Is the Dairy Farm Instructor 2026 notification released?

At the time of this update, the official Kerala PSC records available for Dairy Farm Instructor continue to identify Category No. 691/2022 as the active ranked-list recruitment.

The previous notification was issued for:

Department: Kerala Dairy Development
Post: Dairy Farm Instructor
Category No.: 691/2022
Method of appointment: Direct Recruitment
Previous pay scale: ₹35,600–₹75,400
Vacancies: Anticipated
Previous age limit: 19–36 years, subject to applicable relaxation
Previous qualification: Graduation with Mathematics or Biology as an optional subject in the Pre-Degree course.

A new 2026 notification should be considered official only when Kerala PSC publishes it.

Dairy Farm Instructor Kerala PSC 2026: Post Details

Here are the important details from the previous official recruitment.

Detail	Previous recruitment
Post	Dairy Farm Instructor
Department	Kerala Dairy Development
Category Number	691/2022
Recruitment	Direct Recruitment
Area	Statewide
Pay Scale	₹35,600–₹75,400
Vacancies	Anticipated
Previous Age Limit	19–36
Previous Qualification	Graduation with Mathematics or Biology as an optional subject for Pre-Degree
Application	Online through Kerala PSC profile
Application Fee	No fee in the previous notification
Exam	OMR/Online
Previous Exam Date	December 16, 2023

These figures belong to Category No. 691/2022. They should not automatically be treated as the final details of a future 2026 notification.

Dairy Farm Instructor Eligibility 2026

One of the biggest mistakes candidates make is assuming that a new recruitment will necessarily repeat the previous qualification exactly.

The safest approach is to use the previous notification as a reference, then verify the new notification when it is published.

Educational Qualification

For Category No. 691/2022, Kerala PSC prescribed:

Graduation with either Mathematics or Biology as one of the optional subjects for the Pre-Degree course.

The official notification also states that certain qualifications recognized by Government orders as equivalent may be accepted, subject to the conditions specified by Kerala PSC. Candidates may be required to produce evidence of equivalency.

Is Plus Two enough for Dairy Farm Instructor?

Based on the previous Category No. 691/2022 notification, no. The prescribed qualification was graduation with the specified Mathematics or Biology background.

However, candidates should check the qualification in the new notification before applying because recruitment conditions can change.

Can Agriculture graduates apply?

Do not assume that every agriculture-related degree automatically satisfies the requirement.

Eligibility depends on the exact qualification prescribed by the applicable notification and, where relevant, Government-recognized equivalency.

Can Dairy Science candidates apply?

Again, the degree name alone should not be used to determine eligibility. Compare the qualification with the wording in the official notification.

Dairy Farm Instructor Age Limit

The previous Category No. 691/2022 notification prescribed an age range of 19–36 years.

It specified that candidates born between January 2, 1986 and January 1, 2003, both dates inclusive, were eligible for that recruitment, with the usual relaxation applicable to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other eligible backward communities.

For a future notification, always calculate your age using the cut-off date specified in that notification, not the date on which you happen to read this article.

Dairy Farm Instructor Salary 2026

The previous official Kerala PSC notification specified a pay scale of:

₹35,600 – ₹75,400

This is the official scale stated for Category No. 691/2022. The ranked list also identifies the post with the same ₹35,600–₹75,400 scale.

What about in-hand salary?

Your actual monthly amount can differ from the basic pay because government salary includes applicable allowances and deductions.

Therefore, it is better not to advertise one fixed “Dairy Farm Instructor in-hand salary” without knowing the applicable appointment details and current allowances.

Is there training after selection?

Yes.

The previous notification stated that every candidate selected for appointment as Dairy Farm Instructor would undergo eight months of training conducted by the Dairy Development Department.

During the training period, the selected candidate would receive the minimum of the basic pay of Dairy Farm Instructor as a consolidated allowance. The training period would not count for probation or increment.

What is the probation period?

The previous notification prescribed a probation period of two years on duty within a continuous period of three years.

Dairy Farm Instructor Selection Process

The previous recruitment followed a selection process involving a written examination, subsequent selection procedures and the preparation of a ranked list.

The broad process can be understood as:

Notification → Application → Confirmation → Admission Ticket → Written Examination → Shortlist/Selection → Ranked List → Advice → Appointment/Training

For Category No. 691/2022, Kerala PSC published a shortlist in July 2024 and subsequently brought the ranked list into force on December 5, 2024.

Candidates should remember that getting into a ranked list does not automatically mean immediate appointment.

Appointment depends on factors including reported vacancies, rank, reservation/rotation and the operation of the ranked list.

Dairy Farm Instructor Exam Pattern

The previous Dairy Farm Instructor examination was conducted on December 16, 2023.

Kerala PSC’s examination programme shows:

Mode: OMR/Online
Maximum marks: 100
Medium: English
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

The examination programme also lists Category No. 691/2022 for the Dairy Farm Instructor post.

Previous subject structure

The previous syllabus/exam structure covered five broad areas:

Subject	Previous weightage
Physics	20
Chemistry	20
Botany/Zoology	20
Mathematics	20
Basic Dairy Science	20
Total	100

Important: Treat this as the previous recruitment pattern, not as a guaranteed 2026 pattern. The new official syllabus should take priority if Kerala PSC changes the structure.

Dairy Farm Instructor Syllabus 2026

Until a fresh syllabus is officially published for a new recruitment, candidates can use the previous syllabus as their preparation framework.

Physics

Focus on fundamental concepts normally tested at the prescribed level, including:

Units and measurements
Motion
Force
Work, energy and power
Heat
Light
Sound
Electricity
Magnetism
Basic applications of physics

The aim should be understanding concepts and solving objective questions quickly rather than studying advanced physics unnecessarily.

Chemistry

Prepare the fundamental areas of chemistry, including:

Matter
Atomic structure
Elements and compounds
Chemical reactions
Acids, bases and salts
Metals and non-metals
Periodic classification
Organic chemistry basics
Everyday chemistry

Botany and Zoology

Biology is particularly relevant to candidates preparing for a dairy-related post.

Important preparation areas include:

Cell biology
Plant biology
Human biology
Animal classification
Animal physiology
Reproduction
Genetics basics
Microorganisms
Diseases
Basic veterinary and livestock-related concepts

Mathematics

Focus on objective-question fundamentals:

Arithmetic
Percentage
Ratio and proportion
Average
Profit and loss
Time and work
Time, speed and distance
Simple and compound interest
Mensuration
Basic algebra
Data interpretation

Basic Dairy Science

This is the section candidates should take particularly seriously.

Prepare topics such as:

Dairy cattle
Milk composition
Milk production
Factors affecting milk yield
Clean milk production
Milk preservation
Milk processing
Dairy microbiology
Animal nutrition
Dairy farm management
Feed and fodder
Common dairy terminology
Milk quality
Dairy products
Basic dairy technology

How to Apply for Dairy Farm Instructor Through Kerala PSC

When a new notification is released, candidates should follow the application instructions in that notification.

For the previous recruitment, candidates had to register through Kerala PSC’s One Time Registration system and apply through their profile.

The general process was:

Step 1: Complete Kerala PSC One Time Registration

Create your PSC profile if you do not already have one.

Step 2: Verify your profile

Check:

Name
Date of birth
Address
Community
Educational qualifications
Photograph
Contact details

Step 3: Find the Dairy Farm Instructor notification

Open the applicable notification and read the eligibility requirements carefully.

Step 4: Click Apply Now

Submit the application through your PSC profile.

Step 5: Verify everything before submission

The previous notification specifically warned candidates that applications are provisional and cannot simply be deleted or altered after submission.

Step 6: Save your application

Keep a printout or digital copy for future reference.

Step 7: Complete examination confirmation

If a written/OMR/online test is conducted, candidates must submit confirmation within the period specified by Kerala PSC.

Candidates who fail to submit confirmation within the prescribed period can lose their opportunity to write the examination.

Dairy Farm Instructor Application Fee

The previous Category No. 691/2022 notification stated that no application fee was required.

However, candidates should not assume that every future recruitment will have identical conditions. Always check the new official notification before submitting an application.

Dairy Farm Instructor Exam Date 2026

Has the 2026 exam date been announced?

The previous examination was held on December 16, 2023.

There is no reason to use that date as the expected date for a future recruitment.

A new exam date becomes official only when Kerala PSC publishes the applicable examination programme/admission-ticket information.

Where should candidates check?

Monitor:

Kerala PSC notifications
Examination programme
Candidate profile
Admission-ticket section
Official PSC announcements

Do not rely on a YouTube thumbnail, WhatsApp message or coaching-centre prediction as proof of an examination date.

Dairy Farm Instructor Admit Card

For the previous examination, Kerala PSC made admission tickets available through candidates’ profiles.

The official admission-ticket notice instructed candidates to download the ticket using their PSC User ID and password from their profile.

Before the exam, check:

Name
Photograph
Examination date
Examination time
Venue
Instructions
Required identification documents

For a future recruitment, follow the instructions printed on the new admission ticket.

Dairy Farm Instructor Official Links

For the most reliable information, candidates should prioritize Kerala PSC’s official documents.

Official Dairy Farm Instructor Category No. 691/2022 notification: Kerala PSC official notification
Official ranked list: Kerala PSC Dairy Farm Instructor ranked list
Official 2026 appointment chart: Kerala PSC Dairy Farm Instructor appointment chart
Official previous question paper and answer key: Kerala PSC Dairy Farm Instructor question paper/answer key
Official PSC post page: Kerala Public Service Commission

Bookmark this article and the official PSC page rather than relying on unofficial notification dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Dairy Farm Instructor Notification 2026 be released?

There is no verified new notification date that should be treated as official unless Kerala PSC publishes it. The existing Category No. 691/2022 ranked list was still being used for appointments in June 2026.

Is the Dairy Farm Instructor notification released?

The previous official notification was Category No. 691/2022. Candidates waiting for a fresh recruitment should verify the Kerala PSC notification page for a new category number rather than treating predictions as an official announcement.

What is the qualification for Dairy Farm Instructor?

For the previous Category No. 691/2022 recruitment, the qualification was graduation with either Mathematics or Biology as one of the optional subjects for the Pre-Degree course.

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