HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER (JUNIOR) – COMMERCE SR FOR: SCHEDULED CASTE/ SCHEDULED TRIBE  (119/2025)

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has invited applications for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) – Commerce under Special Recruitment (SR) for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe candidates. This notification is a valuable opportunity for eligible SC/ST aspirants who wish to build a respected and stable teaching career in the Higher Secondary Education Department of Kerala.

Post Details

• Post Name: Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) – Commerce

• Recruitment Type: Special Recruitment (SC/ST only)

• Department: Higher Secondary Education Department, Kerala

• Mode of Appointment: Direct Recruitment through Kerala PSC

• Vacancies: As reported by the department (SR vacancies exclusively for SC/ST)

Scale of Pay

Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of:

₹39,300 – ₹83,000

In addition to the basic pay, teachers are eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits as per Kerala Government norms.

Eligibility Criteria

🎓 Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the prescribed qualifications as notified by Kerala PSC. Generally, eligibility includes:

• Post Graduate Degree in Commerce (M.Com) with at least 50% marks from a recognized university

• B.Ed in Commerce from a recognized university
  (OR equivalent qualifications as accepted by Kerala PSC)

Age Limit

• As per Kerala PSC rules for Special Recruitment (SC/ST)

• Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms for SC/ST candidates

Reservation Details

• This recruitment is exclusively for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates

• Community certificate issued by the competent authority is mandatory at the time of verification

Selection Process

The selection process for HSST (Junior) – Commerce typically includes:

1. Written / Objective Type Examination conducted by Kerala PSC

2. Evaluation of academic qualifications

3. Document verification

Exam Syllabus – Overview

The written examination generally covers:

📊 Core Commerce Subjects

• Financial Accounting

• Cost & Management Accounting

• Business Studies

• Economics

• Auditing

• Income Tax & GST (basic concepts)

🧠 General Topics (if applicable)

• General Knowledge

• Current Affairs

• Teaching aptitude and educational psychology

The Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) – Commerce (SR for SC/ST) recruitment is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates to enter the Kerala higher secondary teaching service. With focused preparation and timely application, aspirants can secure a respected position in the education sector.