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Kerala LDC eligibility: age limit, relaxation, fee and qualification
Read from Kerala Public Service Commission's own notice: Clerk — Part I (Direct Recruitment) — Various Departments (LDC), district-wise (Category No. 503/2023), dated 30 Nov 2023. Shishya read it on 26 Oct 2026. Open the official notice.
Category No. 503/2023, the latest general LDC notification on keralapsc.gov.in on 26 Oct 2026. A newer notice can change any of this — confirm on www.keralapsc.gov.in before you apply.
Am I eligible for Kerala LDC?
Type your date of birth, category and qualification. The answer is as per the notice dated 30 Nov 2023.
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Age limit and qualification by post
18 to 36 years on 1 Jan 2023 for General Age is counted on 1 Jan 2023.
| Post | Age (General) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk (Various Departments; includes Clerk/Village Assistant in Revenue) — 14 district ranked lists | Born 2 Jan 1987 to 1 Jan 2005 (18-36) | Pass in SSLC or an equivalent qualification; selection by an SSLC-standard competitive test. |
Age relaxation by category
OBC +3, SC/ST +5 years
| Category | Years added | With a disability (PwBD) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | None | Not stated |
| EWS | None stated | Not stated |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | +3 | Not stated |
| SC | +5 | Not stated |
| ST | +5 | Not stated |
- Age 18-36: only those born 02.01.1987 to 01.01.2005 (both inclusive) — so age effectively reckoned on 01.01.2023.
- The notice gives SC/ST and Other Backward Communities the 'usual' age relaxation. The checker uses 3 years (OBC) and 5 years (SC/ST), the figures this notice states for in-service typists; the full rules are in KPSC's General Conditions (Part II), which Shishya has not read.
- Overall cap: upper age with all concessions may not exceed 50.
- Kerala's OBC list has its own sub-groups (Ezhava, Muslim, LC/AI, etc.) for reservation; notice does not break these down here. EWS age relaxation not mentioned.
- 4% of vacancies reserved for differently-abled candidates (G.O.(P) 19/2020/SJD, 07/2022/SJD); PwBD/ex-servicemen age concessions are in General Conditions, not read.
- In-service Typists with SSLC and 4+ years regular service may apply up to age 40 (born on/after 02.01.1983), +3 OBC / +5 SC/ST, without reservation benefit.
- Domicile for relaxations: not stated in this PDF.
Application fee
- ₹0: No application fee for anyone
Apply online via One Time Registration profile; candidates must submit a confirmation to write the exam to get the admission ticket.
Other conditions in the notice
- Apply for one district only; district-wise ranked lists; no inter-district transfer for 5 years.
- Candidates already in Government service holding the post in any district may not apply.
- Last date was 03.01.2024.
Questions
What is the age limit for Kerala LDC?
18 to 36 years on 1 Jan 2023 for General, as per the notice dated 30 Nov 2023 (Kerala Public Service Commission). Confirm on https://www.keralapsc.gov.in.
What age relaxation does Kerala LDC give?
OBC +3, SC/ST +5 years, as per the notice dated 30 Nov 2023. Confirm on https://www.keralapsc.gov.in.
What is the Kerala LDC application fee?
₹0: No application fee for anyone (as per the notice dated 30 Nov 2023).
What qualification is needed for Kerala LDC?
Clerk (Various Departments; includes Clerk/Village Assistant in Revenue) — 14 district ranked lists: Pass in SSLC or an equivalent qualification; selection by an SSLC-standard competitive test. (as per the notice dated 30 Nov 2023).
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These facts are paraphrased from the official notice linked above, read with AI help; the notice is the final word. Ex-servicemen, government employees, widows and other special relaxations are listed in the notes above, not in the check.