{"id":25648737,"date":"2026-06-01T11:40:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T06:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25648737"},"modified":"2026-06-01T13:28:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T07:58:30","slug":"kerala-psc-cdpo-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-cdpo-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"Kerala PSC CDPO Eligibility Criteria 2026: Who Can Apply, Age Limit, Qualification &#038; Reservation"},"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-6a1e509e8d5aa\" 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-6a1e509e8d5aa\"  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-eligibility-criteria\/#Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Notification_PDF_2026_%E2%80%93_Detailed_Eligibility_Details_Here\" >Kerala PSC CDPO Notification PDF 2026 &#8211; Detailed Eligibility Details Here!\u00a0<\/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-eligibility-criteria\/#Kerala_PSC_CDPO_2026_Eligibility_Criteria_%E2%80%94_Quick_Reference\" >Kerala PSC CDPO 2026 Eligibility Criteria \u2014 Quick Reference<\/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-eligibility-criteria\/#Is_Kerala_PSC_CDPO_2026_Only_for_Women_Gender_Eligibility_Explained\" >Is Kerala PSC CDPO 2026 Only for Women? Gender Eligibility Explained<\/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-eligibility-criteria\/#Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Age_Limit_2026_%E2%80%94_General_SCSTOBC_Relaxation\" >Kerala PSC CDPO Age Limit 2026 \u2014 General, SC\/ST\/OBC Relaxation<\/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-eligibility-criteria\/#Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Qualification_2026_%E2%80%94_Essential_Preferential_Degree_Details\" >Kerala PSC CDPO Qualification 2026 \u2014 Essential &amp; Preferential Degree Details<\/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-eligibility-criteria\/#Special_Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Eligibility_Criteria_2026\" >Special Kerala PSC CDPO Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/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-eligibility-criteria\/#Am_I_Eligible_for_CDPO_Notification_2026_%E2%80%94_Complete_Eligibility_Checklist\" >Am I Eligible for CDPO Notification 2026? \u2014 Complete Eligibility Checklist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The\u00a0Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)\u00a0has released the official\u00a0CDPO Recruitment Notification 2026\u00a0(Category No. 25\/2026) for the post of\u00a0Child Development Project Officer\u00a0under the Women and Child Development Department. Before filling out the application, every aspirant must carefully verify their eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>The Kerala PSC CDPO eligibility criteria 2026 covers five key aspects: gender eligibility, age limit, educational qualification, preferential qualification, and special conditions. This detailed article covers all of them with official data from the Kerala Gazette dated 30 May 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Notification_PDF_2026_%E2%80%93_Detailed_Eligibility_Details_Here\"><\/span><strong> Kerala PSC CDPO Notification PDF 2026 &#8211; Detailed Eligibility Details Here!\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates interested in applying for the Kerala PSC CDPO Recruitment 2026 should carefully review the official notification PDF before checking the eligibility criteria. The notification contains complete details regarding educational qualifications, age limits, experience requirements, reservation benefits, and other conditions prescribed by the Kerala Public Service Commission. Download the notification PDF below to verify your eligibility criteria and understand all recruitment guidelines before proceeding with the application.<\/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_2026_Eligibility_Criteria_%E2%80%94_Quick_Reference\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC CDPO 2026 Eligibility Criteria \u2014 Quick Reference<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particulars<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Post Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Child Development Project Officer (CDPO)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Category No.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25\/2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Gender Eligibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Women Only (Male candidates are not eligible)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Age Limit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25 to 45 years (Candidates born between 02.01.1981 and 01.01.2001)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Essential Qualification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Master&#8217;s Degree in Home Science, Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Preferential Qualification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work recognized by the Government of India or Government of Kerala<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Available for SC\/ST\/OBC candidates as per Kerala PSC rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>No application fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Differently Abled Reservation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>4% reservation of vacancies as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, Section 34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Notification PDF<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/kerala-psc-cdpo-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kerala PSC CDPO Notification 2026 (Cat. No. 25\/2026)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Kerala PSC Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keralapsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kerala Public Service Commission<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kerala_PSC_CDPO_2026_Only_for_Women_Gender_Eligibility_Explained\"><\/span><strong>Is Kerala PSC CDPO 2026 Only for Women? Gender Eligibility Explained<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes \u2014 the post of\u00a0Child Development Project Officer (CDPO)\u00a0under Kerala PSC 2026 is\u00a0reserved exclusively for women candidates. This is clearly stated in the official Kerala Gazette Notification (Category No. 25\/2026) and Note I of the notification<\/p>\n<p><strong>Women-Only Post \u2014 Official Notification Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>As per Note I of the CDPO Notification 2026: The post of Child Development Project Officer is reserved exclusively for women.&#8221; Method of appointment is Direct Recruitment from <em>female candidates only.<\/em>\u00a0Male candidates are not eligible under any circumstances.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block-video\"><div class=\"lead-gen-wrap\" id=\"short-6a1e509e88add\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oLcEGttcYjc\"><a class=\"lead-pdf-download-video \" data-id=\"25556384\"><\/a><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oLcEGttcYjc\" class=\"custom-video-iframe\" width=\"560\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" ><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<p>This reservation is because the CDPO role falls under the Women and Child Development Department of Kerala Government \u2014 a department that works directly with women beneficiaries and child welfare programs. The gender-specific reservation has been a consistent feature of CDPO recruitment across all previous notifications.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checklist\">\n<li>Female candidates with required qualifications \u2014Eligible<\/li>\n<li>Male candidates \u2014Not Eligible under any category<\/li>\n<li>Female candidates from SC \/ ST \/ OBC \u2014 Eligible (with age relaxation)<\/li>\n<li>Female Differently Abled candidates \u2014 Eligible (4% reservation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Age_Limit_2026_%E2%80%94_General_SCSTOBC_Relaxation\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC CDPO Age Limit 2026 \u2014 General, SC\/ST\/OBC Relaxation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0CDPO age limit for 2026\u00a0is set between\u00a025 and 45 years. Only candidates born between\u00a002 January 1981 and 01 January 2001\u00a0(both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post.<\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight-box\">\n<div class=\"hb-label\"><strong>Official Age Criteria \u2014 From Kerala Gazette<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;25\u201345. Only candidates born between 02.01.1981 and 01.01.2001 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post with usual relaxation to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other Backward Communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Kerala PSC CDPO Age Relaxation 2026 \u2014 Category-wise<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Age relaxation is available for reserved category candidates as per Kerala PSC rules. The standard relaxation norms applicable to Kerala PSC direct recruitment posts are:<\/p>\n<table class=\"age-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>General Age Limit<\/th>\n<th>Age Relaxation<\/th>\n<th>Effective Upper Limit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>General \/ OC (Women)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25\u201345 years<\/td>\n<td>Nil<\/td>\n<td>45 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>OBC (SEBC) Women<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25\u201345 years<\/td>\n<td>3 years relaxation<\/td>\n<td>48 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SC Women<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25\u201345 years<\/td>\n<td>5 years relaxation<\/td>\n<td>50 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ST Women<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25\u201345 years<\/td>\n<td>5 years relaxation<\/td>\n<td>50 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Differently Abled Women<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25\u201345 years<\/td>\n<td>10 years relaxation<\/td>\n<td>55 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ex-Servicemen Women<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25\u201345 years<\/td>\n<td>As per KS &amp; SSR<\/td>\n<td>Per KS &amp; SSR norms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"callout callout-info\">\n<div class=\"callout-ico\"><strong>Refer to General Conditions for Exact Relaxation Rules<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"callout-body\">\n<p>For the exact and official conditions regarding age relaxation, refer to Part II, Para 2 of the General Conditions published in the Kerala Gazette Notification alongside Category No. 25\/2026. Age relaxation values above are indicative based on standard Kerala PSC norms and should be confirmed from the official gazette.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Qualification_2026_%E2%80%94_Essential_Preferential_Degree_Details\"><\/span><strong>Kerala PSC CDPO Qualification 2026 \u2014 Essential &amp; Preferential Degree Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Kerala PSC CDPO educational qualification 2026\u00a0is a postgraduate-level requirement. Candidates must hold a\u00a0Master&#8217;s Degree\u00a0in one of the four specified subjects from a\u00a0recognized University. A preferential qualification can give candidates an advantage during selection.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qual-grid\">\n<div class=\"qual-card essential\">\n<div class=\"qual-label\"><strong>Essential Qualification (Mandatory)<\/strong><\/div>\n<h4><strong>Master&#8217;s Degree in any one of:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"degree-list\">\n<li><strong>Home Science<\/strong>\u2014 MSc Home Science \/ MSc HRD \/ M.Sc Food &amp; Nutrition<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Work<\/strong>\u2014 MSW (Master of Social Work)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sociology<\/strong>\u2014 MA \/ MSc Sociology<\/li>\n<li><strong>Psychology<\/strong>\u2014 MA \/ MSc Psychology \/ Applied Psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qual-card prefer\">\n<div class=\"qual-label\">Preferential Qualification (Advantage)<\/div>\n<h4><strong>PG Diploma in Social Work:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"degree-list green\">\n<li>Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work recognized by Government of India<\/li>\n<li>Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work recognized by Government of Kerala<\/li>\n<li>Holding this gives you an edge over candidates with only the essential qualification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callout callout-warn\">\n<div class=\"callout-body\">\n<p><strong>Must be from a Recognized University &#8211; <\/strong>The Master&#8217;s degree must be awarded by a University recognized under the UGC Act, or established through an Act of Parliament or State Legislative Assembly. Degrees from deemed universities, open universities, or correspondence institutions must be verified for recognition status before applying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Is MSW Eligible for CDPO Kerala PSC 2026?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes.\u00a0MSW (Master of Social Work) is one of the four explicitly listed essential qualifications for Kerala PSC CDPO 2026. MSW graduates from any UGC-recognized University are directly eligible. This is one of the most common degrees among CDPO applicants.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Is MA Sociology \/ MA Psychology Eligible for CDPO 2026?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Both\u00a0MA Sociology\u00a0and\u00a0MA Psychology (or MSc Sociology \/ MSc Psychology) from a recognised University are listed as essential qualifications. Candidates with these degrees meet the Kerala PSC CDPO eligibility criteria 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Is MSc Home Science Eligible for CDPO 2026?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes.\u00a0MSc Home Science \u2014 including specializations like Food &amp; Nutrition, Human Development, Family Resource Management, and Clothing &amp; Textiles \u2014 from a recognized University qualifies as an essential qualification for CDPO 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout callout-success\">\n<div class=\"callout-body\">\n<p><strong>Equivalent Qualifications Also Accepted &#8211; <\/strong>As per Note II of the Kerala PSC CDPO Notification 2026: qualifications declared equivalent to the prescribed qualifications through executive orders or standing orders of the Government are also acceptable. Candidates claiming equivalent qualifications must produce the relevant Government orders (GO) when required by the Commission. This is governed by KS &amp; SSR Rule 10 a(ii) Part II.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Are Degrees from Foreign Universities Accepted?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Degrees from foreign universities are generally not directly eligible unless the candidate has obtained an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or a similar competent authority, and the degree is specifically declared equivalent by the Government of Kerala or India. Candidates in this situation should produce the relevant Government orders when required.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Kerala_PSC_CDPO_Eligibility_Criteria_2026\"><\/span><strong>Special Kerala PSC CDPO Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the standard age and qualification requirements, there are several special conditions related to the Kerala PSC CDPO eligibility criteria 2026\u00a0that every applicant must be aware of.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Probation Period Requirement for CDPO 2026<\/h3>\n<p>Every person appointed to the CDPO post shall, from the date she joins duty, be on\u00a0probation for a total period of two years on duty within a continuous period of three years. This means that even after appointment, candidates are not on permanent service until probation is successfully completed.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Mandatory Training After CDPO 2026 Appointment<\/h3>\n<p>Candidates appointed by direct recruitment must\u00a0undergo a training for a period of three months as per the program issued by the Director of Women and Child Development. Importantly, the training period is counted for all service benefits \u2014 leave, pay increments, etc.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Departmental Tests During CDPO 2026 Probation<\/h3>\n<p>During the probation period, every appointed candidate must pass the following tests if not already cleared:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checklist\">\n<li>Account Test (Lower)or Account Test for Executive Officers\u2014 mandatory departmental test<\/li>\n<li>Manual of Office Procedure Test\u2014 mandatory departmental test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. CDPO 2026 Reservation for Differently Abled Candidates<\/h3>\n<p>As per GO (P) No. 5\/2023\/SJD dated 01.10.2023 and GO (P) No. 11\/2025\/SJD dated 15.08.2025,\u00a04% of the total vacancies\u00a0reported shall be reserved for eligible\u00a0Differently Abled candidates with disabilities as specified under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (Section 34). The specific disabilities eligible for reservation are listed in the referenced Government Orders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout callout-success\">\n<div class=\"callout-body\">\n<p><strong>4% DA Reservation \u2014 RPwD Act 2016 Section 34 &#8211; <\/strong>Differently Abled women candidates with specified disabilities are eligible for 4% reservation. Candidates must obtain a valid Disability Certificate from a competent medical authority and produce it during certificate verification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>5. CDPO 2026 Caste \/ Community Certificate Conditions<\/h3>\n<p>If there is a\u00a0difference between the caste\/community claimed in the application and what is recorded in the SSLC book, the candidate must produce a Gazette Notification certifying the caste, along with a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate \/ Community Certificate at the time of certificate verification.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Aadhaar as Mandatory ID Proof<\/h3>\n<p>Candidates who possess an\u00a0Aadhaar Card must add it as ID proof\u00a0in their OTR profile on keralapsc.gov.in before applying. This is a mandatory requirement for the application process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Am_I_Eligible_for_CDPO_Notification_2026_%E2%80%94_Complete_Eligibility_Checklist\"><\/span><strong>Am I Eligible for CDPO Notification 2026? \u2014 Complete Eligibility Checklist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use this quick checklist to verify whether you meet the\u00a0CDPO eligibility criteria 2026\u00a0before submitting your application:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checklist\">\n<li>I am a female candidate\u00a0\u2014 the post is exclusively for women<\/li>\n<li>My date of birth is between 02.01.1981 and 01.01.2001\u00a0(both dates inclusive) \u2014 or I fall within the age relaxation window for SC\/ST\/OBC\/DA<\/li>\n<li>I hold a Master&#8217;s Degree\u00a0in Home Science, Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology from a recognised University<\/li>\n<li>My degree is from a UGC-recognised \/ Parliament\/State Assembly Act-established University<\/li>\n<li>I have registered or can register\u00a0on keralapsc.gov.in through One Time Registration (OTR)<\/li>\n<li>I have a valid Aadhaar card to add as ID proof in my OTR profile<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>I hold a PG Diploma in Social Work\u00a0(optional but gives preferential consideration)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"callout callout-warn\">\n<div class=\"callout-body\">\n<p><strong>Do Not Submit False Qualification Claims &#8211; <\/strong>As per Rule 22 of the Kerala PSC Rules of Procedure, candidates who submit applications with false or bogus claims regarding education or experience are liable for disqualification, permanent debarment from Kerala PSC, invalidation of answer scripts, criminal proceedings, or dismissal from service if already appointed.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"modal\" id=\"modal25556384\"><div class=\"modal-content\"><span class=\"close-button\">&times;<\/span>\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f25556384-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" 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