Excise Inspector (Trainee)

Application Last Date : 03/09/2025

Overview

Department

Excise

Category No

187/2025

Scale of Pay

₹ 43,400 – 91,200/-

Number of Vacancies

06 (Six)

Method of Appointment

Direct Recruitment

Age limit

19-31 years (candidates born between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2006 usual relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per PSC norms)

Important Dates

Notification Date

31/07/2025

Last Date

Job Description

Kerala PSC invites applications for the post of Excise Inspector (Trainee) in the Excise Department for 2025. This prestigious government job offers a pay scale of ₹43,400 – 91,200 with six immediate vacancies through direct recruitment. Applicants must be aged 19-31, have a university degree (or SSLC for ex-servicemen), and meet strict physical and vision standards. Differently abled candidates are not eligible. Physical standards include minimum height and chest measurements (with specific requirements for various categories and genders), and candidates must qualify at least five out of eight events in the National Physical Efficiency One Star Standards Test. Qualified candidates must upload required documents during application and provide original certificates at verification. The list of selected candidates will remain in force for one year from finalization. Newly appointed Excise Inspectors undergo two years of probation and a mandatory one-year training period, with professional exams required during probation.

Eligibility Criteria

BA/B.Sc/B.Com from recognized university (SSLC for ex-servicemen), age 19–31 with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC, must pass physical and vision standards and physical efficiency test. Differently abled not eligible.

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 Excise Inspector (Trainee).
  • 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