Kerala PSC Geological Assistant Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Kerala PSC is hiring 6 Geological Assistants for the Land Use Department under the Kerala Government. If you have a Post Graduate Degree in Geology or Marine Geology, you can apply online. The pay scale is Rs. 43,400 to Rs. 91,200. The last date to apply is 5 August 2026. The age limit is 18 to 40 years, and there is no application fee.

Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) Geological Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has released notification Category No. 46/2026 for 6 Geological Assistant posts in the Land Use Department. This is a direct recruitment to a permanent Kerala Government post. Post graduates in Geology or Marine Geology can apply online through the One Time Registration (OTR) system on the Kerala PSC website.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Geology or Marine Geology (or an equivalent qualification) from a UGC-recognised university, a National Institute set up by the Government of India, or an institution set up by the Government of Kerala.
• Registration: You must first complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the Kerala PSC website before you can apply.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 40 years old. Only candidates born between 02 January 1986 and 01 January 2008 (both dates included) can apply.
• Age Relaxation: Usual age relaxation applies for SC/ST and Other Backward Communities as per the General Conditions in Part II of the Gazette Notification.

Salary

• The pay scale for this post is Rs. 43,400 to Rs. 91,200 per month.
• You will also get DA and other allowances as per Kerala Government rules.

Application Fee

• All candidates: No application fee

Selection Process

Selection is done by the Kerala PSC based on the notification:

1. Written / OMR / Online Test (if conducted): If a test is held, you must submit a confirmation through your OTR profile to get your admission ticket. The exam date and details will be published in the Kerala PSC Examination Calendar.
2. Document Verification: You must produce original documents for qualification, age and community when called.

A ranked list of selected candidates will be published and will stay valid for a minimum of one year (up to a maximum of three years). After joining, you will be on probation for two years within a continuous period of three years, and you must pass the Account Test (Lower or Higher) during probation.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Kerala PSC website at keralapsc.gov.in.
2. Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not already done so.
3. Log in with your User ID and password.
4. Find this post in the Notification Link and click the Apply Now button.
5. Add your Aadhaar as ID proof and submit the application.
6. Keep a printout or soft copy of your application for future use.

Important Dates

• Gazette / Notification Date: 30 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 5 August 2026 (up to 12:00 midnight)
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Carry out geological surveys and field studies for the Land Use Department
• Collect and examine rock, soil and mineral samples
• Prepare geological maps and land-use reports
• Assess groundwater and mineral resources in survey areas
• Maintain accurate records of survey data and findings
• Support planning of land use based on geological data
• Assist senior officers with technical reports and documentation