

(b)

Malayalam Typewriting lower is not compulsory for theExServicemen who have completed normal tenure ofservice for applying tothe post ofTypist in the Government Service. But if they are selected the above qualification shouldbeacquired beforecompleting probation.

(c)

Service as Clerk/Writer in the defence forces for not less than 15 years will be deemed as sufficient qualification for the post. If selected, they have to pass Malayalam Typewriting Lower beforecompleting probation.

(d)

Exservicemen with service as Clerk (General duties) Clerk (Staff duties) Clerk (A.O.C)andpersonal Assistants in theArmy, Writers in theNavy and Clerks (General duties) in the Air Force, who were under the Category Class I 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 18.5.1977, G.O(P) No. 35/79/GAD dated 6.1.1979, G.O. (P) No.143/86/GAD dated 30/04/1986). The service period of 15 years which makes one qualified for the post, will not be considered for the award of weightagemarks.

(e)

Subject totheconditions laiddown in GO(P) No.139/77/GAD dated11/05/77, linguistic minority candidates whose first language for SSLC Examination is a 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 before completing probation.

(f)

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

(g)

KS&SSR Part IIRule10 a (ii)is applicablefor selection tothis post.

8 Modeof submitting applications :

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 of the respective posts in the Notification Link to apply for a post. The photograph uploaded should be one taken after 31/12/2010. Name of the candidate and the date of taking photograph should be printed at the bottom portion. The photograph once uploaded meeting all requirements shall be valid for 10 years from the date of uploading. There is no change in other instructions regarding the uploading of photographs. No application fee is 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 toprove qualification, experience, community, age etc. have to beproduced as and when called for. Candidates who have Aadhaar Card should add Aadhaar Cardas IDproof in their profile.

9 Last Datefor receipt of applications: 06122017Wednesday upto 12Midnight.