The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released the KAS Officer (Junior Time Scale) Trainee Recruitment 2025 notification for 31 vacancies under Stream 1, 2, and 3. This recruitment aims to fill positions in the Kerala Administrative Service through direct recruitment and internal promotions. Below are the detailed eligibility criteria, exam dates, application process, and key updates for aspiring candidates.

KAS Notification 2025 Overview

Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Limit (as of January 1, 2025)

• Stream 1: 21–32 years (Born between January 2, 1993, and January 1, 2004)
• Stream 2: 21–40 years (Born between January 2, 1985, and January 1, 2004)
• Stream 3: Maximum 50 years

Age Relaxations:

• SC/ST: +5 years | OBC: +3 years
• Differently Abled: Up to 15 years (vision/hearing/speech) or 10 years (orthopedic)
• Ex-servicemen/Widows: As per government norms

2. Educational Qualification

• All Streams: Bachelor’s degree (including professional courses) from a recognized university.
• Stream 2: Must be a full member/approved probationer in a Kerala Govt. department (non-gazetted).
• Stream 3: Must hold a 1st gazetted post or equivalent in departments listed under KAS Special Rules 2018.

Vacancy Distribution

Application Process for KAS 2025

1. One-Time Registration: Register on the KPSC Official Website.
2. Apply Online: Submit applications through your KPSC profile under the respective stream.
3. Documents Required:
   • Community/Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
   • Medical Fitness Certificate (from a govt. medical officer).
   • Service Certificate (for Stream 2/3 applicants).
4. Application Fee: No fee required.

KAS Exam Pattern 2025

Preliminary Exam (Screening)

• Paper I: General Studies-I (100 marks, 1.5 hours).
• Paper II:
  • Part 1: General Studies-II (50 marks).
  • Part 2: Regional Language (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada – 30 marks).
  • Part 3: English (20 marks).

Main Exam (Descriptive)

• Papers: General Studies I, II, III (100 marks each, 2 hours).
• Interview: 45 marks.

Syllabus Highlights:

• General Studies: Indian Constitution, Economy, Kerala History, Science & Tech, Environment.
• Language Proficiency: Grammar, comprehension, translation (English + regional language).

Key Points to Note

1. Reservation: 4% seats reserved for differently-abled candidates (as per Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016).
2. Certificates: Submit originals during verification (age, community, disability, service).
3. Probation: Selected candidates undergo 18 months of training + 2 years of probation.
4. Malayalam Proficiency: Non-Malayalam speakers must clear a language test during probation.

Important Links

Preparation Tips for KAS PSC Exam

• Focus on Kerala-specific topics (history, culture, economy).
• Practice answer writing for mains (descriptive papers).
• Solve previous years’ question papers for prelims (available on KPSC portal).