Kerala Administrative Service or KAS was proudly implemented by calling it the civil service of Malayalis. It was launched with the idea of ​​finding talented brains and smarts and giving them high jobs in Kerala and utilizing their services in their own state itself. A three-tiered exam, almost similar to the IAS exam, was conducted for this purpose. The first notification was released years later than expected as the service organizations and IAS elites created obstacles in the beginning. In-service candidates can also write this exam. It was the strong stand of the first Pinarayi government that overcame the obstacles and made the dream of KAS come true. The promise made during the KAS announcement was that the appointment would be made possible by issuing a notification once in two years. The first notification was on November 1, 2019. Apart from 105 people in the first phase, not a single person was appointed later.

Some forces who prioritize their own interests over the interests of the state are pulling the thread and putting pressure to suffocate this service which is unique to the state of Kerala. About 40 vacancies were found as deputation reserves, but this was not included in KAS or reported to PSC. Pressure from service organizations is said to be the main reason for the delay in notification. If the notification is not issued at least this year, a large section of people crossing the age limit will lose their chance for KAS. There is also news that the notification is being delayed due to the financial crisis of the state. Power plays are going on to get rid of KAS itself by delaying it as much as possible for some reasons. KAS is an idea that will be very beneficial for the prosperity of Kerala in the future. Those who try to nip it in the bud are sacrificing the interests of the state to protect their own. The Chief Minister should directly intervene in this matter and remove the obstacles.

The last update was that the second notification of KAS will be out in November 2023. A meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister for this and a Chief Secretary-level committee was put in charge. Although the government tried to find vacancies for KAS deputation by considering the posts in public sector institutions, that too reached nowhere. There are thousands of candidates in Kerala who are waiting for KAS notification. There are quite a few who have completed coaching after spending huge sums of money. Many coaching centers charge between Rs 50,000 and 75,000 as tuition fee for a ten-month course. There are many aspirants who have to come from villages and live in cities to study in urban coaching centres. This costs a lot of money. This is also a grave injustice to those who spend money and study hard. Service organizations should not become huge walls creating obstacles, as if once in service they are not interested in admitting anyone there anymore.