Kerala State Lottery Directorate Junior Programmer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The post is for State Lotteries Directorate, Thiruvananthapuram. Qualification required: B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. in Computer Science, Information Technology or Electronics and Communication Engineering (or equivalent), OR MCA, OR DOEACC 'B' Level or 'C' Level (or equivalent) with Computer Specialisation. The pay is ₹35,900 per month (consolidated remuneration). Selection is by written test, interview of shortlisted candidates and final rank list based on marks in written test and interview. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 12 November 2026
• Vacancies: 2
• How to apply: Online
• Pay: ₹35,900 per month (consolidated remuneration)
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Maximum 35 years
• Place: State Lotteries Directorate, Thiruvananthapuram

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

Kerala State Lottery Directorate Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. SLTY/5083/2024-IT SD2 gives the full conditions for the 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 Kerala State Lottery Directorate notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. in Computer Science, Information Technology or Electronics and Communication Engineering, or equivalent; Master of Computer Applications (MCA); DOEACC 'B' Level or 'C' Level with Computer Specialisation, or equivalent
• Experience: Freshers and those with up to a maximum of two years of experience in software development or allied fields may apply
• Age limit: Maximum 35 years

Other conditions:

• Candidates must hold the prescribed qualification and experience on the date notified by the department.

Desirable:

• Practical experience in at least one PHP framework; Symfony or Laravel preferred
• Knowledge of React.js preferred
• Knowledge of Docker, Nginx/Apache, ORM tools, unit testing, web application security and software deployment is an additional qualification

Who Cannot Apply for Kerala State Lottery Directorate Recruitment 2026

• Applications sent directly or by e-mail will not be accepted
• Incomplete applications or those not meeting the prescribed criteria will be rejected

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Contract engagement for one year
• Contract period may be extended based on satisfactory performance and departmental requirement

How Will Kerala State Lottery Directorate Select Candidates?

• Written test
• Interview of shortlisted candidates
• Final rank list based on marks in written test and interview
• Written test and the interview that follows it form the basis of selection
• A shortlist is prepared on the basis of the written test; only shortlisted candidates are called for interview
• Final rank list is prepared on marks obtained in the written test and interview

Documents to Enclose

• Detailed biodata/resume
• Copies of certificates proving educational qualification
• Copy of photo identity proof
• Experience certificates
• Other relevant supporting documents

How to Apply for Kerala State Lottery Directorate Recruitment 2026 Online

1. Apply only through the Google Application Form given in the notice.
2. Include a detailed biodata/resume.
3. Include copies of certificates proving educational qualification.
4. Include a copy of a photo identity proof.
5. Include experience certificates and other relevant supporting documents.
6. Apply on or before 12 November 2026.

Other Points to Note

• Applications must be submitted only through the Google Application Form
• Department may amend, change or cancel the recruitment procedure subject to rules and administrative requirements
• Further notices will be given through the official channels of the department
• Holding the prescribed qualifications alone does not confer a right to appointment

Kerala State Lottery Directorate Junior Programmer Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of State Lotteries Directorate, Department of State Lotteries, Advertisement No. SLTY/5083/2024-IT SD2. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.