APPLICATIONS CLOSED Category No. 422/2024 Statewide

Junior Scientific Officer Recruitment 2024 (Cat No 422/2024) — Health Services Department, Kerala PSC

Last updated: 25 Aug 2026

Applications closed

The last date to apply for this notification has passed. Last date to apply: 1 January 2025.

Kerala PSC published the Junior Scientific Officer notification in Health Services Department under Category No 422/2024. 6 vacancies are notified. The application window closed on 1 January 2025. The details below are derived from the official notification PDF.

Notification overview

OrganizationKerala Public Service Commission
DepartmentHealth Services Department
Post nameJunior Scientific Officer
Category number422/2024
ScopeStatewide
Vacancies6
Selection methodDirect Recruitment
Application modeOnline via Thulasi portal — no application fee
Last date to apply1 January 2025

Eligibility

Qualification

1) M.Sc. (Microbiology) or 2) M.Sc. (Biochemistry) or 3) M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology of a recognised University (Link) EQUIVALENT

Age limit

18–38 years. Candidates must be born between 2 January 1986 and 1 January 2006 (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: ₹ 51,400-1,10,300/ per month.

How to apply

1

Register once on the Kerala PSC Thulasi portal (thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in) with your photo and ID.

2

Log in and open Notifications → Category No. 422/2024.

3

Click Apply Now, verify your details and submit before the last date.

4

Keep the confirmation page — the admit card arrives on the same portal later.

Start preparing for this exam today

PSC Mastery has 44,000+ practice questions mapped to the Kerala PSC syllabus — with spaced repetition that remembers what you forgot, daily current affairs, and mock tests. Works fully offline.

General KnowledgeMalayalamEnglishMaths & Mental AbilityCurrent Affairs
Get the appFree to start · English + Malayalam

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for Junior Scientific Officer (Cat No 422/2024)?

Applications closed on 1 January 2025. This notification is no longer open.

What is the salary of Junior Scientific Officer in Health Services Department?

The scale of pay is ₹ 51,400-1,10,300/ per month.

Who is eligible to apply?

18–38 years. Candidates must be born between 2 January 1986 and 1 January 2006 (both dates included). Usual age relaxation applies for SC/ST and OBC candidates. 1) M.Sc. (Microbiology) or 2) M.Sc. (Biochemistry) or 3) M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology of a recognised University (Link) EQUIVALENT

Is there an application fee?

No — Kerala PSC does not charge any fee to apply through Thulasi.

More Kerala PSC notifications

This page is an independent summary for aspirants. Always verify details in the official notification on keralapsc.gov.in before applying. PSC Mastery is not affiliated with the Kerala Public Service Commission.