Kerala PSC Geological Assistant Recruitment 2026

Kerala Trade Network; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 484,344 - 1,017,792; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DA and HRA allowances

Travel entitlements for field duty

Pension, medical and gratuity benefits

Job summary

Kerala Public Service Commission invites applications for Geological Assistant posts in the Land Use Department, Thiruvananthapuram. The role covers terrain classification, soil mapping, groundwater assessment, and mineral inventory across Kerala.

Postgraduate degree in Geology or Marine Geology is required. Pay scale is ₹43,400 to ₹91,200 per month, with standard state allowances and pension benefits. Apply by 5 August 2026 via the Thulasi portal.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Geology or Marine Geology from a recognised university.
• Age 18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026.
• Indian citizen.
• Willing to undertake field postings in hilly and coastal terrains.

Responsibilities

• Carry out systematic geological surveys and produce district-level land classification reports.
• Collect and analyse soil, rock, and water samples in the field and forward to state laboratories.
• Support groundwater assessment work in coordination with the Central Ground Water Board and Kerala Ground Water Department.
• Contribute to landslide-susceptibility mapping in the Western Ghats districts and maintain GIS layers.

Job description

# Kerala PSC Geological Assistant Recruitment 2026**Kerala Public Service Commission**Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695004 Start Date26/07/2026INR67,300.00 Full-TimeMore DetailsThe Kerala Public Service Commission has opened applications for six Geological Assistant posts in the state Land Use Department under Category No. 46/2026. The role carries a Kerala state government pay scale of INR 43,400 to 91,200 per month, and candidates with a postgraduate degree in Geology or Marine Geology can register on the Thulasi portal up to midnight on 5 August 2026. This notification and other current government job openings in Kerala are collected on Kerala Trade Network for readers tracking public-sector career moves.Apply on Official Website## About the RoleGeological Assistants at the Kerala Land Use Department support terrain classification, soil mapping, groundwater assessment, and mineral inventory work across all 14 districts. The unit reports to the Land Use Commissioner and feeds data into planning decisions taken by the State Planning Board, revenue authorities, and Local Self Government departments. Officers are usually posted to district land-use offices or the head office in Thiruvananthapuram, with regular field duty across Kerala's Western Ghats belt, midland laterite zones, and coastal plains.## Vacancies and PayThe Commission has notified six direct-recruitment vacancies. Additional candidates may be appointed from the ranked list during its validity, which normally runs one to three years. The pay scale is INR 43,400 to 91,200 per month, backed by standard state government allowances including DA, HRA, and travel entitlements for field duty. Selected candidates enter as regular Kerala state government employees, with pension, medical, and gratuity benefits set by the Kerala Service Rules.## Eligibility* **Qualification:** Postgraduate degree in Geology or Marine Geology from a UGC-recognised university, a National Institute set up by the Government of India, or an institution established by the Government of Kerala. Equivalent government-approved qualifications are accepted.* **Age:** 18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026 (born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2008). Standard age relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, and other reserved categories per Kerala PSC rules.* **Nationality:** Indian citizen.* **Physical fitness:** Candidates should be prepared for field postings that involve travel to remote survey sites in hilly and coastal terrain.## Key Responsibilities* Carry out systematic geological surveys and produce district-level land classification reports.* Collect and analyse soil, rock, and water samples in the field, then forward them to state laboratories.* Support groundwater assessment work in coordination with the Central Ground Water Board and the Kerala Ground Water Department.* Contribute to landslide-susceptibility mapping in the Western Ghats districts, drawing on the department's post-2018 monsoon experience.* Maintain GIS layers and digital records that feed into state land use policy documents.## Selection ProcessSelection is by direct recruitment. The Commission may hold a written test (OMR or online), a descriptive paper, or both, depending on the number of applications received. Shortlisted candidates then attend document verification. The final rank list stays valid for a minimum of one year and up to three years, with fresh vacancies notified against the same list during that window. There is no application fee for any category.## How to ApplyAll applications go through the Kerala Public Service Commission One Time Registration (OTR) system on the Thulasi portal. First-time applicants create an OTR profile with a scanned photograph and signature, then log in, open Category 046/2026, and submit the specific application before 12:00 midnight on 5 August 2026. Read the official notification in full before applying, especially the community reservation table and the special conditions clause. The complete text is available as a notification PDF from the Kerala PSC website.## About the Kerala Land Use DepartmentThe Land Use Department, based in Thiruvananthapuram and headed by the Land Use Commissioner, coordinates land-use planning across every Kerala district. Its work sits inside the State Land Use Policy and shapes decisions on agricultural conversion, urban expansion, and hazard-zone regulation. Geological Assistants typically progress into Assistant Land Use Commissioner and Deputy Director roles over a career, and the department's field-based mandate makes it one of the more research-heavy postings in Kerala's technical services. Candidates based in the capital may also want to scan other jobs currently open in Thiruvananthapuram while their Kerala PSC application is under processing.