Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Irrigation Department (Departmental Quota) – 538/2025

Last Updated On: 13/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil) in Irrigation Department exam on under category no 538/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Assistant Engineer (Civil) in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹ 55,200 – 1,15,300/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 14-01-2026.

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.

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Category No 538/2025
Gazette Date
Last Date 14-01-2026
Department Irrigation Department
Name of Post Assistant Engineer (Civil)
Scale of pay ₹ 55,200 – 1,15,300/-
Number of vacancies

Anticipated

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment from Departmental candidates of Irrigation Department only (Departmental Quota – Category II)

Age Limit

Must have completed 18 years as on 01.01.2025. No upper age limit applicable.

Qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering from any University in Kerala or qualification recognized as equivalent
OR Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) in Civil Engineering
In addition, Overseer/Draftsman/Clerks/Last Grade Servants must have rendered not less than 2 years service in the respective category in Irrigation Department

Notes

Applicable only to Departmental candidates of Irrigation Department.
Rules of reservation (Rule 14–17, Part II KS&SSR) are not applicable to Departmental Quota.
Service Certificate in prescribed format must be produced when called for.
KS & SSR Part II Rule 10(a)(ii) is applicable.
Equivalent/higher qualifications approved by Government/Commission will be accepted.
No application fee is required.
Last date for submission: 14.01.2026 up to 12 midnight.

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