Kerala Police Recruitment 2026 for Woman Police Constable, Civil Police Officer, Havildar and Other Posts

Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has released the latest recruitment notifications for multiple posts under the Kerala Police Department as part of its 2026 hiring cycle. These vacancies include openings for Woman Police Constable (Women Police Battalion), Senior Civil Police Officer, and Havildar (Armed Police Battalion), among others. The posts are spread across general and reserved categories including special recruitment for ST and NCA (No Candidate Available) categories. Candidates seeking government jobs in the Kerala Police can apply online through the Kerala PSC Thulasi portal by selecting the respective category numbers. The eligibility criteria for each post vary, but generally require 10th or 12th pass with physical fitness and age conditions applicable as per Kerala PSC norms.

Kerala Police Recruitment 2026 Notification

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Name of OrganizationKerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
Post NamesWoman Police Constable, Senior Civil Police Officer, Havildar (Armed Police Battalion)
Education10th / 12th Pass or Equivalent
Total VacanciesMultiple (as per category numbers)
Apply ModeOnline via Kerala PSC Thulasi Portal
Job LocationKerala
Last Date To ApplyVaries by Category Notification

Kerala Police Vacancy List

Post NameVacancyEducation
Woman Police Constable (Women Police Battalion) (Cat. No. 646/2025, 830/2025)Multiple (General & NCA)12th Pass or equivalent
Havildar (Armed Police Battalion) (SR from ST Only) (Cat. No. 640/2025)Reserved for ST10th Pass or equivalent
Senior Civil Police Officer (SR from ST Only) (Cat. No. 790/2025)Reserved for ST12th Pass or equivalent

Eligibility Criteria

Education

  • Woman Police Constable: Pass in HSE or equivalent qualification.
  • Havildar: SSLC or equivalent required.
  • Senior Civil Police Officer: Plus Two or equivalent.

Physical qualification and endurance test will be applicable as per Kerala Police norms for each post.

Salary

  • As per Kerala Government pay scales.
  • Approx. ₹22,200 – ₹48,000 per month depending on the post and seniority.

Age Limit

  • Woman Police Constable: 18–26 years (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC).
  • Havildar: 18–36 years for ST candidates.
  • Senior Civil Police Officer: 20–36 years for ST candidates.

Application Fee

  • No application fee required for any post under Kerala PSC.

Selection Process

  • Written / OMR / Online Examination
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  • Medical Test and Document Verification

How to Apply

  • Step 1: Visit www.keralapsc.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
  • Step 2: Log in using your Kerala PSC Thulasi User ID and Password.
  • Step 3: Click on ‘Apply Now’ against the appropriate Category Number (e.g. 646/2025, 640/2025, 790/2025, 830/2025).
  • Step 4: Fill in all the details, upload your photo and signature, and submit the form.
  • Step 5: Take a printout of the application for future reference.

Important Dates Table

Notification ReleaseJanuary 8, 2026
Last Date to ApplyVaries by Category Number

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