High School Teacher (Tamil) Recruitment 2024 (Cat No 248/2024) — Education, Kerala PSC
Applications closed
The last date to apply for this notification has passed. Last date to apply: 4 September 2024.
Kerala PSC published the High School Teacher (Tamil) notification in Education under Category No 248/2024. The application window closed on 4 September 2024. The details below are derived from the official notification PDF.
Notification overview
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission |
| Department | Education |
| Post name | High School Teacher (Tamil) |
| Category number | 248/2024 |
| Scope | District-wise |
| Vacancies | See official notification |
| Selection method | Direct Recruitment |
| Application mode | Online via Thulasi portal — no application fee |
| Last date to apply | 4 September 2024 |
Eligibility
Qualification
1) A Degree in Tamil and B.Ed/B.T/L.T conferred or recognized by the Universities in Kerala. OR Note : A Title of Oriental Learning in Tamil awarded or recognized by the Universities in Kerala (if such Title has been declared as equivalent to part III of Degree) and Certificate in Language Teacher's Training issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala. The Degrees/Diplomas awarded by UGC approved Universities or Institutions established through an act passed by Parliament/State Legislative Assembly in accordance with the conditions laid down in G.O.(M.S) No.526/PD dated 17.07.1965 are acceptable for appointment in Government Service. (Link) https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/circular_12_18_1.pdf 2) Must have passed the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (K-TET) for this post conducted by the Government of Kerala. Note :- (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Exemption: 1. Candidates who have qualified CTET/NET/SET/M.Phil/Ph.D in the respective subjects / M.Ed. in any subject are exempted from acquiring TET (G.O. (P) No. 145/ 16/G.Edn. Dated 30.08.16, G.O.(P)No.206/16/G.Edn. Dated 08.12.2016 and G.O (P) No. 15/2020/ G.Edn dated 9.10.20) 2. Candidates who have passed CTET Primary stage and CTET Elementary stage were excluded from KTET Cat. I & KTET Cat. II respectively. But CTET(Primary & Elementary Stage)
Age limit
18–40 years. Candidates must be born between 2 January 1984 and 1 January 2006 (both dates included). Usual age relaxation applies for SC/ST and OBC candidates.
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Salary
Scale of pay: ₹ 41,300-87,000/ 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. 248/2024.
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 High School Teacher (Tamil) (Cat No 248/2024)?
Applications closed on 4 September 2024. This notification is no longer open.
What is the salary of High School Teacher (Tamil) in Education?
The scale of pay is ₹ 41,300-87,000/ per month.
Who is eligible to apply?
18–40 years. Candidates must be born between 2 January 1984 and 1 January 2006 (both dates included). Usual age relaxation applies for SC/ST and OBC candidates. 1) A Degree in Tamil and B.Ed/B.T/L.T conferred or recognized by the Universities in Kerala. OR Note : A Title of Oriental Learning in Tamil awarded or recognized by the Universities in Kerala (if such Title has been declared as equivalent to part III of Degree) and Certificate in Language Teacher's Training issued by the Commissioner for Government Examinations, Kerala. The Degrees/Diplomas awarded by UGC approved Universities or Institutions established through an act passed by Parliament/State Legislative Assembly in accordance with the conditions laid down in G.O.(M.S) No.526/PD dated 17.07.1965 are acceptable for appointment in Government Service. (Link) https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/circular_12_18_1.pdf 2) Must have passed the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (K-TET) for this post conducted by the Government of Kerala. Note :- (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Exemption: 1. Candidates who have qualified CTET/NET/SET/M.Phil/Ph.D in the respective subjects / M.Ed. in any subject are exempted from acquiring TET (G.O. (P) No. 145/ 16/G.Edn. Dated 30.08.16, G.O.(P)No.206/16/G.Edn. Dated 08.12.2016 and G.O (P) No. 15/2020/ G.Edn dated 9.10.20) 2. Candidates who have passed CTET Primary stage and CTET Elementary stage were excluded from KTET Cat. I & KTET Cat. II respectively. But CTET(Primary & Elementary Stage)
Is there an application fee?
No — Kerala PSC does not charge any fee to apply through Thulasi.
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