Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Mechanic Tractor 2026

Kerala PSC is hiring 1 Junior Instructor (Mechanic Tractor) in the Industrial Training department. If you have passed SSLC along with a National Trade Certificate, National Apprenticeship Certificate, or Diploma in Engineering, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 2 September 2026. The age limit is 19 to 48 years (born between 2 January 1978 and 1 January 2007). Salary is in the Rs. 37,400 to Rs. 79,000 per month scale.

Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) Junior Instructor (Mechanic Tractor) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has published Category No. 078/2026 for 1 anticipated vacancy of Junior Instructor (Mechanic Tractor) in the Industrial Training department, filled through Direct Recruitment. 4% of the total vacancies reported are reserved for Differently Abled candidates, as specified in GO (P) No. 5/2023/SJD dated 01/10/2023. The rank list prepared from this notification will stay valid for 1 to 3 years, and candidates will also be selected for further vacancies reported to the Commission during this period. Since the vacancy is marked "anticipated," the post may become available once the current incumbent's position is vacated or a new post is sanctioned. The Industrial Training department runs Kerala's Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), which train youth in technical trades, and a Junior Instructor in Mechanic Tractor teaches students the skills needed to operate, service and repair tractors and farm machinery — a trade in steady demand across Kerala's agricultural belt.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: SSLC or its equivalent
• Trade Qualification (any one): National Trade Certificate in the appropriate trade with 3 years' experience after obtaining the certificate, OR National Apprenticeship Certificate with 1 year's experience after obtaining the certificate, OR a Diploma in the appropriate Engineering branch from a Government or Government-recognised polytechnic
• Experience gained as a Workshop Attender in the trade also counts as qualifying experience for this post
• SC/ST and Differently Abled (Blind - Low Vision) candidates are exempted from the experience requirement, as per GO (P) No.72/2024/LBR dated 09.10.2024, subject to producing a Medical Certificate from a Government Ophthalmologist
• Higher Qualifications: Qualifications recognised by Government executive/standing orders as equivalent, or accepted by the Commission as equivalent, are also considered sufficient for this post
• If the caste/community you claim in your application differs from what is recorded in your SSLC book, you must produce a Gazette Notification along with a Non-Creamy Layer/Community Certificate at the time of document verification

Age Limit

• You must be between 19 and 48 years old — born between 2 January 1978 and 1 January 2007 (both dates included).
• Age Relaxation: Usual relaxation applies for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and other Backward Community candidates as per government rules.

Salary

• The selected candidate will get a salary in the Rs. 37,400 to Rs. 79,000 per month scale of pay.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Kerala Government rules.

Application Fee

• All Categories: No fee

Selection Process

Selection for this post works as follows:

1. Application Screening: Kerala PSC verifies your qualifications and experience details submitted through your One Time Registration profile.
2. Experience Certificate Check: If you claim experience-based qualification, you must upload a scanned experience certificate in the prescribed Annexure format with certificate number, date, post name, period and issuing authority details.
3. Rank List: A rank list is prepared based on your qualifications; this list stays valid for 1 to 3 years.
4. Document Verification: You must submit original certificates for qualification, experience, age, and community when called by the Commission.

Note: If a written/OMR/online test is conducted as part of this selection, you will need to confirm your participation through your OTR profile to download the admit card in the last 15 days before the test date. Candidates who submit bogus qualification or experience claims can be disqualified, debarred from future Kerala PSC applications, or face other disciplinary and legal action under Rule 22 of the Kerala PSC Rules of Procedure.

How to Apply

1. Go to keralapsc.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you haven't already.
2. Log in to your profile using your User ID and password.
3. Find Category No. 078/2026 and click the "Apply Now" button next to the notification.
4. Upload your photo (taken within the last 6 months — valid for 10 years from upload) and required certificates.
5. Add your Aadhaar number to your profile as identification proof.
6. Check your profile details are correct, submit, and keep a printout for future reference.

Note: Applications with incorrect claims about qualification or experience can lead to disqualification and disciplinary action under Kerala PSC Rules of Procedure, so double-check your details before you submit. Original documents will only need to be produced when the Commission calls for them.

Important Dates

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

• Train students in Mechanic Tractor trade theory and practical skills
• Demonstrate the use, maintenance and repair of tractors and farm machinery
• Prepare lesson plans and conduct workshop sessions
• Evaluate trainee performance through tests and practical assessments
• Maintain workshop tools, equipment and safety standards
• Keep attendance and training records as per department rules
• Guide trainees on apprenticeship and placement opportunities