Assistant Engineer (Civil) – Public Works Department – 878/2025

Last Updated On: 19/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil) in Public Works Department exam on 31-12-2025 under category no 878/2025. 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 04-02-2026.

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 878/2025
Gazette Date 31-12-2025
Last Date 04-02-2026
Department Public Works Department
Name of Post Assistant Engineer (Civil)
Scale of pay ₹ 55,200 – 1,15,300/-
Number of vacancies

Anticipated

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment (Departmental candidates only)

Age Limit

Minimum 21 years; No upper age limit

Qualifications

BSc/BTech/BE in Civil Engineering OR equivalent
OR AMIE (Civil Engineering)
Minimum service requirement: 2 years (Overseer/Draftsman categories) OR 6 years (Clerk/Typist categories in PWD)

Notes

Only departmental candidates of PWD eligible
No reservation rules applicable
Mandatory service certificate required
Probation: 2 years within 3 years
Liability for defence service (4 years within first 10 years)
No application fee

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