Kerala Social Security Mission (KSSM), Thiruvananthapuram, has invited applications for 16 posts in 6 roles under Advt No. KSSM/1462/2025-DEO6. The posts include Paediatrician / Medical Officer, Clinical Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and 2 more. Selection is through a walk-in interview on 17 November 2026.
The posts are for REIC & Autism Centre, GMC Thiruvananthapuram. Qualification required: Paediatrician: MD/DNB in Child Health or Diploma in Child Health with Travancore-Cochin Medical Registration; Medical Officer: MBBS with TC Medical Registration; M.Phil Clinical Psychology with RCI Registration; BPT; BOT; Bachelor in Audiology, Speech and Language Therapy; Degree plus PG Diploma / Diploma in Clinical Child Development. The pay is Rs. 32,580 to Rs. 63,440, depending on the post. Selection is by on the spot written test for short listing, if eligible candidates reporting are above 50 and walk-in interview. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
KSSM Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Walk-in Dates | 17 November 2026, 18 November 2026, 19 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 9:30 AM |
| Venue | Kerala Social Security Mission Head Office, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram |
Key Points
- Walk-in date: 17 November 2026, reporting at 9:30 AM
- Vacancies: 16, in 6 roles
- How to apply: Attend the walk-in interview
- Pay: Rs. 32,580 to Rs. 63,440, depending on the post
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Maximum 56 years (as on 1 January 2026)
- Place: REIC & Autism Centre, GMC Thiruvananthapuram
KSSM Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Kerala Social Security Mission (KSSM), Thiruvananthapuram |
| Post Name | Paediatrician / Medical Officer, Clinical Psychologist, Physiotherapist and 3 more |
| No of Posts | 16 |
| Advt No | KSSM/1462/2025-DEO6 |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Pay | Rs. 32,580 to Rs. 63,440, depending on the post |
| Place of Posting | REIC & Autism Centre, GMC Thiruvananthapuram |
| Qualification | Paediatrician: MD/DNB in Child Health or Diploma in Child Health with Travancore-Cochin Medical Registration; Medical Officer: MBBS with TC Medical Registration; M.Phil Clinical Psychology with RCI Registration; BPT; BOT; Bachelor in Audiology, Speech and Language Therapy; Degree plus PG Diploma / Diploma in Clinical Child Development |
| Age Limit | Maximum 56 years (as on 1 January 2026) |
| Apply Mode | Walk-in |
| Walk-in Date | 17 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 9:30 AM |
| Venue | Kerala Social Security Mission Head Office, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
KSSM Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. KSSM/1462/2025-DEO6 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download KSSM notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paediatrician / Medical Officer | 5 | Maximum 56 years | 63,440 |
| Clinical Psychologist | 3 | Maximum 56 years | 48,550 |
| Physiotherapist | 1 | Maximum 56 years | 39,690 |
| Occupational Therapist | 4 | Maximum 56 years | 34,180 |
| Audiologist cum Speech Therapist | 2 | Maximum 56 years | 39,690 |
| Developmental Therapist | 1 | Maximum 56 years | 32,580 |
| Total | 16 |
Who Can Apply for KSSM Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Paediatrician / Medical Officer | Paediatrician: MD/ DNB in Child Health or Diploma in Child Health; Paediatrician: Travancore - Cochin Medical Registration; Medical Officer (MBBS): MBBS Degree from a recognized university; Medical Officer (MBBS): Travancore - Cochin Medical Registration |
| Clinical Psychologist | M.Phil in Clinical Psychology; RCI Registration |
| Physiotherapist | Bachelor of Physiotherapy |
| Occupational Therapist | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy |
| Audiologist cum Speech Therapist | Bachelor in Audiology, Speech and Language Therapy |
| Developmental Therapist | 1. Degree in any subject from a recognized university 2. Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Child Development or Diploma in Clinical Child Development. If candidates with the above qualification are not available, candidates having Master of Health Science in Clinical Child Development (MHSc - CCD) from School of Distance Education, Kerala University can also be considered. |
Other conditions:
- Travancore - Cochin Medical Registration for Paediatrician / Medical Officer
- RCI Registration for Clinical Psychologist
Who Cannot Apply for KSSM Recruitment 2026
- Candidates reaching after 30 minutes of the reporting time will not be entertained
Post-wise Details
Paediatrician / Medical Officer (5 posts)
Qualification required: Paediatrician: MD/ DNB in Child Health or Diploma in Child Health; Paediatrician: Travancore - Cochin Medical Registration; Medical Officer (MBBS): MBBS Degree from a recognized university; Medical Officer (MBBS): Travancore - Cochin Medical Registration. Age limit: Maximum 56 years. Pay: 63,440.
Clinical Psychologist (3 posts)
Qualification required: M.Phil in Clinical Psychology; RCI Registration. Age limit: Maximum 56 years. Pay: 48,550.
Physiotherapist (1 post)
Qualification required: Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Age limit: Maximum 56 years. Pay: 39,690.
Occupational Therapist (4 posts)
Qualification required: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Age limit: Maximum 56 years. Pay: 34,180.
Audiologist cum Speech Therapist (2 posts)
Qualification required: Bachelor in Audiology, Speech and Language Therapy. Age limit: Maximum 56 years. Pay: 39,690.
Developmental Therapist (1 post)
Qualification required: 1. Degree in any subject from a recognized university 2. Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Child Development or Diploma in Clinical Child Development. If candidates with the above qualification are not available, candidates having Master of Health Science in Clinical Child Development (MHSc - CCD) from School of Distance Education, Kerala University can also be considered. Age limit: Maximum 56 years. Pay: 32,580.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Appointment on contract basis
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview: Paediatrician / Medical Officer (9.30 AM) | 17 November 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview: Clinical Psychologist (01.00 PM) | 17 November 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview: Physiotherapist (9.30 AM) | 18 November 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview: Occupational Therapist (01.00 PM) | 18 November 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview: Audiologist cum Speech Therapist (9.30 AM) | 19 November 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview: Developmental Therapist (01.00 PM) | 19 November 2026 |
How Will KSSM Select Candidates?
- On the spot written test for short listing, if eligible candidates reporting are above 50
- Walk-in interview
- On the spot written test for short listing if eligible candidates reporting exceed 50
- Interview of shortlisted / reporting candidates
Documents to Enclose
- Original certificates to prove age
- Original certificates of educational qualification
- RCI Registration / other relevant registration
- Experience certificates, if any
- Self attested copies of the above certificates
How to Apply for KSSM Recruitment 2026
- Report at Kerala Social Security Mission Head Office, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram on the date and time fixed for the post.
- Bring original certificates to prove age, educational qualification, RCI Registration / other relevant registration and experience if any.
- Bring self attested copies of these certificates.
- Attend on 17 November 2026, reporting at 9:30 AM.
Other Points to Note
- Each post has its own walk-in date and reporting time
KSSM Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download KSSM notification PDF |
| Walk-in Details | Walk-in details for KSSM Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit KSSM official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Kerala Social Security Mission, Advertisement No. KSSM/1462/2025-DEO6, dated 6 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
