KPSC Asst Professor General Surgery 2026

About This Job

Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released notification for 1 Assistant Professor in General Surgery post under the Medical Education Department, Kerala. This is a First NCA (Non-Community Appointment) recruitment reserved for candidates belonging to the Viswakarma community. Candidates with MS or DNB in General Surgery can apply online through the KPSC One Time Registration portal. Last date to apply is 29 April 2026. Salary is as per UGC norms (7th CPC Academic Level 12).

Medical Education Department Kerala — Assistant Professor in General Surgery Recruitment 2026

The Medical Education Department under the Government of Kerala has notified 1 vacancy for the post of Assistant Professor in General Surgery through Kerala Public Service Commission (Category No. 14/2026). This is an NCA vacancy earmarked for the Viswakarma community which arose from the Ranked List published on 05.09.2024 (Cat No. 345/2023, Gazette dated 16.10.2023). The NCA Ranked List will remain valid until the vacancy is filled. Only candidates from the Viswakarma community can apply — applications from other communities will be rejected without any communication.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Qualification: You need an MS or DNB in General Surgery from a recognised institution.
• Experience: At least 1 year experience as Senior Resident in General Surgery in a recognised Medical College after completing your Post Graduate Degree.
• Registration: You must have Permanent Registration under the Kerala State Medical Council (Travancore Cochin Medical Council — TCMC) or Council for Modern Medicine.

Alternative Qualifications (Any One)

You can also apply if you meet any of these alternative criteria:

• Tutor experience: Experience as a Tutor in a medical institution in the concerned subject with a Post Graduate Degree is treated as equivalent to Senior Resident experience.
• Demonstrator with MSc + Ph.D: Experience as a Demonstrator in a medical institution with MSc and Ph.D Degree in the concerned subject counts as equivalent to Senior Resident experience.
• Armed Forces Specialist: Specialist Medical Officers of the Armed Forces with at least 1 year teaching experience or 2 years clinical experience after PG Degree.
• Non-teaching Consultant/Specialist: Medical Officers with PG Medical Degree and at least 2 years of experience in a Government Hospital with minimum 220 beds — no Senior Resident experience needed. Must complete Basic Course in Biomedical Research within 2 years of appointment.
• Diploma holders (appointed before 08.06.2017): Senior Residents in a recognised medical institution before 08.06.2017 with 4 years total experience.
• Diploma holders (Specialist/Medical Officer): Working in a Government Medical Institution running NMC-recognised teaching programme with cumulative 6 years experience.

Community Requirement

• Community: You must belong to the Viswakarma community of Kerala State. This is an NCA (Non-Community Appointment) recruitment exclusively for this community.

Note: Qualifications are as per NMC Regulations 2025, Medical Institutions (Qualification of Faculty) Regulations, 2025 dated 30.06.2025.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 22 years
• Maximum age: 50 years
• You must have been born between 02.01.1976 and 01.01.2004 (both dates included).
• Age Relaxation: Available as per Part II, Para 2 of the General Conditions (except Para 2(i)) of the Kerala PSC Gazette notification.

Salary

• Pay scale is as per UGC norms under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• For medical Assistant Professors, the pay is typically at Academic Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
• You will also get DA, HRA, NPA (Non-Practising Allowance, if applicable), and other allowances as per Kerala Government rules.

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for this post.
• Application is free for all categories.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on the following stages:

1. Written/OMR/Online Test (if conducted as part of this selection — candidates will be notified through their OTR profile)
2. Document Verification
3. Interview (if applicable)

Note: The notification mentions that if a written/OMR/online test is conducted, candidates must submit a confirmation through their One Time Registration profile. Admission tickets can be downloaded 15 days before the test date.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Kerala PSC official website at www.keralapsc.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not already registered.
3. Log in using your User-ID and password.
4. Find this notification (Category No. 14/2026) and click the 'Apply Now' button.
5. Upload your photograph taken within the last 6 months with your name and date printed at the bottom.
6. Fill in the required details and submit.
7. Take a printout or soft copy of the application for future reference.

Important: Keep your printout safe. All correspondence with the Commission must include your application printout. Add your Aadhaar card as ID proof in your profile if you have one.

Important Dates

• Gazette Notification Date: 31 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 29 April 2026 (Wednesday, up to 12 Midnight)
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate medical students in General Surgery as per the approved curriculum
• Handle surgical procedures and patient care in the assigned Government Medical College hospital
• Assist senior faculty during complex surgeries and emergency operations
• Prepare lesson plans, clinical case studies, and examination question papers
• Evaluate students through assessments, practical exams, and clinical postings
• Conduct research and publish papers in recognised medical journals
• Participate in academic committees, hospital administration, and departmental activities