Excise Inspector (Trainee) – Excise – 187/2025

Last Updated On: 11/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Excise Inspector (Trainee) in Excise exam on 31-07-2025 under category no 187/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Excise Inspector (Trainee) in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹ 43,400 – 91,200/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 03-09-2025.

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.

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Category No 187/2025
Gazette Date 31-07-2025
Last Date 03-09-2025
Department Excise
Name of Post Excise Inspector (Trainee)
Scale of pay ₹ 43,400 – 91,200/-
Number of vacancies

06 (Six)

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment

Age Limit

19-31. Only candidates born between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2006 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post with usual relaxation to SC, ST and Other backward Communities.

Qualifications

Must possess B.A, B.Sc or B.Com Degree of any recognized University or its equivalent. In the case of Ex-Servicemen, the minimum qualification shall be SSLC.
Must be Physically Fit for strenuous outdoor work and possess minimum physical standards (Height: 165 cm for males/152 cm for females; Chest: 81 cm with 5 cm expansion for males).
Must possess specified Visual Standards (Distant vision 6/6 snellen; Near vision 0.5 snellen) without glasses.
Must pass a Physical Efficiency Test qualifying in at least five out of eight specified items.

Notes

KS&SSR Part-II Rule 10 (a) (ii) is applicable.
Differently Abled candidates are not eligible to apply.
NCC Certificate holders and Students Police Cadet (SPC) Certificate holders will be given weightage marks.
Extra marks will be awarded to meritorious sports persons.

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