Civil Excise Officer Driver – Kerala Excise and Prohibition – 386/2025 & 387/2025

Last Updated On: 12/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Civil Excise Officer Driver in Kerala Excise and Prohibition exam on 15-10-2025 under category no 386/2025 & 387/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Civil Excise Officer Driver in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹ 26,500 – 60,700/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 19-11-2025.

Candidates are advised to apply before the deadline, as the application process will not be accepted after the last date. The number of vacancies and other details regarding qualifications and eligibility will be provided below.

For more information and updates on Kerala PSC Notifications, candidates can follow the page: Kerala PSC Notifications

Category No 386/2025 & 387/2025
Gazette Date 15-10-2025
Last Date 19-11-2025
Department Kerala Excise and Prohibition
Name of Post Civil Excise Officer Driver
Scale of pay ₹ 26,500 – 60,700/-
Number of vacancies

District-wise Anticipated Vacancies (Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasargod)

Method of appointment

Part I – Direct Recruitment (Cat No 386/2025); Part II – Recruitment by Transfer (Cat No 387/2025)

Age Limit

Direct Recruitment: 21-39; Candidates born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2004 (both dates included). Recruitment by Transfer: Candidates should not be above 50 years as on 01.01.2025.

Qualifications

A pass in SSLC or its equivalent qualification.
Must possess current valid Heavy Motor Driving License of 3 years standing with endorsement for driving Heavy Goods and Heavy Passenger Vehicles and Drivers Badge.
Physical Fitness: Height minimum 165 cm (160 cm for SC/ST), Chest minimum 83 cm with 4 cm expansion.
Medical Fitness: Ear hearing should be perfect; Eye Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen, Near Vision 0.5 Snellen (without glasses).

Notes

Women candidates and Differently Abled candidates are not eligible to apply for the post.
KS & SSR Part II Rule 10 (a) (ii) is applicable.
Weightage marks will be awarded to NCC Certificate holders and Students Police Cadet (SPC) Certificate holders.

JOIN