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Kerala PSC recruitment notification for the post of Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer) in Police (Band Unit). Category No: 596/2022. Vacancies: 267 (Statewide). Scale of Pay: 31100-66800/-. Method of Appointment: Direct Recruitment. Applications must be submitted online on or before 01-02-2023 through Kerala PSC One Time Registration.

Age limit

18-26; Candidates born between 02.01.1996 and 01.01.2004 (both dates included). Age relaxation applicable for OBC, SC/ST, and Ex-servicemen as per rules. 5 years age relaxation for those with horse riding experience in Indian Armed Forces/Central Armed Police Forces/National Police Academy or other State Mounted Police units. Check your age for this post with your date of birth and category

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: • Pass in Plus Two or equivalent examination • Minimum one year experience in playing Band, Bugle, Drum or related musical instruments from a Government/Government recognized institution or Band Troop Technical Qualifications: • Must pass a proficiency test in the relevant subject conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission Experience Required: Minimum one year experience in playing Band, Bugle, Drum or related musical instruments. Physical Standards: Height: 168 cm (161 cm for SC/ST). Chest: Minimum 81 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm (76 cm with 5 cm expansion for SC/ST). Must pass 5 out of 8 items in the National Physical Efficiency Test for men. Must possess normal vision without glasses (Distant vision 6/6 Snellen, Near vision 0.5 Snellen for both eyes). No physical deformities like knock-knee, flat foot, varicose vein, bow legs, deformed limbs, irregular/protruding teeth, or defective speech/hearing. Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: KS & SSR Part II Rule 10(a)(ii) is applicable.
General conditions from the notification
Candidates must be physically fit. Training for 9 months at Police Training College/Kerala Police Academy or other institutions. Security bond required. Service liable to be anywhere in Kerala or outside India as per government orders. Probation period of 2 years within a continuous period of 3 years.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 596/2022. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification publishedNot announced yet(next)
  2. Last date to apply1 Feb 2023(done)
  3. Exam8 Jul 2023(done)
  4. Rank list4 Jun 2025(done)

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