Havildar (Armed Police Battalion) (SR from ST Only ) Recruitment 2025 (Cat No 640/2025) — Kerala Police Service, Kerala PSC
Applications closed
The last date to apply for this notification has passed. Last date to apply: 4 February 2026.
Notification overview
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission |
| Department | Kerala Police Service |
| Post name | Havildar (Armed Police Battalion) (SR from ST Only ) |
| Category number | 640/2025 |
| Scope | District-wise |
| Vacancies | See official notification |
| Selection method | Direct Recruitment (Battalion wise) (Special Recruitment from among Scheduled Tribe only) Note : Applications submitted by candidates other than Scheduled Tribe will be rejected. Individual communicat |
| Application mode | Online via Thulasi portal — no application fee |
| Last date to apply | 4 February 2026 |
Eligibility
Qualification
(a) Educational :- 1. Pass in SSLC or its equivalent Those who have failed in SSLC shall also be considered if sufficient number of qualified candidates are not available to fill up the quota of Havildars reserved for the Scheduled Tribes. Note:-(i) Rule 10(a) (ii ) of Part II of KS & SSR is applicable . " In addition to the
Age limit
20–36 years. Candidates must be born between 2 January 1989 and 1 January 2005 (both dates included).
Salary
Scale of pay: ₹ 39,300 – 83,000/ 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. 640/2025.
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 Havildar (Armed Police Battalion) (SR from ST Only ) (Cat No 640/2025)?
Applications closed on 4 February 2026. This notification is no longer open.
What is the salary of Havildar (Armed Police Battalion) (SR from ST Only ) in Kerala Police Service?
The scale of pay is ₹ 39,300 – 83,000/ per month.
Who is eligible to apply?
20–36 years. Candidates must be born between 2 January 1989 and 1 January 2005 (both dates included). (a) Educational :- 1. Pass in SSLC or its equivalent Those who have failed in SSLC shall also be considered if sufficient number of qualified candidates are not available to fill up the quota of Havildars reserved for the Scheduled Tribes. Note:-(i) Rule 10(a) (ii ) of Part II of KS & SSR is applicable . " In addition to the
Is there an application fee?
No — Kerala PSC does not charge any fee to apply through Thulasi.
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