📋 Kerala PSC Notification 419/2025
Official Kerala PSC Notification 419/2025 for the post of Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer) in the Police (Band Unit) Department.
Summary of Notification
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name of Post | Police Constable (Band/Bugler/Drummer) |
| Department | Police (Band Unit) |
| Category No. | 419/2025 |
| Scale of Pay | ₹ 31,100 - 66,800/- |
| Number of Vacancies | Statewide - 108 (One Hundred and Eight) (Anticipated vacancies) |
| Method of Appointment | Direct Recruitment |
| Last Date for Application | December 3, 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online only through 'One Time Registration' on the Kerala PSC website (www.keralapsc.gov.in). |
1. 🎓 Qualifications
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational | Must have passed Higher Secondary Examination (Plus Two) or its equivalent. |
| Technical/Experience | Must have a minimum of one year experience in playing Band, Bugle, Drum, and allied musical instruments of the Police Band Unit from a Firm/Institution/Band Troop having registration under State/Central Government. |
2. 🎂 Age Limit
18 - 26 Years
- Candidates born between 02.01.1999 and 01.01.2007 (both dates included) are eligible.
- Note: Standard age relaxation will be granted to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes candidates.
3. 📏 Physical Qualifications
Candidates must possess the following minimum physical standards:
| Measurement | General/OBC Candidates | SC/ST Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Must not be less than 168 cm | Must not be less than 161 cm |
| Chest | Must not be less than **81 cm** (round the chest) | Must not be less than **76 cm** (round the chest) |
| **Chest Expansion** | Minimum expansion of **5 cm** | Minimum expansion of **5 cm** |
- Exclusion Note: Differently abled candidates and female candidates are not eligible to apply in response to this notification.
- Physical Test: Physical measurements will be taken prior to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and only those who meet the prescribed standards will be admitted to the PET.
4. 👁️ Vision
Must be certified to possess the following minimum visual standards without glasses:
| Eye | Distant Vision | Near Vision |
|---|---|---|
| Right Eye | 6/6 Snellen | 0.5 Snellen |
| Left Eye | 6/6 Snellen | 0.5 Snellen |
Note: Candidates must be free from colour blindness, squint, or any morbid condition of the eye or lids.
5. 🥁 Selection Process
The selection process typically includes:
- Written/OMR/Online Test: If conducted.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates must qualify in physical efficiency events.
- Proficiency Test (Practical Test): The qualified candidates shall be required to pass a Proficiency Test on the respective subjects (Band/Bugle/Drum) prior to the appointment. Proficiency will be assessed by a Practical Test conducted by the Kerala PSC.
- Medical Examination.
