NOTIFICATION

Applications are invited Online Only through 'ONE TIME REGISTRATION' from qualified candidates for appointment in the under mentioned post in Kerala Government Service.

1. Department : Collegiate Education
   
   
2. Name of post : Lecturer in Journalism
   
   
3. Scale of pay : UGC Scale
   
   
4. Number of vacancies : 1 (One)
   
   

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 also against the vacancies that may be reported to the Commission in writing during the period of currency of the list.

Note: As per GO(P) No. 61/12/SWD dated 17.10.2012 3% vacancies are reserved for differently abled candidates of Locomotor disability/Cerebral palsy , Blind, Low vision & Hearing impairment categories .

1. Method of appointment : Direct Recruitment
   
   
2. Age Limit : 22-40. Only candidates born between 02.01.1977 and 01.01.1995 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post with usual age relaxation to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities.(For other conditions regarding age relaxation see para 2 of the General Conditions)
   
   
   1. Qualifications :
      
      
      1. Masters Degree in the concerned subject with atleast 55% marks or its equivalent and good academic record .
         
         
      2. Must have passed a Comprehensive Test in the concerned subject specifically conducted for the purpose by UGC or any agency duly constituted by the state government in this behalf. When qualifications are equal, preference shall be given
         
         

to those candidates who possess adequate knowledge in Malayalam.

Note: (i) For SC/ST Candidates Minimum 50% marks for Master's Degree shall be sufficient.(G.O.(Ms.) No.2/07/H.Edu.dated 04-01-2007)

(ii) For 'PhD' holders who have passed Master's Degree prior to 19.09.1991, 50% marks for Masters Degree shall be sufficient. (GO (MS) No 2/07/H.Edn Dated 04.01.2007)

(iii) Candidates who have obtained 'Ph.D' Degree in the concerned subject are exempted from passing the NET examination(G.O. (P)No.86/07/H.Edn dated 19.06.2007)

(iv)

For recruitment to various posts under these rules, Degrees awarded by the Universities recognized by UGC alone shall be considered.

(v)

The conditions laid down in KS & SSR Part II Rule 10 (a) ii are applicable.