Lecturer in Tamil Recruitment 2025 (Cat No 703/2025) — General Education Department (DIET), 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 | General Education Department (DIET) |
| Post name | Lecturer in Tamil |
| Category number | 703/2025 |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Selection method | Direct Recruitment |
| Application mode | Online via Thulasi portal — no application fee |
| Last date to apply | 4 February 2026 |
Eligibility
Qualification
1. Masters Degree with not less than 50% marks in Tamil Language and Literature from any statutory University established in India. 2. M.Ed Degree with not less than 50% marks with specialization in Language Education or Methods of Teaching Tamil from any statutory University established in India 3. Teacher Eligibility Test or National or State Eligibility Test or M.Phil or Ph.D in the subject concerned or in Education Note :- 1) 2) 3) Candidates who have acquired Non-qualifying degrees viz. Ph.D/M.Phil/Post Doctoral Fellowship will be awarded weightage marks provided that such non- qualifying degrees shall be in the subjects pertaining to the basic
Age limit
22–40 years. Candidates must be born between 2 January 1985 and 1 January 2003 (both dates included). Usual age relaxation applies for SC/ST and OBC candidates.
Salary
Scale of pay: 55200 -115300/-₹ 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. 703/2025.
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 Lecturer in Tamil (Cat No 703/2025)?
Applications closed on 4 February 2026. This notification is no longer open.
What is the salary of Lecturer in Tamil in General Education Department (DIET)?
The scale of pay is 55200 -115300/-₹ per month.
Who is eligible to apply?
22–40 years. Candidates must be born between 2 January 1985 and 1 January 2003 (both dates included). Usual age relaxation applies for SC/ST and OBC candidates. 1. Masters Degree with not less than 50% marks in Tamil Language and Literature from any statutory University established in India. 2. M.Ed Degree with not less than 50% marks with specialization in Language Education or Methods of Teaching Tamil from any statutory University established in India 3. Teacher Eligibility Test or National or State Eligibility Test or M.Phil or Ph.D in the subject concerned or in Education Note :- 1) 2) 3) Candidates who have acquired Non-qualifying degrees viz. Ph.D/M.Phil/Post Doctoral Fellowship will be awarded weightage marks provided that such non- qualifying degrees shall be in the subjects pertaining to the basic
Is there an application fee?
No — Kerala PSC does not charge any fee to apply through Thulasi.
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