Kerala PSC Assistant Engineer Electrical Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Kerala PSC is hiring 1 Assistant Engineer (Electrical) for the Kerala State Housing Board. If you have an engineering degree in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics (or an equivalent qualification), you can apply online. The pay scale is Rs. 51,400 to Rs. 1,10,300. The last date to apply is 5 August 2026. The age limit is 18 to 40 years, and there is no application fee.

Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) Assistant Engineer (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has released notification Category No. 44/2026 for 1 Assistant Engineer (Electrical) post in the Kerala State Housing Board. This is a direct recruitment to a permanent post. 4% of vacancies are reserved for Differently Abled candidates. Electrical engineering graduates and diploma holders with equivalent qualifications can apply online through the One Time Registration (OTR) system.

Who Can Apply?

You are eligible if you have any one of the following qualifications from a UGC-recognised university, a National Institute set up by the Central Government, or an institution set up by the Government of Kerala:

• A Degree in Engineering in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics (or equivalent)
• AMIE (India) Section A & B in Electrical Engineering
• Associate Membership Diploma of the Institution of Engineers (India) in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent diploma
• A Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering or an equivalent qualification

You must first complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the Kerala PSC website before applying.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 40 years old. Only candidates born between 02 January 1986 and 01 January 2008 (both dates included) can apply.
• Age Relaxation: Usual age relaxation applies for SC/ST and Other Backward Communities.
• Provisional hands working in the Kerala State Housing Board get age relaxation equal to their provisional service, up to a maximum of five years, subject to conditions.

Salary

• The pay scale for this post is Rs. 51,400 to Rs. 1,10,300 per month.
• You will also get DA and other allowances as per the rules of the Kerala State Housing Board.

Application Fee

• All candidates: No application fee

Selection Process

Selection is done by the Kerala PSC based on the notification:

1. Written / OMR / Online Test (if conducted): If a test is held, you must submit a confirmation through your OTR profile to get your admission ticket. The exam date and details will be published in the Kerala PSC Examination Calendar.
2. Document Verification: You must produce original documents for qualification, experience, age and community when called.

A ranked list of selected candidates will be published and will stay valid for a minimum of one year (up to a maximum of three years). Candidates are advised against the vacancy shown above and any further vacancies reported while the list is active.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Kerala PSC website at keralapsc.gov.in.
2. Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not already done so.
3. Log in with your User ID and password.
4. Find this post in the Notification Link and click the Apply Now button.
5. Add your Aadhaar as ID proof and submit the application.
6. Keep a printout or soft copy of your application for future use.

Important Dates

• Gazette / Notification Date: 30 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 5 August 2026 (up to 12:00 midnight)
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Plan and supervise electrical works for Kerala State Housing Board projects
• Prepare estimates and technical drawings for electrical installations
• Inspect ongoing electrical work to check quality and safety standards
• Test and maintain electrical systems in housing board buildings
• Check contractor bills and measurement records for electrical work
• Ensure work follows electrical safety rules and regulations
• Prepare progress reports and maintain project documentation