Kerala Public Service Commission has issued an erratum modifying the disability-reservation section of the Clinical Psychologist shortlist under Category No. 011/2025.
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Overview
| Commission | Kerala Public Service Commission |
| Department | Health Services Department |
| Post | Clinical Psychologist |
| Category Number | 011/2025 |
| Recruitment Method | Direct recruitment |
| Erratum Number | OLE3-3/14/2025-KPSC |
| Short List | 09/2026/OLE III |
| Ranked List | 442/2026/SS VI |
| Current Update | Correction to the 4% disability-reservation section of the shortlist |
Important Dates
| Gazette Notification | 30 April 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 4 June 2025 at midnight |
| Online Examination | 13 November 2025 |
| Shortlist Published | 14 January 2026 |
| One-Time Verification | 20 January 2026 |
| Earlier Recruitment Erratum | 5 May 2026 |
| Interview | 20 May 2026 |
| Ranked List Effective | 3 June 2026 |
| New Shortlist Erratum | 31 August 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Clinical Psychologist | Anticipated vacancies |
| Differently Abled Candidates | 4% reservation under the applicable Government Orders |
The original notification did not specify a fixed vacancy count. The latest erratum changes only the disability-reservation description and does not revise the total number of vacancies.
What Changed in the Shortlist
| Original Shortlist Entry | LD including CP, LC, Dw and MDy — Nil |
| Earlier Recruitment Erratum | Acid Attack Victims were included among candidates eligible for the applicable 4% disability reservation. |
| Corrected Shortlist Entry | LD including CP, LC, Dw; AAV; MDy — Nil |
| Candidate Impact | No candidate has been added under this disability subcategory. |
| Other Shortlist Entries | Remain unchanged by the 31 August 2026 erratum. |
Shortlist and Ranked List Details
| Shortlist Main List | 10 |
| Shortlist Supplementary Lists | 21 |
| Total Shortlisted | 31 |
| Final Ranked List Main List | 10 |
| Final Ranked List Supplementary Lists | 17 |
| Total Ranked Candidates | 27 |
Top Three Ranked Candidates
| 1 | Niranjana S | 72.33 |
| 2 | Alexander Kannanayakkal | 65.67 |
| 3 | Abhishek M S | 64.67 |
Salary
| Clinical Psychologist | ₹55,200–₹1,15,300 |
Applicable allowances and service benefits will be governed by Kerala Government rules.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 23 years |
| Maximum Age | 36 years |
| Eligible Date-of-Birth Range | 2 January 1989 to 1 January 2002, both dates included |
| SC, ST and OBC | Usual relaxation under Kerala Government rules |
Qualification
- M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or eligible government or national institution; or
- M.A. or M.Sc. in Psychology, or an equivalent qualification, from an eligible recognised institution.
- M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology or an equivalent two-year course from an institution approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India.
- Registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must produce the relevant recognition or equivalency order when required.
Experience
The recruitment notification did not prescribe a separate minimum period of professional experience. Candidates were required to possess the notified postgraduate qualifications, M.Phil. or equivalent clinical training and RCI registration.
Application Fee
No application fee was required for the original recruitment. The earlier period for requesting a printout of the online answer sheet with the prescribed ₹335 payment has expired.
Selection Process
- Kerala PSC One Time Registration and online application
- Confirmation for the examination
- Online objective examination
- Publication of the shortlist
- One-Time Verification of original documents
- Interview
- Preparation of the final ranked list
- Advice according to reported vacancies and reservation rules
- Appointment and final eligibility verification
Exam Pattern
| Examination Mode | Online objective examination |
| Question Paper Code | 135/2025/OL |
| Questions | 100 objective questions |
| Maximum Marks | 100 marks |
| Examination Date | 13 November 2025 |
| Cancelled Question | Question 88 was cancelled in the final answer key. |
| Rechecking or Revaluation | Not permitted for the online examination |
Probation
An appointed candidate will be on probation for two years on duty within a continuous period of three years, subject to the applicable service rules.
Documents Required
- Kerala PSC application printout
- Examination admission ticket
- M.A. or M.Sc. Psychology or Clinical Psychology certificate
- Postgraduate mark sheets
- M.Phil. Clinical Psychology or equivalent course certificate
- Proof that the clinical course is approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India
- Valid RCI Clinical Psychologist registration certificate
- Date-of-birth proof
- Valid photo identity proof
- Community and Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable
- EWS certificate, where applicable
- Disability certificate when claiming 4% reservation
- Equivalency or recognition Government Order, where applicable
- Other original documents requested by Kerala PSC
How to Check the Erratum
- Open the official Kerala PSC Clinical Psychologist erratum PDF.
- Verify the post name and Category No. 011/2025.
- Check Erratum No. OLE3-3/14/2025-KPSC and its 31 August 2026 date.
- Read the corrected entry under the list for 4% disability reservation.
- Confirm that the LD, CP, LC, Dw, AAV and MDy classification is shown as Nil.
- Download the original shortlist to compare the previous wording.
- Check the final ranked-list PDF for the candidate’s rank and marks.
- Save the erratum, shortlist and ranked-list PDFs for future reference.
- Monitor the Kerala PSC profile for advice or appointment communication.
Important Links
Download Official Shortlist Erratum Download Original Clinical Psychologist Shortlist Download Final Clinical Psychologist Ranked List Download Original Recruitment Notification Download Earlier Recruitment Erratum Download Official Final Answer Key Official Question Paper and Answer-Key Page Download One-Time Verification Notice Download Official Interview Notice Kerala PSC Candidate Login Kerala PSC Latest Updates Kerala PSC Official WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
What has Kerala PSC corrected?
Kerala PSC corrected the disability-reservation entry in the Clinical Psychologist shortlist to include Acid Attack Victims in the applicable classification.
What does the corrected entry say?
It states “LD including CP, LC, Dw; AAV; MDy — Nil.”
What do the disability abbreviations mean?
They refer to Locomotor Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy.
Were any candidates added or removed?
No named candidate was added or removed through this erratum. The applicable disability subcategory continues to show Nil.
Does the erratum change the final ranked list?
No. The 31 August 2026 notice modifies the relevant section of the earlier shortlist. It does not announce a revised final ranked list.
How many vacancies were notified?
The original recruitment notification stated anticipated vacancies and did not provide a fixed numerical count.
What is the Clinical Psychologist salary?
The notified pay scale is ₹55,200 to ₹1,15,300, plus applicable allowances.
How many candidates are in the final ranked list?
The final ranked list contains 27 candidates: 10 in the main list and 17 in the supplementary lists.
Who holds the first rank?
Niranjana S holds the first rank with a total score of 72.33 marks.
Is revaluation available?
No. Kerala PSC does not permit rechecking or revaluation of the online examination.
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