KSFE NCA notices 160 and 161: restricted employee vacancies
Categories 160 and 161/2026 are separate KSFE NCA-ST Peon/Watchman notifications for qualifying part-time employees, closing 4 November at midnight.
Categories 160 and 161/2026 are separate KSFE NCA-ST Peon/Watchman notifications for qualifying part-time employees, closing 4 November at midnight.
Two original notices, one eligibility comparison
These notices were checked 13 October 2026 in the 30 September gazette. Category 160 is a fourth NCA notification specifying one ST vacancy; category 161 is an eighth NCA notification specifying three ST vacancies. They are distinct entries but are explained together here to avoid two repetitive articles about the same role.
The employee restriction is essential
Both notices require qualifying KSFE part-time employees in the named Sweeper-cum-Scavenger, Packer, Despatcher or Gardener roles with at least three years’ company service. Standard VI or equivalent and age 18–50 are specified. The PDFs primarily invite ST applicants and explain consideration of SC applicants in the absence of qualified ST candidates.
Correct category, official route
Applications use Kerala PSC One Time Registration. Both PDFs state no application fee and 4 November 2026 midnight as the deadline. No separate opening hour or later category-specific corrigendum was established in this check. Do not substitute eligibility from the broader category 152 notice merely because the Peon/Watchman title looks similar.
Prepare an employee-specific evidence file
Our recommendation is to match the category number, community claim and service history before submitting. Keep the employer’s service documentation beside your education record so dates can be checked consistently. A statement that someone has worked part-time elsewhere does not answer this notice’s KSFE employment requirement. Ask for clarification where your designation differs from a listed role.
Avoid double-counting the opportunity
A combined headline should not hide that each category has its own selection history and notified vacancies. Nor should four listed vacancies be presented as unrestricted openings for outside candidates. Retain each applicable PDF and label your application record with its category number. This helps distinguish later instructions and prevents a forwarded message about one category being mistaken for a change to the other. Only the recruiting authority can decide an individual applicant’s eligibility and selection.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these unrestricted external vacancies?
No. They require the specified qualifying KSFE employment and community conditions.
Why cover them together?
They are separate notices for the same role with closely related eligibility; one comparison avoids repetitive articles.