Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) (Direct Recruitment from among First Grade , Second Grade and Third Grade Draftsman/Overseer, Clerks, Typists/Typist – Irrigation – 664/2022

Last Updated On: 26/01/2023

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) (Direct Recruitment from among First Grade , Second Grade and Third Grade Draftsman/Overseer, Clerks, Typists/Typist - Clerks or Confidential Assistants of the Irrigation Deparment) in Irrigation exam on 30-12-2022 under category no 664/2022. Candidates who are interested in working as an Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) (Direct Recruitment from among First Grade , Second Grade and Third Grade Draftsman/Overseer, Clerks, Typists/Typist - Clerks or Confidential Assistants of the Irrigation Deparment) in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹.55200 – 115300/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 01-02-2023.

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 664/2022
Gazette Date 30-12-2022
Last Date 01-02-2023
Department Irrigation
Name of Post Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) (Direct Recruitment from among First Grade , Second Grade and Third Grade Draftsman/Overseer, Clerks, Typists/Typist - Clerks or Confidential Assistants of the Irrigation Deparment)
Scale of pay ₹.55200 – 115300/-
Number of vacancies

01 (One)
The above vacancy is now in existence. The ranked list of selected candidates published by the Commission
in response to this notification shall remain in force for a minimum period of one year, provided that the said
list will continue to be in force till the publication of a new list after the expiry of the minimum period of
one year, or till the expiry of three years whichever is earlier. Candidates will be advised from the said list
against the vacancy noted above and that may be reported to the Commission during the period of currency
of the list.
Liability to serve in the Defence Service : Persons appointed to the above post shall be liable
notwithstanding that at the time of requisition of the
services, they are holding higher appointments to serve for
a minimum period of 4 years (including periods spent on
training if any) in the Defence Service or on assignment
relating to Defence efforts anywhere in India or abroad, if
so required. This liability to serve in Defence Service will
be limited to the first 10 years of service and will not
ordinarily apply to persons above 40 years of age.

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment from among Draftsman/Overseer First
Grade ,Second Grade and Third Grade, who have rendered
not less than 2 years of service as First Grade, Second
Grade, Third Grade Overseers and from among Clerks,
Typists/Typist – Clerks or Confidential Assistants, who
have rendered not less than 6 years of service as Clerks,
Typists/Typist – Clerks or Confidential Assistants in the
Irrigation Department. (GO(MS)No.266/76/PW Dated
10.12.1976)

Age Limit

Must have completed 20 (Twenty) years as on
01.01.2022.Upper age limit is not applicable for this
selection.

Qualifications

1. B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical Engineering of the Kerala
University or its equivalent.
OR
B.E. Degree in Mechanical Engineering of the
Madras University or its equivalent.
OR
3. Associate Membership Diploma of the Institution of
Engineers (India) in Mechanical Engineering or any other
qualifications recognised as equivalent to a degree.
OR
4. Pass in Section A & B of the Associate Membership
Examination of the Institution of Engineers (India) in
Mechanical Engineering.
OR
5. Any other qualification recognised by the Government as
equivalent to B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical Engineering of
the Kerala University.

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