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At Korok Children Home Boys

Official gazetted recruitment notification for At Korok Children Home Boys administered by KERALANEWS Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KERALANEWS Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for At Korok Children Home Boys?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KERALANEWS Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain keralanews.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official KERALANEWS Authority recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, work experience, and choosing preferred examination centers from the available list of locations.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, identity proof, caste certificates if applicable, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature conforming to specified file dimensions.

Remit the prescribed application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the automatically generated payment receipt for future reference and verification.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the registered portal for the release of the official admit card prior to the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for At Korok Children Home Boys is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Written Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness, Mental Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Basic English Grammar, and Regional Language Proficiency.
Stage 2: Domain Specialization Test	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	Child Psychology, Juvenile Justice Act, Child Rights and Protection, Institutional Care Management, and First Aid Procedures.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Personality Assessment	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Verification of original academic and caste credentials, communication skills, situational judgment, and psychological suitability for working with children.
Stage 4: Medical Examination & Final Merit List	Qualifying, No Marks	Comprehensive physical and mental fitness evaluation conducted by an authorized government medical board to ensure suitability for institutional duty.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The recruitment for the Korok Children Home Boys under the KERALANEWS Authority is mapped to Level 4 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay for this cadre is established at Rs. 25,500 per month. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) recently revised to 53%, employees receive Rs. 13,515. The House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities is calculated at 18%, amounting to Rs. 4,590, while Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 1,800 plus DA on TA, totaling Rs. 2,754. This culminates in a Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs. 46,359. After statutory deductions, which include a 10% contribution towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to Rs. 3,901 and other minor professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at Rs. 42,159. This structured compensation package ensures financial stability and aligns with standard government pay regulations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, this recruitment enforces a strict statutory reservation policy. Age relaxations are granted to reserved categories, including 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical quota of 10% is reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with progressive welfare measures, women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — At Korok Children Home Boys

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is set at 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC candidates, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates across both written stages.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fair and balanced scoring.

Is there a service bond or minimum service commitment for this post?

Selected candidates must execute a service bond agreeing to serve the institution for a minimum period of two years, failing which they must refund three months' salary.

What is the duration of the probation period upon selection?

The selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely monitored before confirmation.

What is the core syllabus for the child psychology section?

The syllabus covers child development stages, behavioral disorders, counseling techniques, trauma-informed care, and rehabilitation strategies for children in conflict with the law.

Where will the primary posting locations be for the selected candidates?

The primary posting will be at the Korok Children Home for Boys, with potential transfers to other state-run child welfare institutions under the KERALANEWS Authority.