Kerala PSC Junior Lab Assistant 2025-26 | Cat. 733/2025

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has released a significant recruitment notification for the post of Junior Lab Assistant under the Medical Education Department, Category No. 733/2025. This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates seeking government jobs in Kerala, with an attractive pay scale ranging from ₹27,900 to ₹63,700/-. Applications are invited online via One Time Registration, with the last date for submission set for February 4, 2026. Prospective candidates must ensure they meet the age, educational, and other specified criteria before applying.

Important Dates

Post Details

• Department: Medical Education
• Name of Post: Junior Lab Assistant
• Category Number: 733/2025
• Scale of Pay: ₹ 27,900 – 63,700/-
• Number of Vacancies: Anticipated
• Method of Appointment: Direct Recruitment

Note I: The Ranked list of selected candidates will be valid for a minimum period of one year or up to three years, whichever is earlier, or until a new list is published. Candidates will be advised against vacancies reported during the currency of this list.

Note II: A 4% reservation of the total reported vacancies is allotted for eligible differently-abled candidates, as per G.O.(P) No. 13/2024/SJD dated 17.10.2024. For more details, refer to the Present Order for Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Section 34.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

• Candidates must be between 18 and 36 years of age.
• Only candidates born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2007 (both dates included) are eligible to apply.
• Usual age relaxation will be provided to candidates belonging to Other Backward Communities (OBC) and Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) categories. For detailed conditions regarding age relaxation, refer to Part II, Para 2 of the General Conditions of the Gazette notification.

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must possess a:

• Pass in Pre-Degree/Plus Two Course or Equivalent Examinations with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects, OR
• VHSE (MLT)

Note on Equivalent/Higher Qualification:

• Rule 10(a) ii of Part II of KS & SSR is applicable.
• Qualifications recognized by executive orders or standing orders of the Government as equivalent to a specified qualification for a post, and qualifications that pre-suppose the acquisition of the lower qualification prescribed for the post, will also be considered sufficient. Copies of Government orders declaring equivalent/higher qualifications must be produced when required by the Commission.

Application Process

All eligible candidates must apply Online through the official website of the Kerala Public Service Commission, www.keralapsc.gov.in, by following the ‘One Time Registration’ process.

Steps to Apply:

1. One Time Registration: If you are a new applicant, register as per ‘ONE TIME REGISTRATION’ on the KPSC website. Existing users can log in with their User-ID and password.
2. Apply for the Post: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button corresponding to Category No. 733/2025 (Junior Lab Assistant) in the Notification Link.
3. Photograph Upload: New registrants must upload a photograph taken within the last 6 months. The candidate’s name and the date of the photograph taken must be legibly printed at the bottom. The uploaded photograph, meeting all requirements, will be valid for 10 years from the date of uploading.
4. No Application Fee: There is no application fee for this recruitment.
5. Review and Submission: Before final submission, ensure the correctness of all personal information in your profile. Applications are provisional and cannot be deleted or altered after submission.
6. Printout for Reference: Candidates are advised to keep a printout or soft copy of the online application for future reference. This can be accessed via the ‘My applications’ link in your profile.
7. Correspondence: All correspondence with the Commission must be accompanied by a printout of the application. Applications found non-compliant with the notification will be summarily rejected.
8. Original Documents: Original documents to prove qualification, experience, age, community, etc., must be produced when called for by the Commission. Profile corrections made after the last date will not be reflected in the application.
9. Aadhar as ID Proof: Candidates who have an AADHAR Card should add it as an ID Proof in their profile.

Selection Process

The selection process may involve a Written/OMR/Online Test. If a test is conducted, candidates must submit a confirmation for writing the examination through their One Time Registration Profile. Only candidates who submit confirmation within the stipulated period will be able to generate and download their Admission Tickets (available 15 days prior to the test date). Applications of candidates who fail to submit confirmation will be rejected absolutely. The examination calendar will publish details regarding confirmation submission and admit card availability.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Caste/Community Discrepancy: If there is a difference in Caste/Community claimed in the application and that entered in the SSLC book, candidates must produce a Gazette Notification along with Non Creamy Layer Certificate/Community Certificate during certificate verification.
• General Conditions: Candidates are required to acquaint themselves with the instructions given in Part II, General Conditions of the Gazette notification before applying. Applications not submitted in accordance with these terms will be rejected.
• Disciplinary Action: Appropriate disciplinary action as per Rule 22 of the Kerala Public Service Commission Rules of Procedure will be initiated against candidates making bogus claims regarding qualifications, experience, etc. This may include disqualification, debarment, invalidation of answer scripts, or criminal proceedings.

For more details, including photo and ID card instructions, refer to the General Conditions given in Part II of the Gazette Notification.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Kerala Government Service. Apply online well before the deadline of February 4, 2026, to secure your chance at a rewarding career as a Junior Lab Assistant!