Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Trainee Recruitment 2026

Kerala PSC is hiring 4 Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) posts in the Kerala Excise and Prohibition Department. If you have passed Plus Two (12th) and meet the physical standards, you can apply online only. The last date to apply is 2 September 2026. Salary starts from Rs. 27,900 per month and goes up to Rs. 63,700, with no application fee.

Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

Kerala PSC has released a special recruitment notification, known as the First NCA (Notification for Community-wise Allotment) notification, for the post of Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) in the Kerala Excise and Prohibition Department. This round covers 4 district-specific vacancies restricted to particular reserved communities — Viswakarma, Latin Catholic/Anglo Indian, OBC and Hindu Nadar — issued because qualified candidates from these communities were not available in the earlier general recruitment. Only male candidates can apply; differently-abled and female candidates are not eligible for this post.

Vacancy Breakdown

You can only apply to the district notified for your specific reserved community. Applications from candidates outside the notified community for a category will be summarily rejected.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed the Plus Two (12th) examination or its equivalent.
• Gender: This post is open to male candidates only. Female and differently-abled candidates are not eligible to apply.
• Community: You must belong to one of the four notified communities (Viswakarma, Latin Catholic/Anglo Indian, OBC, or Hindu Nadar) for the corresponding district vacancy.
• Preference is given to ex-servicemen candidates as per the notification.

Age Limit

• You should be between 19 and 38 years old — born between 2 January 1988 and 1 January 2007 (both dates included).
• Age Relaxation: Concessions are available as per the General Conditions of this notification, but the maximum age limit cannot exceed 50 years under any circumstances.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 27,900 to Rs. 63,700 per month for the Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) post.
• Trainees also get a stipend during the basic training period, as fixed by the Government from time to time.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Kerala Government rules once regularised.

Physical Standards

For Male Candidates:

• Height: Not less than 165 cm
• Chest: Not less than 81 cm, with a minimum expansion of 5 cm
• Eyesight: 6/6 Snellen distant vision and 0.5 Snellen near vision in both eyes without spectacles, with no colour blindness or squint
• Endurance Test: Complete a 2.5 km race within 13 minutes
• Physical Efficiency Test: Qualify in any 5 out of 8 events — 100m race (14 seconds), High Jump (132.20 cm), Long Jump (457.20 cm), Putting the Shot (609.60 cm), Throwing the Cricket Ball (6096 cm), Rope Climbing (365.80 cm), Pull-ups (8 times), or 1500m Run (5 minutes 44 seconds)

NCC 'A', 'B' and 'C' Certificate holders get 2%, 3% and 5% weightage marks respectively. Students Police Cadet (SPC) Certificate holders and meritorious sportspersons also get extra weightage marks as per the General Conditions.

Application Fee

• All Categories: No application fee is required for this recruitment.

Selection Process

Selection is on a district-wise basis and includes:

1. Application and Eligibility Screening: Your community, age and qualification details are checked against the notified category.
2. Written/OMR/Online Test (if conducted): If a test is held as part of this selection, you must confirm your intention to write it through your profile before the admit card is issued.
3. Physical Measurement: Your height and chest measurements are checked against the prescribed standards.
4. Endurance Test: You must complete the 2.5 km race within the time limit.
5. Physical Efficiency Test: You must qualify in at least 5 of the 8 listed events.
6. Medical Examination: A Medical Officer certifies your physical fitness and eyesight standards.
7. Document Verification and preparation of the district-wise ranked list.

Once selected, you will undergo basic training for a minimum of 180 working days before being appointed to the substantive post, during which you will receive a stipend.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Kerala PSC portal at www.keralapsc.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user, or log in with your existing User ID and Password.
3. Upload a photograph taken within the last six months (if creating a new profile) and add your Aadhaar card as ID proof.
4. Click on 'Apply Now' against the Notification Link for your community and district.
5. Fill in your application, noting the correct district against your reserved community.
6. Submit the application and keep a printout or soft copy for your records.

Important Dates

• Gazette Date: 30 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 2 September 2026 (Wednesday, up to 12 midnight)

• Detect and prevent illicit manufacture, transport and sale of liquor and narcotic substances
• Conduct field patrols and raids under the supervision of senior Excise officers
• Assist in inspection of licensed liquor shops, bars and manufacturing units
• Maintain records of seizures, cases registered and enforcement actions
• Support investigation and documentation in excise-related offences
• Complete mandatory basic training and physical fitness requirements
• Maintain discipline and follow departmental rules of the Excise and Prohibition Department