Caretaker (Female) Recruitment 2023 (Cat No 16/2023) — Women and Child Development, Kerala PSC
Applications closed
The last date to apply for this notification has passed. Last date to apply: 19 April 2023.
Kerala PSC published the Caretaker (Female) notification in Women and Child Development under Category No 16/2023. The application window closed on 19 April 2023. The details below are derived from the official notification PDF.
Notification overview
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission |
| Department | Women and Child Development |
| Post name | Caretaker (Female) |
| Category number | 16/2023 |
| Reserved for | ST |
| Vacancies | See official notification |
| Selection method | Direct Recruitment (From Female candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribe community only). In the absence of Scheduled Tribe Candidates, Scheduled Caste Candidates will also be considered for select |
| Application mode | Online via Thulasi portal — no application fee |
| Last date to apply | 19 April 2023 |
Eligibility
Qualification
1. PDC or Plus Two or equivalent and one year experience as a Care giver in any of the child care institutions recognised by the Kerala State Orphanage Control Board under Social Justice
Age limit
18–41 years. Candidates must be born between 2 January 1982 and 1 January 2005 (both dates included). Usual age relaxation applies for SC/ST and OBC candidates.
Check your age eligibility with the free Kerala PSC age calculator
Salary
Scale of pay: ₹ 27900-63700/ per month.
How to apply
Register once on the Kerala PSC Thulasi portal (thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in) with your photo and ID.
Log in and open Notifications → Category No. 16/2023.
Click Apply Now, verify your details and submit before the last date.
Keep the confirmation page — the admit card arrives on the same portal later.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for Caretaker (Female) (Cat No 16/2023)?
Applications closed on 19 April 2023. This notification is no longer open.
What is the salary of Caretaker (Female) in Women and Child Development?
The scale of pay is ₹ 27900-63700/ per month.
Who is eligible to apply?
18–41 years. Candidates must be born between 2 January 1982 and 1 January 2005 (both dates included). Usual age relaxation applies for SC/ST and OBC candidates. 1. PDC or Plus Two or equivalent and one year experience as a Care giver in any of the child care institutions recognised by the Kerala State Orphanage Control Board under Social Justice
Is there an application fee?
No — Kerala PSC does not charge any fee to apply through Thulasi.
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