KPSC Dairy Extension Officer Recruitment 2026

Kerala PSC is hiring Dairy Extension Officers for the Dairy Development Department through statewide direct recruitment. If you have a B.Sc. in Dairy Science or B.Tech in Dairy Science and Technology, you can apply online through your Kerala PSC profile. The last date to apply is 01 July 2026 up to 12 midnight. Salary is in the scale of Rs. 55,200 to Rs. 1,15,300 per month.

Kerala PSC Dairy Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 - Anticipated Vacancies

Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has issued Category No. 23/2026 for Dairy Extension Officer posts in Kerala Government Service. The notice mentions anticipated vacancies, so the exact number of posts is not fixed at notification stage. A ranked list will be prepared and used for vacancies reported during its validity period, which can run from a minimum of one year up to three years.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need B.Sc. in Dairy Science from a recognised university.
• Alternative qualification: You can also apply with B.Tech in Dairy Science and Technology.
• Recognised institute route: The notification also accepts the relevant qualification from the National Dairy Research Institute under ICAR.
• Equivalency: If you claim an equivalent or higher qualification, keep the relevant Government order ready for Kerala PSC verification.
• Disability reservation: 4% of reported vacancies are reserved for eligible differently abled candidates as per the Government order mentioned in the notice.

Age Limit

• You should be between 20 and 41 years old.
• Eligible birth dates: You should be born between 02 January 1985 and 01 January 2006, including both dates.
• Relaxation: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities get usual age relaxation as per Kerala PSC rules.
• Important check: Read Part II General Conditions for the detailed age relaxation rules before applying.

Salary

• Pay scale: Rs. 55,200 to Rs. 1,15,300 per month.
• The official notice gives the pay scale only; it does not list separate allowance amounts.
• Once appointed, pay and service conditions will follow the applicable Kerala Government Service rules for the post.

Application Fee

• All candidates: No application fee is required.
• You only need to apply through your Kerala PSC One Time Registration profile.
• Do not pay any unofficial person or website for this application.

Selection Process

Kerala PSC will prepare a ranked list for Dairy Extension Officer based on its selection process for this category. The notice says a written, OMR or online test may be conducted if Kerala PSC decides to hold one.

1. Online Application: Apply through the Kerala PSC profile for Category No. 23/2026.
2. Exam Confirmation if Required: If Kerala PSC conducts a written, OMR or online test, you must submit confirmation through your profile within the announced period.
3. Admission Ticket: Only candidates who give confirmation can download the admission ticket during the final 15 days before the test.
4. Document Verification: Kerala PSC can ask you to upload or produce original documents for qualification, age, community and other claims.
5. Ranked List and Advice: Appointment advice will be issued from the ranked list against vacancies reported during its validity period.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Kerala PSC official portal at keralapsc.gov.in or the Thulasi profile login at thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration if you are a new user.
3. Log in with your User ID and password.
4. Open the notification for Dairy Extension Officer, Category No. 23/2026.
5. Click Apply Now for this specific post.
6. Check your profile details, qualification details and photo before final submission.
7. Submit the application before 01 July 2026, 12 midnight and keep a printout or soft copy from My Applications.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Qualification proof: Keep your B.Sc. Dairy Science or B.Tech Dairy Science and Technology certificate and mark sheets ready.
• Age proof: Keep SSLC or any valid date of birth proof that matches the birth-date range in the notice.
• Community proof: If you claim SC, ST, OBC or other reservation benefits, keep the latest valid certificate ready.
• Disability certificate: If you claim the differently abled reservation, keep the certificate in the correct format.
• Profile printout: After applying, save the soft copy or printout from the My Applications section.
• Equivalency order: If your qualification is treated as equivalent or higher, keep the Government order ready.

Kerala PSC Profile Checklist

• Photo: New users must upload a photo taken within the period allowed by Kerala PSC.
• User ID: Keep your User ID safe because Kerala PSC asks for it in later communication.
• Exam confirmation: If a test is announced, confirm it through your profile within the exact dates published in the exam calendar.
• Mobile number: Keep your registered mobile number active for profile messages and exam updates.

Important Dates

• Gazette Notification Date: 30 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 30 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 01 July 2026 up to 12 midnight
• Exam Confirmation: To be announced in the Kerala PSC examination calendar if a test is held
• Admit Card: Available only after confirmation, during the last 15 days before the test if applicable

• Handle dairy extension activities for farmers and dairy units in the assigned area
• Keep records related to milk production, dairy development work and field visits
• Work with dairy societies, farmers and department staff to improve dairy practices
• Monitor implementation of dairy development schemes and report progress clearly
• Assist training, awareness and technical support programmes for dairy farmers
• Prepare inspection notes, field reports and basic data required by the department
• Follow Kerala Government service rules and department instructions during field work