Civil Excise Officer Driver

Application Last Date : 19/11/2025

Overview

Department

Kerala Excise and Prohibition

Category No

386/2025

Scale of Pay

₹ 26,500 – 60,700/-

Number of Vacancies

District-wise: Thiruvananthapuram (Anticipated), Kollam (Anticipated), Pathanamthitta (Anticipated), Alappuzha (Anticipated), Kottayam (Anticipated), Idukki (Anticipated), Ernakulam (Anticipated), Thrissur (Anticipated), Palakkad (Anticipated), Malappuram (Anticipated), Kozhikode (Anticipated), Wayanad (Anticipated), Kannur (Anticipated), Kasargod (Anticipated)

Method of Appointment

Direct Recruitment (District-wise); Overall ratio 3:1 between Direct Recruitment and By Transfer; passed-over By Transfer vacancies go to Direct list

Age limit

21–39 (Candidates born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2004, both dates included). Usual relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules; maximum upper age after relaxation shall not exceed 50 years.

Important Dates

Notification Date

15/10/2025

Last Date

Job Description

Online applications are invited via One Time Registration from qualified male candidates for Civil Excise Officer Driver in the Excise and Prohibition Department. Women and differently abled candidates are not eligible for this post. District-wise ranked lists will be prepared and remain in force for a minimum of one year and up to three years (or until a new list is published after one year), and candidates may apply to only one district. Selection includes a practical driving test comprising ‘T’ test (qualifying) and road test. Appointment by Direct Recruitment and by Transfer shall be in the ratio 3:1; unfilled By Transfer vacancies will be filled from the Direct Recruitment list. Separate weightage marks apply for NCC ‘A’/‘B’/‘C’ certificates, SPC certificate holders, and meritorious sports persons as per orders.

Eligibility Criteria

Male candidates with SSLC or equivalent; current valid HMV licence of 3 years’ standing with HGV/HPV endorsements and Driver’s Badge; must meet prescribed physical and medical standards; age 21–39 with permissible relaxations.

How to Apply 🧑‍💻👩‍💻 ?

Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply online through the official Kerala Public Service Commission - PSC website https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/

Follow these steps 😊 :

  • Visit the official Kerala PSC website.
  • Register an account if you are a new user. Existing user can log in with their credentials.
  • Navigate to the "Notifications" section and find the notification for Civil Excise Officer Driver.
  • Click on "Apply Now" and fill in the required details accurately.
  • Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including educational certificates (eg: NET/Ph.D certificate and other relevant documents).
  • Review the application form before final submission.
  • Submit the application form and note down the application number for future reference.

Contact Information

For any inquiries or assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Kerala Public Service Commision through the following channel:

Phone : 0471-2447201

Email : kpsc.psc@kerala.gov.in

Address : Kerala Public Service Commission, Government House, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695004