Position: Civil Police Officer (Police Constable) (Armed Police Battalion)
Organization: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
Job Location: Kerala
Number of Vacancies: 375
Pay Scale: Rs. 22,200–48,000 per month
About the Company
The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 320(3) of the Constitution of India. Headquartered at Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala PSC conducts examinations and selection processes to recruit personnel for various services across the state.
Job Summary
The Civil Police Officer (Police Constable) (Armed Police Battalion) supports public safety and law enforcement operations by assisting in maintaining law and order, participating in armed battalion duties, and performing assignments as directed by senior officers.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties related to maintaining law and order and public safety as assigned.
- Participate in armed battalion operations and deployments as required.
- Support crowd control, patrol, and security duties during events and special operations.
- Assist in enforcing applicable laws and departmental procedures under supervision.
- Maintain discipline, readiness, and adherence to operational protocols.
- Prepare for and participate in training, drills, and examinations as required by the department.
- Carry out duties assigned by superior officers in accordance with service rules.
Requirements
- Education: HSE (10+2) passed from a recognized board.
- Age Limit: 18 to 26 years.
- Physical Standards:
- Height: 168 cm
- Chest: 81 cm (minimum expansion 5 cm)
- Selection Process: Written Test / OMR Test / Online Test.
- Ability to meet the physical and operational demands of armed police battalion duties.
Vacancy Details (Battalion-wise)
- Thiruvananthapuram: 327 posts
- Thrissur: 48 posts
- Pathanamthitta: Anticipated vacancy
- Idukki: Anticipated vacancy
- Ernakulam: Anticipated vacancy
- Malappuram: Anticipated vacancy
- Kasaragod: Anticipated vacancy
Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply: 31-Jan-2018
- Exam Date: 26-May-2018
Application Fee
- No application fee.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online through the official Kerala PSC website on or before 31-Jan-2018, following the instructions provided in the official notification.
Benefits
- Competitive government pay scale as per rules.
- Opportunity to serve in Kerala’s public safety and law enforcement system.
- Structured training and career progression as per departmental policies.
- Job stability and service benefits according to applicable government norms.
Note: This listing summarizes key details from the referenced recruitment information. Candidates should verify eligibility, documentation requirements, and updates through official Kerala PSC resources.