Research Assistant at Kerala State Planning Board: Not a Gazetted Post

The Research Assistant position in the Kerala State Planning Board is a non-gazetted post.

Gazetted vs. Non-Gazetted in Kerala

• Gazetted posts: Notified in the Kerala Gazette; typically Group A & B officers (e.g., Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Research Officer). Require KPSC competitive exams; carry higher authority, pay, and pension benefits.
• Non-gazetted posts: Include Research Assistant, Statistical Assistant, Clerical staff. Recruited via direct KPSC exams or promotion; lower grade pay and administrative powers.

Career Path

A Research Assistant can be promoted to Research Officer (gazetted) after qualifying service and departmental tests.

For definitive classification, refer to the Kerala Government Servants' Classification Rules and the latest KPSC notifications.