As per the official notification dated October 28, 2026, a total of 1,216 Promoter positions are to be filled. Candidates who have completed Class 10 (SSLC) or an equivalent qualification and meet the prescribed eligibility conditions can apply.
Interested candidates must submit their applications to the concerned District Scheduled Castes Development Office before the last date.
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Kerala SC Development Department Recruitment 2026–27: Overview
- Organization - Kerala Scheduled Castes Development Department
- Post Name - Promoter
- Total Vacancies - 1,216
- Job Location - Various locations across Kerala
- Category - Scheduled Caste candidates
- Gender - Eligible women and men
- Minimum Qualification - Plus Two / Equivalent
- Age Limit- 18–45 years
- Monthly Honorarium - ₹11,000
- Training Period - Up to 2 years
- Application Mode - Offline
- Notification Date - October 28, 2026
- Last Date to Apply - November 12, 2026
- Total Vacancies: District-Wise
The department has announced 1,216 Promoter positions across the 14 districts of Kerala. The district-wise vacancy distribution is given below.
- Thiruvananthapuram - 90
- Kollam - 84
- Pathanamthitta - 64
- Alappuzha -88
- Kottayam -87
- Idukki - 56
- Ernakulam - 124
- Thrissur - 112
- Palakkad - 107
- Malappuram - 126
- Kozhikode - 96
- Wayanad - 32
- Kannur - 103
- Kasaragod - 47
Total - 1,216
Malappuram district has the highest number of vacancies, with 126 positions, followed by Ernakulam with 124 and Thrissur with 112.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the following eligibility requirements to apply for Kerala SC Development Department Promoter Recruitment 2026–27.
1. Community
Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
2. Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Plus Two or an equivalent qualification.
3. Age Limit
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 45 years.
Candidates should check the official application form and notification for any additional instructions relating to eligibility.
Selection Process
- The selection process will be conducted at the local-body and district levels.
- Applications will be invited publicly for eligible candidates within the respective Grama Panchayat, Municipality or Corporation.
- If a sufficient number of eligible candidates are not available within a particular local body, eligible candidates included in the list of a neighbouring local body may also be considered.
- A district-level committee comprising the District Scheduled Castes Development Officer, Assistant District Scheduled Castes Development Officer and a subject expert or Community Social Worker will conduct interviews.
- Based on the marks obtained in the interview, lists will be prepared separately for each Panchayat, Municipality and Corporation.
- Promoters will be selected based on seniority in the approved list.
- Candidates should note that the notification specifies an interview-based selection process.
- Salary and Honorarium
- Selected Promoters will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹11,000.
- This is an honorarium-based engagement, rather than a regular permanent government appointment.
Training Period
- The maximum training period is two years.
- After completing one year of training, the period may be extended for one additional year if the performance is satisfactory, subject to the recommendation of the District Scheduled Castes Development Officer.
- Selected candidates must also undergo three days of compulsory training, which may include training at KILA, KIRTADS or district-level training programmes.
Nature of Duties
- Promoters will help ensure that government schemes implemented through the Scheduled Castes Development Department reach beneficiaries effectively and on time.
- Their responsibilities include:
- Creating awareness among Scheduled Caste beneficiaries about government services and welfare schemes.
- Helping beneficiaries understand the schemes and services available to them.
- Supporting the effective and timely implementation of departmental programmes.
- Contributing to the improvement of the living standards of Scheduled Caste communities.
Important Conditions
- Selection as a Promoter does not confer eligibility for permanent appointment.
- Applications from former Promoters who were dismissed as part of disciplinary action will not be considered.
- The department will periodically review the performance of Promoters.
- District-level officers will provide necessary directions to improve performance and ensure effective implementation of schemes.
How to Apply for Kerala Promoter Recruitment 2026–27
- Eligible candidates should follow these steps:
- Obtain the prescribed application form from the official website of the Scheduled Castes Development Department or the concerned departmental offices.
- Fill in the application form with the required personal, educational and age details.
- Attach copies of certificates proving community, educational qualification and age.
- Obtain a residential certificate from the Secretary of the concerned local self-government institution.
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph.
- Submit the completed application with the required documents to the concerned District Scheduled Castes Development Office.
- Candidates should ensure that their applications and supporting documents are complete before submission.
Documents Required
- Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Prescribed application form.
- Scheduled Caste community certificate.
- Educational qualification certificate.
- Age proof.
- Residential certificate issued by the Secretary of the concerned local self-government institution.
- Passport-size photograph.
- Refer to the official notification and application form for the exact documentation requirements.
Important Dates
- Notification Date -October 28, 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application -November 12, 2026
- Last date to apply: November 12, 2026.
Where to Get the Application Form and Official Notification?
Further details and the prescribed application form are available through the Scheduled Castes Development Department website and the relevant Block, Municipality, Corporation and District Scheduled Castes Development Offices.
- Official website: https://scdd.kerala.gov.in/
- Official Notification - Click Here
Applicants are advised to consult the official notification before submitting their applications.
Kerala SC Development Department Promoter Recruitment 2026–27 offers an opportunity for eligible Scheduled Caste candidates with an SSLC qualification to work in community welfare activities across Kerala. With 1,216 vacancies distributed across 14 districts, eligible candidates should review the conditions and submit their applications before November 12, 2026.
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