Kerala PSC Laboratory Assistant Vacancy 2026: MILMA Dairy/CFP Post Details

The Kerala PSC Laboratory Assistant vacancy under Category No. 162/2026 is now open for the Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (MILMA). The Gazette notification dated 30 October 2026 reports one (01) vacancy for the post of Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP). Although the number is small, how it is distributed, reserved and filled has several rules aspirants should understand before applying by 2 December 2026.

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Kerala PSC Lab Assistant Vacancy Details 2026

For complete vacancy information, candidates can refer to the official Kerala PSC notification PDF provided below. The document explains the number of reported vacancies, category-wise distribution and other important conditions related to recruitment for the Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP) post.

Kerala PSC Lab Assistant Vacancy 2026 Overview

Kerala PSC PSC Lab Assistant 2026 – How Many Vacancies Are There?

The notification reports one vacancy, and it states that the vacancy is now in existence, meaning the post is vacant at present. Selection is made on a statewide basis, so candidates from any district of Kerala can apply.

General Category and Society Category: How the Vacancy Is Divided

MILMA vacancies are shared between two groups, and this is the key point in the notification.

• General Category (Part I): For general open-market candidates. This notification covers this group.
• Society Category (Part II): For employees of MILMA’s member and primary co-operative societies, namely the Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Unions and the Primary Anand Pattern Dairy Co-operative Societies (APCOS) affiliated to MILMA. A separate notification will be issued for this group.

Key rules on distribution:

• Vacancies reported by MILMA are apportioned in the ratio 1:1 between General and Society Category.
• Separate rank lists are prepared for each category.
• Candidates are advised alternately from the two lists, and the first position goes to the General Category.
• If the Society Category list has too few candidates, those vacancies are filled from the General Category list.
• Vacancies passed over in this way are not compensated later.
• Appointments follow the reservation rules in General Rules 14 to 17 of Part II, KS&SSR, 1958.

Because the first position in the rotation goes to the General Category, a General Category candidate stands to benefit from this single vacancy. Candidates should still keep in mind that only vacancies actually reported to the Commission, and apportioned to the General Category during the life of the rank list, will be filled.

Reservation in Kerala PSC PSC Lab Assistant Vacancy 2026

4% of vacancies are reserved for persons with disabilities under G.O.(P) No. 5/2023 SJD dated 01/10/2023, in line with Section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. With a single vacancy, the practical impact depends on how the reservation roster applies when the vacancy is advised, so candidates with benchmark disabilities should read the Part II conditions carefully.

Rank List Validity and Future Vacancies

The vacancy count may look small, but the rank list can lead to more appointments over time.

• The rank list stays in force for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
• It will not continue after the first year if a new rank list for the post is published.
• If no candidate is advised within three years, the list is extended by one more year or until at least one candidate is advised, whichever is earlier.
• Candidates are advised against the apportioned vacancies reported for the General Category during the period the list is in force.

In other words, additional vacancies that MILMA reports during the life of the list may be filled from it, so ranking well can pay off even though the current notification shows only one post.

Kerala PSC Lab Assistant Pay Scale 2026

The post carries a scale of pay of ₹29,490 – ₹85,160. Appointment is by Direct Recruitment, and the selected candidate will be on probation for two years on duty within a continuous period of three years, as per Rule 184 of the Kerala Co-operative Societies Rules (KCS).

Kerala PSC Lab Assistant Eligibility Details for the Vacancy

• Qualification: B.Sc in Chemistry, Bio Chemistry, Biotechnology or Microbiology from a recognised university (or Government-approved equivalent or higher qualification).
• Age: 18–44 years, born between 02/01/1982 and 01/01/2008 (both included), with usual relaxation for OBC and SC/ST candidates, capped at 50 years.
• Fee: No application fee.

How to Apply for Kerala PSC Lab Assistant Vacancy 2026

1. Register through One Time Registration at www.keralapsc.gov.in (or log in if already registered).
2. Select Category No. 162/2026 and click “Apply Now”.
3. Verify your profile details and submit before 2 December 2026.
4. Save a print-out or soft copy from “My Applications”.

Chances of Selection: What to Expect

With one vacancy, competition is likely to be high. A few practical points:

• Early and focused preparation is essential.
• Rank list position matters more than merely qualifying.
• Keep all documents ready, since failure to upload them on request can remove you from the next stage.
• Watch for the Part II (Society Category) notification if you work in a MILMA member society, as it is a different route.