Kerala PSC MILMA Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026: 3 Dairy/CFP Posts

Kerala Public Service Commission has opened a fresh statewide recruitment for 3 Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP) vacancies in the Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (MILMA) under Category Nos. 162/2026 and 163/2026, published in the Extra Ordinary Gazette dated 30 October 2026. The recruitment is split into two routes: 1 vacancy for General Category candidates and 2 vacancies for eligible Society Category employees of affiliated MILMA member or primary co-operative societies. Both categories carry the same pay scale of ₹29,490–85,160, but the age and service rules differ, so candidates should apply only under the correct category number. The basic educational requirement is a B.Sc. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Microbiology from a recognised university. Society Category applicants must additionally satisfy the prescribed regular-service condition in an eligible affiliated society. Applications are submitted online through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration profile and no application fee is required. The final date is 2 December 2026 up to midnight. This is a regular direct-recruitment opportunity, and candidates should verify the correct category, age limit and supporting certificates before clicking Apply Now in their Kerala PSC profile.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

The two Society Category vacancies are restricted to eligible regular employees of the notified MILMA-affiliated member or primary co-operative societies. Candidates who do not satisfy that service condition should use the General Category route only if otherwise eligible.

Basic Educational Qualification

For both categories, the essential academic qualification is a B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Microbiology from a recognised university.

For Category No. 163/2026, the applicant must also have three years of regular service in an eligible affiliated member or primary society and satisfy the continuing-service condition stated in the notification.

Age Limit

For Category 162/2026, the notification states that candidates born between 2 January 1982 and 1 January 2008 are eligible, subject to applicable relaxation. Category 163/2026 uses the notified 18–50 age band for eligible Society Category employees.

Salary

Both categories carry the same pay scale:

₹29,490–85,160

The appointment is to the regular Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP) post in MILMA, subject to the applicable service and probation rules.

Application Fee

No application fee is required.

Candidates apply through their Kerala PSC One Time Registration profile.

Selection Process

Kerala PSC will prepare the applicable ranked list under the rules for the two categories.

If a Written / OMR / Online Test is conducted, candidates must submit the required examination confirmation through their One Time Registration profile within the period announced by Kerala PSC. Only candidates who give confirmation can generate the admission ticket for such a test.

For the Society Category, the prescribed service certificate must also be produced or uploaded when required by the Commission.

Important Dates

How to Apply for Kerala PSC MILMA Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026

1. First identify whether you are applying under Cat. 162/2026 General Category or Cat. 163/2026 Society Category.
2. Use the Age Calculator to compare your date of birth with the exact age rule for your category.
3. Use the Eligibility Pre-check to organise your age and qualification check, while treating the official Kerala PSC notification as final.
4. Log in to the official Kerala PSC One Time Registration profile.
5. Open the correct category number and click Apply Now.
6. Check the profile details, qualification records, community claim and photograph before final submission.
7. Society Category candidates should ensure the required regular-service details and service certificate are available in the form prescribed by Kerala PSC.
8. Use the Government Job Document Checklist to prepare documents for application and later verification.
9. The Documents Required for Government Jobs guide can help you separate application-stage documents from originals needed later.
10. Submit the application by 2 December 2026 up to midnight and keep a printout or soft copy from the “My Applications” section.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep the notification-specific documents relevant to their category, including:

• proof of date of birth;
• B.Sc. degree certificate and marksheets in the prescribed subject;
• community / reservation certificate where applicable;
• Kerala PSC profile photograph and identity proof;
• Society Category service certificate from the competent authority, where applicable;
• proof of current regular service for the Society Category;
• equivalent/higher qualification order if relying on an officially recognised equivalent qualification;
• originals for later certificate verification.

Important Candidate Notes

• Category 162/2026 and 163/2026 are for the same post and same MILMA employer, but the eligibility routes are different.
• Do not apply under Society Category unless you satisfy the notified three-year regular-service condition.
• Applications are submitted only through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration profile.
• No fee is required.
• If Kerala PSC schedules an examination, the separate confirmation step is mandatory for candidates who want to write it.
• Keep the submitted application copy for future communication with the Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MILMA Laboratory Assistant vacancies are available?

There are 3 vacancies in total: 1 under General Category and 2 under Society Category.

What are the Kerala PSC category numbers?

The notifications are Cat. No. 162/2026 for General Category and Cat. No. 163/2026 for Society Category.

What is the basic qualification?

A B.Sc. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Microbiology from a recognised university.

Is experience required?

No common experience requirement applies to both categories. However, Society Category candidates must have three years of regular service in an eligible affiliated MILMA society.

What is the salary?

The pay scale is ₹29,490–85,160 for the Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP) post.

What is the age limit?

General Category candidates have an age limit of 18–44 years. Society Category candidates have an age limit of 18–50 years, subject to the rules in the relevant notification.

Is there an application fee?

No. Kerala PSC states that no application fee is required.

What is the last date to apply?

Applications must be submitted by 2 December 2026 up to midnight.

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