Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026 – Age, Education & Reservation

The Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant (VFA) Eligibility Criteria 2026 has been officially published by the Kerala Public Service Commission. The eligibility criteria include educational qualification, age limit, nationality, and district-wise conditions. Applicants must carefully check the Kerala PSC VFA 2026 age limit, qualifications, reservation rules, and One Time Registration (OTR) requirements before submitting the online application to avoid rejection.

Kerala PSC VFA Eligibility 2026 – Download Notification PDF for Details

The Kerala PSC VFA 2026 Notification PDF provides the confirmed and latest information on educational qualification, age limit, reservation rules, and nationality requirements. Applicants must verify their eligibility strictly as per the notification before submitting the online application to prevent rejection at any stage of the recruitment process.

Kerala PSC VFA 2026 Recruitment Details

Kerala PSC VFA 2026 Exam Notes PDF

Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant (VFA) Eligibility Criteria 2026 – Age Limit

The Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant (VFA) post 2026 is open for direct recruitment under the Revenue Department. Candidates must meet the age and educational qualifications as per the official notification to be eligible to apply.

1. Age Limit:

• The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 36 years.
• Only candidates born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2007 (both dates included) are eligible to apply.
• Age relaxation is applicable for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and SC/ST candidates as per government rules.
• For other concessions allowed in the upper age limit, the maximum age shall not exceed 50 years. Detailed conditions are available under para (2) of the General Conditions in Part II of the Gazette Notification.

2. Educational Qualifications:

• Candidates must have passed SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) or its equivalent.
• Rule 10 a (ii) of Part II KS & SSR is applicable for selection to this post.
• In addition to the qualifications mentioned above, equivalent qualifications recognized by Government orders or accepted by the Commission are also considered sufficient.
• Candidates may be required to produce copies of Government orders or certificates declaring equivalence or higher qualification at the time of verification.

3. Other Conditions:

• Candidates must fulfill all conditions as specified in the Kerala PSC Special Rules and the official notification.
• Eligibility verification will be done at the document verification stage, and failing to produce the required certificates may lead to disqualification.

Kerala PSC VFA Vacancy 2026 Details

The Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant vacancies 2026 are reported for all 14 districts of Kerala. Appointments will be made from separate ranked lists for each district during their validity.

Candidates advised to a district are not eligible for inter-district transfer for five years of continuous service. Applying to more than one district will lead to removal from the ranked list and disciplinary action. 4% of vacancies are reserved for Differently Abled candidates as per government orders.

Kerala PSC VFA Selection Process 2026 – Stages

The Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant (VFA) recruitment 2026 follows a merit-based selection process across all 14 revenue districts of Kerala.

• Written Test / OMR / Online Exam: Eligible candidates must submit confirmation through their One Time Registration (OTR) profile to appear. Only confirmed candidates can download their Admission Tickets, available during the final 15 days before the test. Failure to confirm leads to automatic rejection. Updates are sent via OTR profile and registered mobile numbers.

• Preliminary and Main Tests (if applicable): Prelims may filter candidates for the main examination, which evaluates essential knowledge, skills, and suitability for the Village Field Assistant post.

• Document Verification: Candidates who qualify in the test must present age, educational qualifications, and reservation certificates for verification as per the Kerala PSC rules and notification.

• Final Selection / Ranked List: Appointments are made from a district-wise ranked list.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant 2026

• One Time Registration (OTR):

  • Register on the official Kerala PSC website – www.keralapsc.gov.in.

  • Existing candidates can log in using their User ID and Password.

• Apply Online:

  • Click ‘Apply Now’ for the Village Field Assistant (VFA) post in the notification link.

  • Ensure all personal details in your profile are correct and updated.

• Upload Photograph:

  • Upload a recent photograph with name and date printed clearly at the bottom.

  • For new profiles, the photo must be taken within the last six months.

  • Once uploaded, the photo is valid for 10 years.

• Application Fee:

  • No fee is required for applying to Kerala PSC VFA 2026.

• Documents Required:

  • Keep original documents ready for verification:

    • Educational qualification (SSLC or equivalent)

    • Age proof

    • Community / reservation certificate

    • Experience certificates (if applicable)

• Confirmation & Submission:

  • Verify all details before submission; the application cannot be altered or deleted once submitted.

  • Candidates must submit confirmation to appear for any written/OMR/online test through their OTR profile.

  • Download and print the Admission Ticket when available (15 days before the exam).

• Keep Copies:

  • Save a printout or soft copy of your submitted application.

  • Use the User ID for all future communications with Kerala PSC.

Kerala PSC Village Field Assistant 2026 Pay Scale – Salary, DA, HRA & Perks

The Kerala PSC VFA salary 2026 ranges from ₹23,700 to ₹52,600 per month. In addition to the basic pay, employees receive government perks and allowances, including DA, HRA, travel allowance, medical benefits, and pension schemes.