Kerala PSC Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026 - 985 Posts

Kerala PSC is hiring 985 Electricity Worker posts in Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. If you have passed SSLC and hold a Government-approved 2-year National/State Trade Certificate in Electrician or Wireman, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 3 June 2026 up to midnight. Salary is Rs. 24,400 to Rs. 43,600 per month, and you must meet the required height, vision, and pole climbing standards.

Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026 - 985 Posts

Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has released Category No. 21/2026 for district-wise direct recruitment of Electricity Worker in Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. The selection is district-wise, so you must choose only one district while applying. This is a strong opportunity for SSLC + Electrician/Wireman trade certificate candidates who can handle outdoor electrical field work.

Vacancy Breakdown by District

• Ernakulam: 139 posts
• Kozhikode: 117 posts
• Thiruvananthapuram: 101 posts
• Idukki: 96 posts
• Kannur: 73 posts
• Alappuzha: 70 posts
• Palakkad: 68 posts
• Kottayam: 64 posts
• Malappuram: 64 posts
• Thrissur: 62 posts
• Kollam: 49 posts
• Kasargod: 32 posts
• Wayanad: 26 posts
• Pathanamthitta: 24 posts

4% of reported vacancies are reserved for eligible differently abled candidates as per the order cited in the notification.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed SSLC or an equivalent exam.
• Trade Certificate: You also need a Government-approved 2-year National/State Trade Certificate in Electrician or Wireman.
• District choice: You can apply for only one district in response to this notification.
• Outdoor fitness: You must be physically fit for outdoor electrical field work.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 40 years.
• Only candidates born between 2 January 1986 and 1 January 2008 can apply.
• SC/ST/OBC: Usual age relaxation applies as per Kerala PSC rules.
• The maximum age limit should not exceed 50 years where relaxation applies.

Salary

• Pay scale: Rs. 24,400 to Rs. 43,600 per month.
• You will also get allowances as applicable in Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd rules.

Physical Standards

Height

• Male candidates: Minimum 5 feet 2 inches (157.48 cm)
• Female candidates: Minimum 4 feet 9 inches (144.78 cm)

Vision and Fitness

• Vision: Normal vision, free from colour blindness.
• Pole climbing: You must be able to ascend and descend a 9 metre electric pole within 8 minutes.
• Medical certificate: You must produce a medical certificate from a Medical Officer not below Assistant Surgeon rank.

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for this Kerala PSC notification.

Selection Process

Kerala PSC will make the selection through district-wise ranked lists and required tests.

1. Written / OMR / Online Test: Kerala PSC may conduct a test. If announced, you must submit confirmation through your One Time Registration profile.
2. Practical Test: Pole climbing skill will be tested. You must climb and descend a 9 metre pole within 8 minutes.
3. Physical / Medical Fitness Check: Height, vision, colour blindness, and outdoor fitness will be checked.
4. Document Verification: Original certificates for qualification, age, community, and claims must be produced when called.

How to Apply

1. Go to Kerala PSC at keralapsc.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration if you have not registered already.
3. Log in with your User ID and password.
4. Open Category No. 21/2026 for Electricity Worker.
5. Choose one district only and click Apply Now.
6. Check your profile details carefully before final submission.
7. Submit the online application before 3 June 2026 up to 12 midnight.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 30 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 3 June 2026 up to 12 midnight
• Admission Ticket: Available 15 days before test date if a test is conducted
• Written / OMR / Online Test: To be announced
• Practical Test: To be announced

• Handle outdoor electrical line work under Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd
• Assist with repair, maintenance, and field support for electricity distribution work
• Climb electric poles safely when assigned and follow safety procedures
• Maintain tools, safety gear, and basic field records during duty
• Report faults, unsafe conditions, and service issues to the supervisor
• Work with technical teams during inspections, repairs, and emergency restoration