Kerala PSC KWA Meter Reader Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age Limit, Qualification & Relaxation Details

The Kerala PSC has announced the KWA Meter Reader Recruitment 2025 under Category No. 279/2025, inviting applications through the One Time Registration system. Candidates must meet the prescribed age limit, educational qualifications, and other eligibility conditions to apply. Below is a detailed look at the complete eligibility criteria including relaxations and equivalent qualifications.

Kerala PSC KWA Meter Reader Notification 2025 Highlights

Kerala PSC KWA Meter 2025 Reader Previous Question Papers – PYQs PDF

Kerala PSC KWA Meter Reader Eligibility Criteria 2025 – Age, Qualification

1. Method of Appointment

• The post will be filled through Direct Recruitment by Kerala Public Service Commission.

2. Age Limit

• Candidates must be aged 18–36 years, i.e., born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2007 (both dates included).

• Age Relaxation:

  • Usual relaxation is available for OBC, SC/ST candidates as per government rules.

  • Provisional hands working in Kerala Water Authority are eligible for relaxation up to 5 years from the upper age limit, provided they were within the prescribed age at the time of their first appointment.

  • Regular employees are not eligible for this concession.

  • A service certificate showing the period of provisional service must be produced when required.

3. Educational Qualifications

• Pass in SSLC or equivalent.
• National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Plumber trade awarded by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) after completing a 1-year course.
• Equivalent / Higher Qualifications:

• • Any qualification recognized by Government Orders or PSC as equivalent to the prescribed qualification will also be accepted.

  • Qualifications that pre-suppose the acquisition of the lower qualification prescribed for the post will also be considered valid.

  • Candidates must produce Government Orders declaring equivalency/higher qualification if required.

Kerala PSC KWA Meter Reader Notification 2025 PDF

For complete clarity on the eligibility conditions, candidates should carefully go through the official Kerala PSC KWA Meter Reader Notification 2025 PDF. The notification provides detailed information on age limits, relaxations, equivalent qualifications, and other important rules. Applicants are advised to read the document thoroughly before applying. You can access the official PDF from the link provided here.

Kerala PSC KWA Meter Reader 2025 Selection Stages

The selection for Kerala PSC KWA Meter Reader 2025 will be through a Written/OMR/Online Test conducted by the PSC. Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview (if applicable). Final selection requires document verification of age, qualifications, caste/community, and service certificates. Appointed candidates will undergo probation as per the Special Rules of Kerala Water Authority.

KWA Meter Reader Vacancy 2025

The Kerala PSC KWA Meter Reader Recruitment 2025 has notified anticipated vacancies. The ranked list will remain valid for 1 to 3 years, and candidates will be advised for appointment against all reported vacancies during this period. 4% of posts are reserved for differently-abled candidates. PSC may cancel advice made by mistake within the probation period or 240 days of joining.

How to Apply For KWA Meter Reader Recruitment 2025

• Register through One Time Registration (OTR) at www.keralapsc.gov.in.
• Log in with User ID & Password → click Apply Now for Category No. 279/2025.
• Upload a valid photograph:

  • New profiles – photo taken within 6 months.

  • Existing profiles – photo taken after 31.12.2014, valid for 10 years.

• No application fee required.
• Verify all details carefully → submit (cannot be edited later).
• Save/print the application from ‘My Applications’.
• Add Aadhaar as ID proof in profile.
• For exams: submit confirmation via profile → download admission ticket in last 15 days.
• Produce original documents (age, qualification, caste, service, etc.) when called for.
• Last date: 03.10.2025, Friday, midnight.

KWA Meter Reader 2025 Salary

• Pay Scale: ₹25,800 – ₹59,300/- (as per Kerala Govt. norms).
• Includes basic pay + allowances such as:

• • Dearness Allowance (DA)

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)

  • Travel Allowance (TA)

  • Medical benefits

  • Pension and retirement benefits

• In-hand salary will vary based on posting location, allowances, and years of service.