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Job details & eligibility
Recruitment Overview
• First NCA notification, Category Number 138/2026.
• Eligibility restriction: only OBC community candidates may apply; female and differently abled candidates are not eligible under this notice.
Vacancy Breakup
• One OBC vacancy in the Kerala Police Band Unit.
Educational Qualification
• Pass in Higher Secondary/Plus Two or equivalent.
• At least one year of post-qualification experience playing band, bugle, drum or allied instruments in a registered firm, institution or band troop.
• Minimum height 168 cm; chest 81 cm with 5 cm expansion; prescribed unaided eyesight and medical fitness.
• Qualify in any 5 of 8 notified physical-efficiency events.
Age Limit
• 18–33; eligible birth dates: 2 January 1993 to 1 January 2008, both inclusive.
• Ex-servicemen: upper age limit up to 45 years.
• Specified Armed Forces/CAPF/NPA/mounted police riding experience: up to 5 years' upper-age relaxation.
Important Dates
• Notification date / applications opened: 31 August 2026.
• Last date and time: 7 October 2026, 12:00 midnight.
• Exam/test date: To be announced in the Kerala PSC examination calendar and candidate profile.
Application Fee
• No application fee is required.
Selection Process
• Physical measurement and physical efficiency test.
• Practical proficiency test in the relevant instrument.
• Written/OMR/online test if scheduled, followed by document and medical verification.
• Nine-month pre-service training after selection.
How to Apply
1. Open the Kerala PSC One Time Registration portal.
2. Create a profile or sign in with User ID and password.
3. Update personal details, qualification, community and Aadhaar ID proof where available.
4. Find the stated category number and click Apply Now.
5. Verify the profile information and submit before midnight on 7 October 2026.
6. Save a printout or soft copy from My Applications.
Check Before Submission
• Apply only if every notified community, gender, service and physical condition is met.
• Check the category number before submission; submitted particulars cannot be deleted or altered.
• Keep qualification, age, community and experience originals ready.
• If a test is scheduled, submit examination confirmation through the profile within the announced period.
Official Information
• Notification: https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2026-08/noti-138-26.pdf
• Apply: https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in/thulasi/
• First NCA notification, Category Number 138/2026.
• Eligibility restriction: only OBC community candidates may apply; female and differently abled candidates are not eligible under this notice.
Vacancy Breakup
• One OBC vacancy in the Kerala Police Band Unit.
Educational Qualification
• Pass in Higher Secondary/Plus Two or equivalent.
• At least one year of post-qualification experience playing band, bugle, drum or allied instruments in a registered firm, institution or band troop.
• Minimum height 168 cm; chest 81 cm with 5 cm expansion; prescribed unaided eyesight and medical fitness.
• Qualify in any 5 of 8 notified physical-efficiency events.
Age Limit
• 18–33; eligible birth dates: 2 January 1993 to 1 January 2008, both inclusive.
• Ex-servicemen: upper age limit up to 45 years.
• Specified Armed Forces/CAPF/NPA/mounted police riding experience: up to 5 years' upper-age relaxation.
Important Dates
• Notification date / applications opened: 31 August 2026.
• Last date and time: 7 October 2026, 12:00 midnight.
• Exam/test date: To be announced in the Kerala PSC examination calendar and candidate profile.
Application Fee
• No application fee is required.
Selection Process
• Physical measurement and physical efficiency test.
• Practical proficiency test in the relevant instrument.
• Written/OMR/online test if scheduled, followed by document and medical verification.
• Nine-month pre-service training after selection.
How to Apply
1. Open the Kerala PSC One Time Registration portal.
2. Create a profile or sign in with User ID and password.
3. Update personal details, qualification, community and Aadhaar ID proof where available.
4. Find the stated category number and click Apply Now.
5. Verify the profile information and submit before midnight on 7 October 2026.
6. Save a printout or soft copy from My Applications.
Check Before Submission
• Apply only if every notified community, gender, service and physical condition is met.
• Check the category number before submission; submitted particulars cannot be deleted or altered.
• Keep qualification, age, community and experience originals ready.
• If a test is scheduled, submit examination confirmation through the profile within the announced period.
Official Information
• Notification: https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2026-08/noti-138-26.pdf
• Apply: https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in/thulasi/