{"id":25648725,"date":"2026-06-01T10:45:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T05:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25648725"},"modified":"2026-06-01T16:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T11:07:21","slug":"kerala-psc-cdpo-notification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-cdpo-notification\/","title":{"rendered":"Kerala PSC CDPO Recruitment 2026 &#8211; Notification PDF, Eligibility, Vacancy, Selection, Salary"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1e45185213f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1e45185213f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-cdpo-notification\/#Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Notification_2026_PDF_Download\" >Kerala PSC CDPO Notification 2026 PDF Download<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-cdpo-notification\/#Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Notification_2026_Details\" >Kerala PSC CDPO Notification 2026 Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-cdpo-notification\/#Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Apply_Online_2026_%E2%80%93_Last_Date\" >Kerala PSC CDPO Apply Online 2026 &#8211; Last Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-cdpo-notification\/#Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Recruitment_2026_Important_Dates\" >Kerala PSC CDPO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-cdpo-notification\/#Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Vacancy_2026_Reservation\" >Kerala PSC CDPO Vacancy 2026 &amp; Reservation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-cdpo-notification\/#Kerala_PSC_CDPO_2026_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%94_Age_Qualification_More\" >Kerala PSC CDPO 2026 Eligibility Criteria 2026 \u2014 Age, Qualification &amp; More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-cdpo-notification\/#How_to_Apply_for_Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Notification_2026_%E2%80%94_Step-by-Step_Guide\" >How to Apply for Kerala PSC CDPO Notification 2026 \u2014 Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-cdpo-notification\/#Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Selection_Process_2026\" >Kerala PSC CDPO Selection Process 2026\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-cdpo-notification\/#Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Salary_2026_Service_Conditions\" >Kerala PSC CDPO Salary 2026 &amp; Service Conditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-cdpo-notification\/#Special_Instructions_for_CDPO_2026_Applicants\" >Special Instructions for CDPO 2026 Applicants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has officially released the CDPO Notification 2026 on 30 May 2026 (Gazette Date). The notification (Category No. 25\/2026) invites applications from eligible women candidates for the post of Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) under the Women and Child Development Department, Kerala Government. The last date to submit applications online is 01 July 2026 via the official Kerala PSC website (keralapsc.gov.in). Applications are accepted only through the One Time Registration (OTR) system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Notification_2026_PDF_Download\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC CDPO Notification 2026 PDF Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Kerala PSC CDPO Notification 2026 (Category No. 25\/2026) has been officially released by the Kerala Public Service Commission. Candidates can download the notification PDF to check detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, age limit, qualifications, salary, reservation benefits, and the online application process. It is recommended to read the official notification carefully before applying to ensure compliance with all recruitment requirements. Below, you can find the direct link to download the notification PDF.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/noti-25-26.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/noti-25-26.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556384\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\"><strong>cdpo notification 2026 PDF<\/strong><\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Notification_2026_Details\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC CDPO Notification 2026 Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The post of Child Development Project Officer is reserved exclusively for women candidates. Male candidates are not eligible to apply. Get the detailed Kerala PSC CDPO Notification 2026 PDF below!<\/p>\n<table class=\"info-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">CDPO Notification 2026 Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td>Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Category Number<\/td>\n<td>25\/2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Department<\/td>\n<td>Women and Child Development Department<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Post Name<\/td>\n<td>Child Development Project Officer (CDPO)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pay Scale<\/td>\n<td>\u20b950,200 \u2013 1,05,300 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vacancies<\/td>\n<td>Anticipated Vacancies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Method of Appointment<\/td>\n<td>Direct Recruitment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eligible Gender<\/td>\n<td>Female Candidates Only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gazette Date<\/td>\n<td>30.05.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Starts<\/td>\n<td>30.05.2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Date to Apply<\/td>\n<td>01.07.2026 (Wednesday) up to 12:00 Midnight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Mode<\/td>\n<td>Online via keralapsc.gov.in (OTR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Fee<\/td>\n<td>No Fee Required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Website<\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keralapsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link Here!<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Apply_Online_2026_%E2%80%93_Last_Date\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC CDPO Apply Online 2026 &#8211; Last Date<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The online application for the Kerala PSC CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) Recruitment 2026 started on 30 May 2026 with the publication of the Extra Ordinary Gazette notification. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration (OTR) profile. The last date to apply online is 01 July 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues. Details regarding exam confirmation, admit card release, and examination date will be announced later by the Kerala Public Service Commission.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block-video\"><div class=\"lead-gen-wrap\" id=\"short-6a1e45184d201\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fPNdFhkfrEs\"><a class=\"lead-pdf-download-video \" data-id=\"25556384\"><\/a><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fPNdFhkfrEs\" class=\"custom-video-iframe\" width=\"560\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" ><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Recruitment_2026_Important_Dates\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC CDPO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Important Event<\/th>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Notification Released<\/td>\n<td><strong>30 May 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Category Number<\/td>\n<td><strong>25\/2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Online Application Starts<\/td>\n<td><strong>30 May 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Date to Apply<\/td>\n<td><strong>01 July 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Confirmation Date<\/td>\n<td><strong>To be announced<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admit Card Release<\/td>\n<td><strong>To be announced<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Date<\/td>\n<td><strong>To be announced<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Vacancy_2026_Reservation\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC CDPO Vacancy 2026 &amp; Reservation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Kerala PSC CDPO Notification 2026 lists\u00a0Anticipated Vacancies for the post of Child Development Project Officer. The exact number of vacancies will be updated as and when reported to the Commission.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout callout-info\">\n<div class=\"callout-body\">\n<p><strong>4% Reservation for Differently Abled Candidates <\/strong>As per GO (P) No. 5\/2023\/SJD dated 01.10.2023 and GO (P) No. 11\/2025\/SJD dated 15.08.2025, 4% of total reported vacancies shall be reserved for eligible Differently Abled candidates with specified disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (Section 34).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Validity of Kerala PSC CDPO Ranked List 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Ranked List published against this notification will remain in force for a minimum of\u00a0one year\u00a0and a maximum of\u00a0three years. The list will continue until a new list is published after the expiry of one year, or until the end of three years \u2014 whichever is earlier. Candidates will be advised against vacancies reported to the Commission during this period.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_CDPO_2026_Eligibility_Criteria_2026_%E2%80%94_Age_Qualification_More\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC CDPO 2026 Eligibility Criteria 2026 \u2014 Age, Qualification &amp; More<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Age Limit for CDPO 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The age limit for the CDPO post is\u00a025 to 45 years. Candidates must have been born between\u00a002 January 1981 and 01 January 2001 (both dates inclusive).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note on Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"info-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Age Relaxation for CDPO Recruitment 2026<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General Category<\/td>\n<td>25 \u2013 45 Years (Born between 02.01.1981 \u2013 01.01.2001)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scheduled Castes (SC)<\/td>\n<td>Standard age relaxation applicable as per Kerala PSC rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scheduled Tribes (ST)<\/td>\n<td>Standard age relaxation applicable as per Kerala PSC rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Other Backward Communities (OBC)<\/td>\n<td>Standard age relaxation applicable as per Kerala PSC rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For detailed conditions regarding age relaxation, refer to Part II, Para 2 of the General Conditions in the official Gazette Notification.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Educational Qualification for Kerala PSC CDPO 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>(a) Essential Qualification:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Candidates must possess a Master&#8217;s Degree in any one of the following subjects from a recognized University:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"pill-list\">Home Science<\/li>\n<li>Social Work<\/li>\n<li>Sociology<\/li>\n<li>Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>(b) Preferential Qualification:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Candidates who hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work recognized by the Government of India or Government of Kerala will be given preference in selection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Equivalent Qualifications Accepted<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the prescribed qualifications, equivalency declared through executive orders or standing orders of the Government, as well as higher qualifications that presuppose the lower prescribed qualification, shall also be accepted. Candidates claiming equivalent\/higher qualifications must produce the relevant Government orders when required by the Commission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UGC-Approved University Degrees Valid<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As per G.O (MS) No. 526\/PD dated 17.07.1965, degrees and diplomas awarded by UGC-approved Universities or Universities established through Acts of Parliament\/State Legislative Assemblies are acceptable for government service appointments.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Notification_2026_%E2%80%94_Step-by-Step_Guide\"><\/span><strong>How to Apply for Kerala PSC CDPO Notification 2026 \u2014 Step-by-Step Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Applications for the\u00a0CDPO Project Officer Notification 2026\u00a0must be submitted\u00a0online only\u00a0through the\u00a0One Time Registration (OTR)\u00a0system on the official Kerala PSC website:\u00a0www.keralapsc.gov.in. No application fee is required.<\/p>\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-content\">\n<p><strong>Register via One Time Registration (OTR) &#8211; <\/strong>Visit keralapsc.gov.in and register under the One Time Registration system if you haven&#8217;t already. Existing registered candidates can log in directly with their User ID and Password.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-content\">\n<p><strong>Upload Your Photograph &#8211; <\/strong>New registrants must upload a photograph taken within the last 6 months. The candidate&#8217;s name and date of the photograph must be legibly printed at the bottom. A properly uploaded photo is valid for 10 years from the date of upload.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-content\">\n<p><strong>Click &#8216;Apply Now&#8217; on Category No. 25\/2026 &#8211; <\/strong>Log in to your profile, find the notification for CDPO (Category 25\/2026) in the Notification Link, and click &#8216;Apply Now&#8217;. Ensure all details in your profile are accurate before submission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-content\">\n<p><strong>Submit Confirmation for Written\/OMR\/Online Test &#8211; <\/strong>If a written, OMR, or online examination is conducted, you must submit confirmation through your OTR profile within the stipulated period. Admission Tickets can be generated in the last 15 days before the exam date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-content\">\n<p><strong>Add Aadhaar as ID Proof &#8211; <\/strong>Candidates who possess an Aadhaar Card must add it as ID proof in their OTR profile.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"step-content\">\n<p><strong>Save a Copy of Your Application &#8211; <\/strong>After final submission, take a printout or save a soft copy for future reference. Applications cannot be deleted or altered once submitted. Access your application via &#8216;My Applications&#8217; in your profile.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callout callout-warning\">\n<div class=\"callout-body\">\n<p><strong>Once Submitted, Applications Cannot Be Changed &#8211; <\/strong>Applications are accepted on a provisional basis. Once submitted, no changes or deletions are permitted. Ensure your profile information is correct before clicking submit. Any corrections made after the last date will not be reflected in the submitted application and will only take effect from the date the correction is made.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Selection_Process_2026\"><\/span><strong> Kerala PSC CDPO Selection Process 2026\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>CDPO 2026 Screening<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Application Scrutiny:<\/strong> Kerala PSC reviews all submitted applications for eligibility \u2014 age, gender (women only), and educational qualification (Master&#8217;s in Home Science \/ Social Work \/ Sociology \/ Psychology). Applications that do not meet the criteria are summarily rejected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>CDPO 2026 Examination<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Written \/ OMR \/ Online Exam:<\/strong> If a written\/OMR\/online test is conducted, candidates must submit an exam confirmation through their OTR profile within the stipulated period. Admission tickets are available to download during the last 15 days before the exam. Candidates who don&#8217;t confirm their attendance will be rejected outright.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>CDPO 2026 Document Verification<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Document Upload on Request:<\/strong> At any stage, Kerala PSC may send a profile message asking candidates to upload specific documents (degree certificates, community certificate, etc.). This must be done within the given deadline \u2014 failing to do so means disqualification from further stages.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Certificate Verification:<\/strong> Shortlisted candidates are called for original document verification. Required documents include degree certificates, SSLC\/age proof, community\/caste certificate (with Gazette Notification if caste differs from SSLC book), Non-Creamy Layer certificate, and photo ID.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>CDPO 2026 Ranked List<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Publication of Ranked List:<\/strong> Based on exam performance and document verification, Kerala PSC publishes a ranked list. This list is valid for a minimum of 1 year and maximum of 3 years. Candidates are advised (called for appointment) against vacancies reported during the list&#8217;s validity. 4% of vacancies are reserved for differently abled candidates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>CDPO 2026 Appointment &amp; Confirmation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Appointment &amp; Training:<\/strong> Selected candidates are appointed to the post of Child Development Project Officer. They must undergo a 3-month training as per the program of the Director, Women and Child Development. The training period counts toward all service benefits. After joining, candidates are on probation for 2 years on duty within a continuous period of 3 years.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Probation Tests:<\/strong> During probation, candidates must clear two departmental tests \u2014 the Account Test (Lower) or Account Test for Executive Officers, and the Manual of Office Procedure Test \u2014 if not already cleared.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Salary_2026_Service_Conditions\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC CDPO Salary 2026 &amp; Service Conditions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table class=\"info-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Pay &amp; Service Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pay Scale<\/td>\n<td>\u20b950,200 \u2013 1,05,300 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Training Period<\/td>\n<td>3 months (as per program by Director, Women &amp; Child Development)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Training Benefit<\/td>\n<td>Training period counts for all service benefits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Probation Period<\/td>\n<td>2 years on duty within a continuous period of 3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong>Tests to be Passed During CDPO 2026 Probation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Every person appointed to this post shall, during the period of probation, pass the following tests (if not already cleared):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"pill\">Account Test (Lower) or Account Test for Executive Officers <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"pill\">Manual of Office Procedure Test<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>KS &amp; SSR Rule Applicable<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"callout callout-warning\">\n<div class=\"callout-body\">\n<p>Rule 10 a(ii) of Part II of Kerala Service and Subordinate Service Rules (KS &amp; SSR) is applicable to this post.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Instructions_for_CDPO_2026_Applicants\"><\/span><strong>Special Instructions for CDPO 2026 Applicants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Document Upload During Selection Process<\/h3>\n<p>Candidates who receive a profile message at any stage of the selection process directing them to upload documents to prove their qualifications and other claims must do so within the stipulated time. Failure to upload documents will result in the candidate not being considered for the next stage of selection.<\/p>\n<h3>Caste \/ Community Certificate<\/h3>\n<p>If there is a difference between the caste\/community claimed in the application and what is recorded in the SSLC book, the candidate must produce a Gazette Notification along with a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate \/ Community Certificate at the time of certificate verification.<\/p>\n<h3>Original Documents Required<\/h3>\n<p>Original documents to prove qualification, experience, age, community, etc., must be produced as and when called for by the Commission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strict Action Against Bogus Claims<\/strong>As per Rule 22 of the Kerala PSC Rules of Procedure, disciplinary action will be initiated against candidates who submit applications with false claims regarding education, experience, or other qualifications. 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