Research Officer — KPSC Notification

208/2013

2013-07-31

Economics and Statistics

Research Officer

4 (Anticipated vacancies)

By Direct Recruitment

20-36. Only candidates born between 02/01/1977 and 01/01/1993 (both dates includes) are eligible to apply for the post with usual relaxation to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe and other backward communities. (For other conditions regarding the age relaxation please see Para 2, of the general conditions.)

A first class or second class Post Graduate degree in Economics or Mathematics (with statistics as a subject of study at least in the Bachelor Degree level) or statistics from a recognised university or institution.

Three percentage of the vacancies are reserved for physically handicapped candidates as per G.O(P) No.61/2012/SWD dated 17/10/2012. PH belonging to the category of Loco motor disability / cerebral palsy, Hearing impairment, Low vision alone are eligible to apply under three percent reservation to PH candidates. The above vacancies are now in existence. The list of selected candidates published by the Commission in response to this notification shall remain in force for a minimum period of one year provided that the said list will continue to be in force till the publication of a new list after the expiry of the minimum period of one year or till the expiry of three years whichever is earlier. Candidates will be advised from the said list against the vacancies noted above, and the vacancies that may be reported to the Commission in writing, during the period of currency of the list. Probation : Every person appointed to this post shall from the date on which he join duty, be on probation for a total period of two years on duty with in a continuous period of three years. Every person appointed by direct recruitment shall during the period of probation undergo 6 months field duty in the district officers (Economics and Statistics).The provision of this rule shall not be applicable to the persons who are appointed on or before the date of commencement of these rules. Tests : Every probationer shall, with in the period of probation pass the Account Test for Executive Officers or Account Test (Lower or Higher), if he has not already passed the test. Mode of submitting Applications : Before applying for the post, candidates should register as per “ONE TIME REGISTRATION” Scheme through the Official website of Kerala Public Service Commission www.keralapsc.gov.in. Those who have already registered can apply by logging in to their profile using his/her User-ID and Password. No application fee is required. Candidates can view, rectify defects and print the details in the registration card by clicking the link Registration Card after entering the home page. Candidate are responsible to ensure correctness of the personal information and secrecy of password and they shall keep in mind the user ID for further communication with the Commission. Applications which are submitted not in accordance with the instructions given in the website will be summarily rejected. Documents to prove qualification, age, community etc have to be produced as and when called for.