CATEGORY NO: 003/2024

Applications are invited online only through One Time Registration from qualified candidates for
appointment in the undermentioned post in Kerala Government Service. Before applying for the post the
candidates should register as per One Time Registration through the official website of Kerala Public
Service Commission. Candidates who have already registered can apply through their Profile.

1 Department : Technical Education

2 Name of Post : Lecturer in Architecture (Govt. Polytechnics)

3 Scale of pay : AICTE Scale

4 Number of vacancy : Anticipated

Note: 1 Due to the non availability of DA-LV candidate in the previous Ranked List of this post, as
per section 34(2) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 one vacancy is reserved
for DA-LV category. The same will be filled from the above said category from the ranked
list published as per this notification. In the absence of the above said DA category in the
ranked list as per this notification, the same will be advised from other eligible DA categories
as per Section 34(2) of the above said Act. In the absence of DA candidates, it will be
advised from General Category.

2: 4% of the total vacancies reported shall be reserved for eligible Differently Abled candidates
with disabilities as specified vide G.O(P) No. 5/2023/SJD dated 01.10.2023
[Link:]

Present Order for Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Section 34
The Ranked list published by the Commission in response to this notification shall remain in force for a
minimum period of one year and maximum period of three years, provided that the said list will continue to
be in force till the publication of a new list after the expiry of the minimum period of one year, or till the
expiry of three years whichever is earlier. Candidates will be advised from the said list against the vacancies
noted above and against vacancies that may be reported to the Commission during the period of currency of
the Ranked list.
5 Method of - Direct recruitment
appointment

6 Age limit - 20 – 39, Only candidates born between 02/01/1985 and

01/01/2004 (both dates are included) are eligible to apply for the post with
usual age relaxation to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other
Backward Communities.(For other conditions of age relaxation please see
Para(2) of Part II General Conditions in the Gazette)
Note:
Officers of the Technical Education Department, Public Works Department,
Public Health Engineering Department, Industries Department, Architecture
and Town Planning Department may also apply as per this notification.
They will be allowed age relaxation to the extent of their service in those
departments. (maximum age limit shall not exceed 50 years as on
01.01.2024)

7 Qualification - First class Bachelor's Degree in appropriate branch of

Engineering/Technology from a recognized University after undergoing a
regular course of study.

Note: i KS & SSR part II Rule 10 (a)ii is applicable

ii 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 qualification stipulated for the post.
 Weightage marks for Non-qualifying Degrees for ranking will be awarded as detailed below.
Non-Qualifying M.Phil - 2 marks
Non-Qualifying Ph.D - 4 marks
Both M.Phil and Ph.D (Non-Qualifying) - 5 marks
Post Doctoral Fellowship - 2 marks

Non-qualifying degree means the additional qualifications which are earned apart from the
qualifications insisted on as essential qualifications for the post. If Ph.D/M.Phil/Post
Doctoral Fellowship is reckoned as essential qualification for the post, weightage marks will
not be awarded for it. Weightage marks will be awarded only to those non-qualifying
degrees which are claimed in the application and which are acquired on or before the last
date for receipt of applications
iii In addition to the qualifications mentioned above, qualifications notified as equivalent to the
prescribed qualification by way of executive orders or standing orders of the Government,
as well as higher qualification which presuppose the basic qualification prescribed for the
post, shall be acceptable. Government Orders regarding equivalent qualifications / higher
qualifications shall be produced by the candidate as and when called for by the
Commission.

iv 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 Services.
https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/circular_12_18_1.pdf

Liability to serve in the Defence Services :

Persons appointed to the above mentioned post shall be liable, notwithstanding that at the time of
requisition they are holding higher appointments, to serve for a minimum period of four years (including
period spent in training) in the Defence Services or on assignments relating to Defence efforts anywhere in
India or abroad, if so required. The liability to serve in the Defence Services will be limited to the first 10
years of service and will not ordinarily apply to those above 40 years of age.
Probation
Every person appointed to this post shall from the date on which he joins duty, be on probation for a period
of two years on duty within a continuous period of three years.
8.Mode of submitting Application:-
a) Candidates must register as per ONE TIME REGISTRATION with the official Website of Kerala Public
Service Commission www.keralapsc.gov.in before applying for the post. Candidates who have registered can
apply by logging in to their profile using their User-ID and password. Candidates must click on the 'Apply
Now' button of the respective posts in the Notification Link to apply for a post. The Photograph uploaded
should be one taken after 31.12.2014. Name of the candidate and the date of photograph taken should be
printed legibly at the bottom portion. The photograph once uploaded meeting all requirements shall be valid
for 10 years from the date of uploading. Candidates creating new profile from 01.01.2022 shall upload
photograph taken within six months. There is no change in other instructions regarding the uploading of
photographs. No application fee is required. Candidates shall take a print out of the application by clicking
the link My Application in their profile. All correspondence with the Commission regarding the application
should be accompanied with the print out of the application. Candidates are responsible for the correctness of
the personal information and secrecy of password. Before the final submission of the application on the
profile candidates must ensure correctness of the information on their profile. They must quote the User-ID
for further communication with the Commission. Application once submitted is received as provisional and
the details cannot be deleted or altered after the last date for receipt of applications.. The application will be
summarily rejected if non compliance with the notification is found in due course of processing. Documents
to prove qualification, age, Community etc. have to be produced as and when called for. The profile
correction made by the candidates themselves or in the office of KPSC on request, after the last date fixed for
the receipt of applications will not reflect in the application.Such corrections will come into effect only on
the date on which corrections have been made.

b) If a Written/OMR/Online Test is conducted as part of this selection, candidates shall submit a

confirmation on writing the examination through their one time registration profile. Such candidates alone
can generate and download the admission tickets in the last 15 days till the date of test .The application of the
candidates who do not submit confirmation within the stipulated period will be rejected summarily. The
period regarding the submission of confirmation and availability of admission tickets will be published in
the examination calendar itself. Information in this regard will be given to the candidates in their respective
profiles and mobile phone number registered in it.

c) Candidates who have AADHAAR card should add AADHAAR Card as I.D Proof in their profile
9 Special Instructions to candidates
(a) In the case of difference in Caste/Community claimed in the application and that entered in SSLC
book, the candidate shall produce a Gazette Notification in this regard, along with Non Creamy
Layer Certificate/Community Certificate at the time of certificate verification.
(b) Candidates are required to acquaint themselves with the instructions given in the notification as
Part II, General Conditions before submitting application for the post. Applications which are not
submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down in the General Conditions are
liable to be rejected.
(c) Appropriate disciplinary action as per Rule 22 of the Kerala Public Service Commission Rules of
Procedure shall be initiated against those candidates who submit applications with bogus claims of
qualification regarding education, experience etc. and are liable to be disqualified for being
considered for a particular post or debarment from applying to the Commission either permanently
or for any period or the invalidation of their answer scripts or products in a written/practical test or
the initiation of criminal or other proceedings against them or their removal or dismissal from
office or the ordering of any other disciplinary action against them if they have already been
appointed, or any one or more of the above.
10. Last date for submission of application:- 03.04.2024 , Wednesday upto 12.00 midnight.
11. Address to which applications are to be sent : www.keralapsc.gov.in

(Candidates must see the General Conditions in Part II of the Gazette Notification for instructions regarding
Photo, ID Card etc.)