KPSC Assistant Professor Surgical Oncology Recruitment 2025

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has issued its Third NCA Notification (Category No: 897/2025) for the recruitment of an Assistant Professor in Surgical Oncology within the Medical Education Department. This is a significant opportunity for qualified candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste community in Kerala. Applications are invited online for this prestigious post, with a single vacancy, and candidates must ensure their submissions are completed by the deadline of February 4, 2026. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review all eligibility criteria, application procedures, and important dates carefully to ensure a successful application.

Important Dates for KPSC Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology) 2025

Stay informed about the critical timelines for this recruitment drive:

Previous NCA Notifications for this Post

This is the Third NCA notification due to the continued paucity of qualified Scheduled Caste candidates. Previous notifications were:

KPSC Assistant Professor Surgical Oncology Vacancy 2025

Details regarding the department, post, scale of pay, and number of vacancies are as follows:

The ranked list published under this notification will remain in force until all earmarked vacancies for the Scheduled Caste community are filled, including those from the previous ranked list (Cat. No. 003/2021 dated 28.12.2021) due to candidate scarcity, and any future vacancies that may arise.

Eligibility Criteria for Assistant Professor in Surgical Oncology

Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply for the KPSC Assistant Professor position:

Age Limit

• Candidates must be between 22 and 50 years of age.
• Only candidates born between 02.01.1975 and 01.01.2003 (both dates included) are eligible to apply.
• Other conditions regarding age relaxation, as per para (2) of the General Conditions (except Para2(i)), may apply.

Educational Qualifications

1. Possess an M.Ch/DNB/DrNB in Surgical Oncology.
2. Have successfully completed the Basic Course in Biomedical Research from a recognized medical institution designated by the National Medical Commission.
3. Hold Permanent Registration under the Kerala State Medical Council (TCMC) or the Council for Modern Medicine.

Note: Qualifications are as per NMC 2025, Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations 2025 dated 30/06/2025. Additionally, qualifications recognized by executive orders or standing orders of Government as equivalent to a qualification specified for the post shall also be sufficient. Candidates must produce copies of Government orders declaring equivalent/higher qualifications when required by the Commission.

Application Process for KPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment

Follow these steps to successfully apply for the Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology) post:

One Time Registration (OTR)

• All candidates must register as per ‘ONE TIME REGISTRATION’ on the official website of the Kerala Public Service Commission: www.keralapsc.gov.in.
• Candidates who have already registered can apply by logging into their profile using their User-ID and password.

Applying for the Post

• After logging in, click on the ‘Apply Now‘ button corresponding to the Assistant Professor in Surgical Oncology (Category No. 897/2025) in the Notification Link.
• Photograph Upload: Candidates creating a new profile must upload a photograph taken within the last 6 months. The candidate’s name and the date the photograph was taken must be printed legibly at the bottom. This uploaded photograph will be valid for 10 years from the date of upload.
• Application Fee: No application fee is required for this recruitment.
• Ensure the correctness of your personal information and the secrecy of your password. Verify all information in your profile before final submission.
• Quote your User-ID for all future communications with the Commission.
• Applications, once submitted, are provisional and cannot be deleted or altered.
• Candidates are advised to keep a printout or soft copy of the online application for future reference. You can access printouts from the ‘My applications’ link in your profile.
• All correspondence with the Commission must be accompanied by a printout of the application.
• Applications not complying with the notification terms will be summarily rejected.
• Original documents (qualification, experience, age, community, etc.) must be produced when called for verification.
• Profile corrections made after the last date for applications will not reflect in the application; such corrections take effect only from the date they were made.
• Candidates with an AADHAR card should add it as an I.D. Proof in their profile.

Selection Process for KPSC Assistant Professor

The selection process for the Assistant Professor in Surgical Oncology post primarily involves:

• Direct Recruitment: Selection is exclusively from candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste community.
• Written/OMR/Online Test (If Conducted): If a written, OMR, or online test is part of the selection, candidates must submit a confirmation through their One Time Registration Profile to be eligible to write the examination.
• Admission Tickets: Only candidates who submit confirmation within the stipulated period can generate and download their Admission Tickets, available in the last 15 days before the test.
• Document Verification: Original documents to prove qualifications, age, community, etc., will be required during the verification process.

Details regarding the submission of confirmation and the availability of Admission Tickets will be published in the Examination Calendar and notified through candidates’ profiles and registered mobile numbers. Specific details about the exam pattern or syllabus are not mentioned in this notification and will be communicated separately if a test is conducted.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Caste/Community Discrepancy: If there is a difference in the Caste/Community claimed in the application and that recorded in the SSLC book, candidates must produce a Gazette Notification along with a Non Creamy Layer Certificate/Community Certificate at the time of certificate verification.
• General Conditions: Candidates must familiarize themselves with the instructions in Part II, General Conditions of the Gazette Notification, before applying. Applications not submitted in accordance with these terms will be rejected.
• Disciplinary Action: Submitting applications with bogus claims of qualification, experience, etc., will lead to disciplinary action as per Rule 22 of the Kerala Public Service Commission Rules of Procedure, including disqualification, debarment, or other legal proceedings.
• Compulsory Military Service: Those appointed must serve for four years during the first ten years of their service (including training) anywhere in India or abroad under Defense Services, if required. Differently-abled candidates and those who have completed 45 years of age are exempt from this compulsory service.
• The KS&SSR Part II Rule 10(a) ii is applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the KPSC Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology) post?

A1: The last date for submission of applications is February 4, 2026, until 12:00 midnight.

Q2: What is the age limit for this recruitment?

A2: Candidates must be between 22 and 50 years of age. Specifically, only candidates born between 02.01.1975 and 01.01.2003 (both dates inclusive) are eligible. Age relaxation rules apply as per General Conditions.

Q3: What are the essential educational qualifications required?

A3: Candidates must possess an M.Ch/DNB/DrNB in Surgical Oncology, have completed the Basic Course in Biomedical Research from an NMC-recognized institution, and hold permanent registration with the Kerala State Medical Council (TCMC)/Council for Modern Medicine.

Q4: Is there an application fee for the KPSC Assistant Professor (Surgical Oncology) recruitment?

A4: No, there is no application fee required for this recruitment.

Q5: How many vacancies are available for the Assistant Professor in Surgical Oncology post?

A5: There is 01 (One) vacancy specifically reserved for the Scheduled Caste community.

Q6: How can I apply for this KPSC recruitment?

A6: You must apply online through the official website www.keralapsc.gov.in after completing your ‘One Time Registration’. Log in to your profile and click ‘Apply Now’ for Category No. 897/2025.

Q7: What is a “Third NCA Notification”?

A7: An NCA (No Candidate Available) notification is issued when sufficient qualified candidates from a specific community (in this case, Scheduled Caste) are not available from previous ranked lists to fill reserved vacancies. This is the third such notification for this post.

Q8: Do I need to submit original documents with my application?

A8: No, you do not need to submit original documents with the initial online application. Original documents to prove qualification, experience, age, community, etc., will need to be produced only when called for by the Commission.