UNIVERSITY ASSISTANT EXAM NOTIFICATION

Kerala PSC University Assistant 2026 

The Kerala PSC University Assistant post is one of the most sought after and competitive administrative posts in the Kerala Public Service Commission. We offer a stable career in government, an attractive salary and excellent prospects for advancement within the University System of Kerala.

• Notification details
• Eligibility & age limit
• Salary structure
• Job profile
• Promotion & career growth
• Exam pattern & syllabus
• Expected exam date
• Smart preparation tips

What is the University Assistant Post?

The University Assistant is an access-degree administrative function in numerous universities throughout Kerala. It acts as a gateway to a long-time period authorities profession withinside the better schooling sector.

Key Highlights of the Role

• Clerical & administrative help

• File handling & report preservation

• Data access and correspondence

• Assisting academic & administrative departments

• Exposure to college governance systems

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has officially released the University Assistant Notification 2025 under:

•  Category Number: 454/2025
•  Notification Date: 28 November 2025
•  Application Mode: Online (PSC Thulasi Portal)
•  Last Date to Apply: 31 December 2025

Notification Summary

• Post Name: University Assistant
• Exam Authority: Kerala PSC
• Category No.: 454/2025
• Salary Scale: ₹39,300 – ₹83,000
• Vacancies: Anticipated
• Notification Date: 28 November 2025
• Apply Online From: 28 November 2025
• Last Date: 31 December 2025
• Exam Date: Yet to be announced
• Age Limit: 18 – 36 years
• Official Website: www.keralapsc.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university

Age Limit

• 18 to 36 years
• Age relaxation applicable for:
• SC / ST
• OBC
• Other eligible categories (as per PSC norms)

Nationality

• Must be an Indian citizen

 Salary Structure

University Assistants are paid as per the 10th Pay Revision.

 Pay Scale

• ₹39,300 – ₹83,000 per month

 Salary Includes

• Basic Pay
• DA (Dearness Allowance)
• HRA (if applicable)
• Other admissible allowances

Key Duties

• Managing clerical & administrative work
• Maintaining official records & files
• Assisting faculty & departments
• Handling correspondence
• Ensuring adherence to university rules & procedures

Exam Pattern – Kerala PSC University Assistant

 Written Examination Details

• Mode: OMR / Online
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Total Marks: 100

 Subjects Covered

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs
• General English
• Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability
• Regional Language (Malayalam / Tamil / Kannada)