Kerala PSC High School Teacher Arabic NCA Recruitment 2025-26

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has officially announced its First NCA (No Candidate Available) Notification for the recruitment of High School Teacher (Arabic) posts, bearing Category Numbers 836/2025 to 838/2025. This is a significant opportunity for qualified candidates from Scheduled Caste, Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava, and Viswakarma communities across Kerala to join the General Education Department. Aspiring applicants must apply online through the KPSC One Time Registration portal by February 4, 2026, ensuring all eligibility criteria are met for this prestigious government teaching position.

Important Dates for Kerala PSC HST Arabic NCA 2025-26

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Kerala PSC High School Teacher (Arabic) Post Details

• Department: General Education
• Name of Post: High School Teacher (Arabic)
• Scale of Pay: ₹41,300 – ₹87,000/-
• Method of Appointment: Direct Recruitment. This notification is specifically for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava, and Viswakarma communities only, as it is an NCA notification.

District-wise Vacancies for HST Arabic NCA

The recruitment is announced for specific districts and communities due to the ‘No Candidate Available’ (NCA) status from previous ranked lists. Candidates must apply for only one district where vacancies exist for their respective community.

Note: Separate Ranked Lists will be prepared for each reservation group of communities for each district. These new ranked lists will remain in force until candidates are advised and appointed against the vacancies earmarked for the above communities and remain unfilled due to the paucity of candidates during the currency of the ranked list published for the post in the districts mentioned above.

Eligibility Criteria for HST Arabic

Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply for the High School Teacher (Arabic) post:

Age Limit

• For Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava and Viswakarma candidates: Applicants must be between 18 and 43 years old. This means candidates born between 02.01.1982 and 01.01.2007 (both dates inclusive) are eligible.
• For Scheduled Caste candidates: Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years old. This means candidates born between 02.01.1980 and 01.01.2007 (both dates inclusive) are eligible.
• Age Relaxation: Concessions allowed in the upper age limit, as per para 2(i) of the General Conditions under Part II of the Notification, are applicable. However, the maximum age limit, including all concessions, shall in no case exceed 50 years.

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must possess one of the following primary qualifications:

1. A Degree in Arabic or a Degree with Arabic as one of the optional subjects under pattern II of Part III, AND a B.Ed/B.T/L.T degree conferred or recognized by the Universities in Kerala.
2. OR
3. A Title of Oriental Learning in Arabic (awarded or recognized by the Universities in Kerala, declared equivalent to a Part III Degree), AND a Certificate in Language Teacher’s Training issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala.

Important Notes on Qualifications:

• Degrees/Diplomas awarded by UGC-approved Universities or Institutions established through an Act passed by Parliament/State Legislative Assembly, in accordance with G.O.(M.S) No.526/PD dated 17.07.1965, are acceptable for appointment in Government Service.
• Candidates who have acquired a B.A. (Arabic and Islamic History) double main degree from Calicut University are also eligible for this post.
• Post Graduates in Arabic are also eligible to apply if they possess B.Ed/B.T/L.T.
• The B.Ed degree should specifically be in the concerned language (Arabic).
• Applicants must mention the disciplines in which their B.A./M.A. and B.Ed. degrees were obtained.
• Qualifications recognized by executive orders or standing orders of the Government as equivalent to a specified qualification, or those pre-supposing the acquisition of lower qualifications, are also considered sufficient.

Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (K-TET) Requirement

• Candidates must have passed the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (K-TET, Category III) for this post, conducted by the Government of Kerala.

K-TET Exemptions

The following candidates are exempted from acquiring K-TET:

• Candidates who have qualified CTET/NET/SET/M.Phil/Ph.D in the respective subjects.
• Candidates who have qualified M.Ed. in any subject.
• Note: CTET (Primary Stage & Elementary Stage) qualification will NOT be considered as an alternative qualification for K-TET Category III.

Application Process for Kerala PSC HST Arabic

Follow these steps to successfully apply for the High School Teacher (Arabic) post:

1. One Time Registration: Candidates must register as per “ONE TIME REGISTRATION” with the official Kerala Public Service Commission website, www.keralapsc.gov.in, before applying.
2. Login and Apply: After registration, log in to your profile using your User-ID and password. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button next to the respective post in the Notification Link.
3. Photograph Upload: Candidates creating a new profile must upload a photograph taken within the last 6 months. Ensure your name and the date the photograph was taken are legibly printed at the bottom. This uploaded photograph will be valid for 10 years.
4. No Application Fee: There is no application fee required for this recruitment.
5. Aadhaar Card as ID Proof: Candidates who have an Aadhaar card should add it as an ID Proof in their profile.
6. Review and Submit: Before the final submission, ensure the correctness of all personal information in your profile. Once submitted, applications cannot be deleted or altered.
7. Keep a Printout: Candidates are advised to keep a printout or soft copy of the online application for future reference.
8. Single District Application: Candidates should apply to only one district where vacancies exist for their respective community. Submitting applications to more than one district will lead to rejection and disciplinary action.

Selection Process & Exam Confirmation

The selection process may involve a written, OMR, or online test. Here’s what you need to know:

• Exam Confirmation: If an examination is conducted, candidates must submit a confirmation for writing the examination through their One Time Registration profile.
• Admission Tickets: Only candidates who submit confirmation within the stipulated period will be able to generate and download their Admission Tickets. These will be available during the last 15 days leading up to the test date.
• Rejection of Applications: Applications of candidates who do not submit confirmation within the stipulated period will be rejected absolutely.
• Updates: Periods regarding the submission of confirmation and the availability of Admission Tickets will be published in the Examination Calendar and communicated via candidate profiles and registered mobile numbers.

Special Concessions Regarding Appointment and Age Limit

Certain categories of candidates are eligible for special preferences and age limit concessions:

• Wives of Jawans: Preference will be given to qualified wives of Jawans (including soldiers in active service and those in Base Establishment) in recruitment as Teachers. Proper certificates from the Commanding Officer are required.
• First Class Scouts and Guides: Preference will be given to First Class Scouts and Guides in the matter of appointment as Teachers.
• Government Primary and Nursery School Teachers: Qualified graduate teachers from Government Primary and Nursery Schools are exempted from the upper age limit. Proper certificates from concerned authorities are required.
• Claiming Concessions: Candidates eligible for any preferences or age limit concessions must claim them through the “weightage and preferences” link provided in their One Time Registration Profile. Failure to claim these concessions may lead to rejection for being over-aged.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Caste/Community Discrepancy: If there is a difference in the Caste/Community claimed in the application and that entered in the SSLC Book, the candidate must produce a gazette notification in this regard, along with a Non-creamy Layer certificate/Community certificate, at the time of certificate verification.
• General Conditions: Candidates are advised to thoroughly acquaint themselves with the instructions given in Part II, General Conditions, before submitting their application. Applications not submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions will be rejected.
• Disciplinary Action: Appropriate disciplinary action, including debarment from applying or invalidation of answer scripts, will be initiated against candidates making bogus claims of qualification or other false information.

FAQs: Kerala PSC High School Teacher Arabic NCA 2025-26

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Kerala PSC High School Teacher (Arabic) posts?

A1: The last date for receipt of applications is February 4, 2026, up to 12:00 Midnight.

Q2: Is there an application fee for this Kerala PSC recruitment?

A2: No, there is no application fee required for the Kerala PSC High School Teacher (Arabic) NCA recruitment.

Q3: Can I apply for the High School Teacher (Arabic) post in multiple districts?

A3: No, candidates should apply to only one district where vacancies exist for their respective community. Submitting applications for more than one district will lead to rejection and disciplinary action.

Q4: Is passing K-TET Category III mandatory for this post?

A4: Yes, passing K-TET Category III is mandatory. However, candidates who have qualified CTET/NET/SET/M.Phil/Ph.D in the respective subjects or M.Ed. in any subject are exempted from K-TET.

Q5: What are the specific age limits for different communities under this notification?

A5: For Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava and Viswakarma communities, the age limit is 18-43 years (born between 02.01.1982 and 01.01.2007). For Scheduled Caste candidates, it is 18-45 years (born between 02.01.1980 and 01.01.2007). The maximum age, including all relaxations, cannot exceed 50 years.

Q6: What if my community mentioned in the application differs from my SSLC book?

A6: If there’s a difference, you must produce a gazette notification regarding this, along with a Non-creamy Layer certificate/Community certificate, at the time of certificate verification.

Q7: How will I know if an examination is scheduled and how to get the admission ticket?

A7: If an examination is conducted, you must submit a confirmation through your One Time Registration profile. Admission Tickets can then be downloaded 15 days before the test. Information will be published in the Examination Calendar and via your profile/registered mobile number.

Q8: Are there any special concessions for certain categories?

A8: Yes, special preferences and age limit concessions are available for wives of Jawans, First Class Scouts and Guides, and qualified graduate teachers from Government Primary/Nursery Schools. These must be claimed through your One Time Registration profile.