Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board (KDRB) L.D. Clerk/Sub Group Officer Grade II Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 113 Vacancies

The Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board (KDRB) has officially announced a recruitment drive for the year 2025. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post of L.D. Clerk/Sub Group Officer Grade II in the Thiruvithamkur Devaswom Board. This recruitment aims to fill 113 vacancies. Interested candidates can apply online through the official portal after completing one-time registration. The selection will be made through a direct recruitment process, and the merit list will remain valid for a minimum of one year. This article covers all details including important dates, eligibility, age limit, salary scale, application fee, and application procedure.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 01 September 2025
• Application Start Date: 01 September 2025
• Last Date for Submission: 30 September 2025 (till 12:00 midnight)

Vacancy Details

• Post Name: L.D. Clerk/Sub Group Officer Grade II
• Number of Vacancies: 113
• Recruitment Method: Direct recruitment

Salary Scale

The selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of:
Rs. 26,500 – 60,700/- per month (as per revised Kerala Government pay rules).

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

1. SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) or equivalent examination.
2. A recognized course in Word Processing and Computer Operation from a Government-approved institution.

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 36 years
• Candidates must be born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2007 (both dates inclusive).
• Age relaxations will be provided for SC, ST, OBC, and other eligible categories as per government norms.

Application Fee

• General/EWS/OBC Candidates: Rs. 500/-
• SC Candidates: Rs. 250/-
• ST Candidates: Rs. 250/-

The fee should be paid online at the time of submission. No other payment methods such as Demand Draft or Money Order will be accepted. Fees once paid are non-refundable.

Reservation

• 10% of the total vacancies are reserved for candidates belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of Hindu communities, subject to production of valid certificates issued by Village Officers.
• Candidates from SC/ST/OBC categories are also eligible for reservations and relaxations as per government rules.

Selection Process

• Selection will be based on direct recruitment through a merit list.
• The rank list will be valid for a minimum of one year and can be extended up to three years depending on the availability of vacancies.
• If vacancies remain after the expiry of the list, a new recruitment notification will be issued.

How to Apply

1. Candidates should visit the Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board’s online portal.
2. Complete the one-time registration process by entering valid personal details.
3. Log in with your User ID and Password.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully.
5. Upload a recent passport-size photograph (taken within the last 6 months).
6. Verify the details and submit the form.
7. Pay the application fee online.
8. Take a printout of the submitted application for reference.

Key Instructions for Applicants

• Only online applications will be accepted. Offline submissions will be rejected.
• Candidates must ensure the accuracy of details before submission. Once submitted, changes cannot be made.
• The application fee should be paid only through the online portal.
• Candidates must keep their User ID and password safe for future correspondence.
• The Board reserves the right to reject applications with false or incomplete details.
• Candidates claiming age relaxation or reservation benefits must produce valid documents when requested.

Additional Notes

1. Hindu candidates belonging to economically weaker sections (EWS) are eligible for 10% reservation upon submission of valid certificates as per the rules of the Government of Kerala.
2. The rank list will remain valid for a minimum of one year and can be extended up to three years.
3. In-service employees of the Thiruvithamkur Devaswom Board may apply with relaxation in the upper age limit, provided they produce valid service certificates.
4. The recruitment is conducted under the Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board Regulations, 2016, and subsequent amendments.