Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer) (I NCA-M/E/B/T/SC/ST/V/D/SCCC/HN/LC/AI) Recruitment 2025 (Cat No 488/2025) — Police (Band Unit, Kerala PSC
Applications closed
The last date to apply for this notification has passed. Last date to apply: 31 December 2025.
Notification overview
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission |
| Department | Police (Band Unit |
| Post name | Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer) (I NCA-M/E/B/T/SC/ST/V/D/SCCC/HN/LC/AI) |
| Category number | 488/2025 |
| Reserved for | DHEEVARA, EZHAVA_THIYYA_BILLAVA, HINDU_NADAR, LC_AI, MUSLIM, SC, SCCC, ST, VISWAKARMA |
| Open to | Male |
| Vacancies | See official notification |
| Selection method | Direct Recruitment |
| Application mode | Online via Thulasi portal — no application fee |
| Last date to apply | 31 December 2025 |
Eligibility
Qualification
(1) Note: Note: Educational: a) Must have passed Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent. b) Must have minimum one year experience in playing Band, Bugle, Drum and allied musical instruments of Police Band Unit from a Firm/Institution/Band Troop having registration under State/Central Government. (i) The qualified candidates shall be required to pass a proficiency test on the respective subjects prior to the appointment. Proficiency will be assessed by a Practical Test conducted by Kerala Public Service Commission. (ii) Rule 10 (a) (ii) of Part II of the KS&SSR is applicable. (iii) In addition to the
Age limit
18–29 years. Candidates must be born between 2 January 1996 and 1 January 2007 (both dates included).
Salary
Scale of pay: ₹ 31,100 - 66,800/ 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. 488/2025.
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 Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer) (I NCA-M/E/B/T/SC/ST/V/D/SCCC/HN/LC/AI) (Cat No 488/2025)?
Applications closed on 31 December 2025. This notification is no longer open.
What is the salary of Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer) (I NCA-M/E/B/T/SC/ST/V/D/SCCC/HN/LC/AI) in Police (Band Unit?
The scale of pay is ₹ 31,100 - 66,800/ per month.
Who is eligible to apply?
18–29 years. Candidates must be born between 2 January 1996 and 1 January 2007 (both dates included). (1) Note: Note: Educational: a) Must have passed Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent. b) Must have minimum one year experience in playing Band, Bugle, Drum and allied musical instruments of Police Band Unit from a Firm/Institution/Band Troop having registration under State/Central Government. (i) The qualified candidates shall be required to pass a proficiency test on the respective subjects prior to the appointment. Proficiency will be assessed by a Practical Test conducted by Kerala Public Service Commission. (ii) Rule 10 (a) (ii) of Part II of the KS&SSR is applicable. (iii) 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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