Kerala Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) Recruitment 2025–2026 – Official Notification & Complete Guide
The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has issued the official notification for the Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) recruitment under Category No. 564/2025 for vacancies in the Kerala Excise & Prohibition Department. This recruitment drives uniform applications from eligible candidates across Kerala.
📌 Recruitment Summary
- Recruiting Authority: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
- Post: Civil Excise Officer (Trainee)
- Department: Kerala Excise and Prohibition
- Category No.: 564/2025
- Application Mode: Online (via Kerala PSC One Time Registration Thulasi Portal)
- Job Type: Kerala Government Service
- Vacancies: Anticipated / District-wise (details to be notified)
- Pay Scale: ₹27,900 – ₹63,700 per month
🗓️ Important Dates
- Notification Start: 15 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 14 January 2026
(Candidates must complete their Kerala PSC One Time Registration before applying.)
📋 Eligibility Criteria (Based on Official PSC Notices)
1. Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Plus Two (10+2) or its equivalent from a recognized board.
2. Age Limit
- Minimum: 19 years
- Maximum: 31 years (as of 01 January 2025)
- Age relaxation is provided as per Kerala PSC rules for eligible categories.
3. Physical Standards
Candidates must meet physical and endurance requirements (TBD in the main notification), including:
- Height: Minimum standard requirement (varies by category)
- Endurance and Physical Tests: Must qualify in races and physical efficiency activities.
🧪 Selection Process
As per the Kerala PSC official recruitment system, selection generally involves multiple stages including:
- Written Examination / OMR Based Test (if prescribed)
- Endurance Test (e.g., a timed run)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
- Verification of Documents
- Final Selection
In the 2025 process, an OMR test was conducted on 17 May 2025, followed by the endurance test on 16–17 September 2025. A provisional shortlist of 223 candidates was released for the PMT/PET.
📄 Official Shortlist & Result Updates
✔️ The Kerala PSC has released the provisional merit list / shortlist of candidates for the next stage (Physical Measurement and Physical Efficiency Tests) following the OMR and endurance tests.
✔️ Candidates on the list should download their hall tickets from their PSC profiles and carry them with the required medical and ID documents to the test venue.
📍 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the Kerala PSC official website: https://www.keralapsc.gov.in
- Complete your One Time Registration (OTR / Thulasi Portal).
- Log in with your credentials.
- Find the Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) – Cat. No. 564/2025 recruitment notification.
- Read the full notification PDF to confirm eligibility.
- Fill out the application and upload required documents.
- Submit the form and save/print a copy for future use.
📌 Important Notes
- Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) is a trainee position; appointment to substantive post depends on successful completion of basic training (minimum duration as specified in official rules).
- Keep updated with Kerala PSC official notifications as schedules for PMT/PET and final results are published on keralapsc.gov.in.