APPLICATIONS CLOSED Category No. 75/2020

Seaman (Special Recruitment for ST only) Recruitment 2020 (Cat No 75/2020) — Hydrographic Survey Wing(Port Dept.), Kerala PSC

Last updated: 26 Aug 2026

Applications closed

The last date to apply for this notification has passed. Last date to apply: 30 September 2020.

Kerala PSC published the Seaman (Special Recruitment for ST only) notification in Hydrographic Survey Wing(Port Dept.) under Category No 75/2020. The application window closed on 30 September 2020. The details below are derived from the official notification PDF.

Notification overview

OrganizationKerala Public Service Commission
DepartmentHydrographic Survey Wing(Port Dept.)
Post nameSeaman (Special Recruitment for ST only)
Category number75/2020
VacanciesSee official notification
Selection methodDirect Recruitment (Special Recruitment from among Scheduled Tribes only). Note:- Applications received from candidates other than Scheduled Tribe will be rejected. Individual communications regarding
Application modeOnline via Thulasi portal — no application fee
Last date to apply30 September 2020

Eligibility

Qualification

(1)Must have studied upto Standard VIII. (2)Proficiency in boat pulling,knots,splices and rigging,handling single cylinder motor boats,anchor work and swimming. The proficiency in the above work shall be assessed in a practical test conducted by the KPSC at the time of selection. Note:- In making selection preference as coming with the meaning if GO(MS) No.50/70/PD dated 12.02.1970 as amended by GO(MS)No.246/70/PD dated 21.07.1970 shall be given to candidate who had undergone seamen training successfully in the Kerala Institute of Nautical Studies, Vizhinjam or similar other training institutions. (3) They shall possess the physical standards specified below. Height- Not less than 160 cms.(without shoes or boots) Weight- Not less than 48 kgs. Chest- Not less than 78cms normal and not less than 83 cms on expansion. (4) Visual standard Right eye Left eye Distant vision 6/6 6/6 Near vision 0.6 0.6 Squint or any morbid condition of the eyes or eyelids (eg.Trachoma) will be deemed as a dis (this text is cut off in our record — read the full condition in the official notification PDF)

Salary

Scale of pay: ₹ 17500 - 39500/- 4 No. of Vacancy : Districtwise Kollam- 01(ST) Note:(i) The above Vacancies are now in existence. The list of selected candidates published by the Commission shall remain in force for a minimum period of one year and a maximum period of three years provided that the said list will 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. 75/2020.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for Seaman (Special Recruitment for ST only) (Cat No 75/2020)?

Applications closed on 30 September 2020. This notification is no longer open.

What is the salary of Seaman (Special Recruitment for ST only) in Hydrographic Survey Wing(Port Dept.)?

The scale of pay is ₹ 17500 - 39500/- 4 No. of Vacancy : Districtwise Kollam- 01(ST) Note:(i) The above Vacancies are now in existence. The list of selected candidates published by the Commission shall remain in force for a minimum period of one year and a maximum period of three years provided that the said list will per month.

Who is eligible to apply?

See the official notification PDF for the full eligibility conditions.

Is there an application fee?

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

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