District Administration Kollam Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification
Official recruitment notice issued by District Administration Kollam for the post of Administrative & Technical Staff Cadre. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Diploma / Technical Certificate. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. CBT Paper-1 (General & Technical), 2. CBT Paper-2 (Core Engineering Discipline), 3. Document Verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Candidates must visit the official Kerala PSC Thulasi portal to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by creating a unique User ID and password with valid credentials.
Upload a scanned passport-size photograph taken within six months and a clear signature, ensuring both files strictly adhere to the specified dimensions and file size limits.
Log in to the profile, select the Kollam district-specific notification, and fill out the detailed academic, personal, and professional experience details in the online application form.
Verify all entered details using the preview option, submit the application, and download the system-generated application PDF; no application fee is charged by Kerala PSC.
Monitor the portal regularly for the release of the confirmation window, submit confirmation, and download the generated admit card fifteen days prior to the scheduled examination.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Kollam N/A Recruitment 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: OMR-Based Preliminary Written Examination | 100 Marks, 75 Minutes | General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Renaissance in Kerala, General Science, Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability |
| Stage 2: Main Written Examination | 100 Marks, 90 Minutes | General English, Regional Language (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada), Detailed Arithmetic, Indian Constitution, Civics, Kerala Geography |
| Stage 3: Document Verification and Biometric Matching | Qualifying, No Marks | Verification of Original Academic Certificates, Caste/Community Certificates, Non-Creamy Layer Status, Identity Proof, Biometric Verification |
| Stage 4: Final Merit List and Medical Fitness | Based on Stage 2 Marks | Medical Fitness Standards, Visual Acuity Test, Character and Antecedents Verification, District-wise Allocation |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The Kollam cadre recruitment corresponds to Pay Level 4 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 25,500. Under current regulations, the Dearness Allowance (DA) is calculated at 53% of the basic pay, amounting to Rs. 13,515. For Kollam, classified as a Class Z city for House Rent Allowance (HRA), the HRA is allocated at 9% of the basic pay, which translates to Rs. 2,295. The Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 1,350 plus DA thereon (Rs. 716), totaling Rs. 2,066. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 43,376. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 3,902) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 39,000, ensuring a highly competitive compensation package for the selected candidates.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
The recruitment strictly adheres to the statutory reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and state-specific rules. Age relaxations are granted to reserved categories, including 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is implemented for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) not covered under traditional reservation schemes. Furthermore, in accordance with welfare policies, women candidates are exempted from application fees, and horizontal reservation is applied to ensure equitable representation across all cadres.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Kollam N/A Recruitment
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The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are determined dynamically by the Commission based on the overall difficulty of the exam and the number of vacancies, typically ranging between 50% and 60% for the general category.
Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple sessions, a standard equipercentile normalization method is utilized to ensure parity and fairness across different question paper sets.
There is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must complete a mandatory probation period and cannot request an inter-district transfer for a minimum of five years from the date of joining.
The probation period is two years on duty within a continuous period of three years, during which performance and conduct are closely monitored before final confirmation.
The primary posting will be within various government departments and offices located strictly in the Kollam district, as this is a district-wise recruitment drive.
Yes, candidates from other districts can apply, but they must choose Kollam as their preferred district and will not be allowed to apply for the same post in multiple districts simultaneously.