The Kerala Public Service Commission, the state agency that conducts recruitment for government services in Kerala, has announced this recruitment for 74 posts including Peon/Watchman, Draftsman, Forest Boat Driver, Higher Secondary School Teacher and Police Constable Driver. The vacancies span departments such as Kerala Ports Service, Forest and Wildlife, Higher Secondary Education, Kerala Police and Kerala State Financial Enterprises, offering opportunities for candidates across different qualification levels.
Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 - Peon/Watchman, Draftsman and Other Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026Category No. 151/2026 to 161/2026
Total Vacancies
74
Last Date
04 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Full Time
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 04 Oct 2026
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open30 Sept
- Applications Closed04 Oct
About Kerala PSC Peon/Watchman, Draftsman and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Kerala Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- Category No. 151/2026 to 161/2026
- Post Name
- Draftsman Grade-II, Peon/Watchman and 8 more
- Job Location
- Kerala
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- 18–50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Draftsman Grade-II
02
Peon/Watchman
55
Forest Boat Driver (Part-I)
03
Forest Boat Driver ( Part II-By Transfer )
Anticipated
Higher Secondary School Teacher -Statistics
02
Draftsman Grade-II / Town Planning Surveyor Grade-II
SC/ST - 01 (One)
Higher Secondary School Teacher (Jr.) Arabic (VII NCA-SC&ST)
05
Police Constable Driver/ Woman Police Constable Driver (I NCA-LC/AI)
LC/AI-02 (Two)
Peon/Watchman (D/R from among the PT employees in KSFE Ltd.) (IV NCA-ST
Scheduled Tribe-01 (One
Peon/Watchman (D/R from among the PT employees in KSFE Ltd) (VIII NCA-ST)
ST-03 (Three)
Total67
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Draftsman Grade-II | 02 |
| Peon/Watchman | 55 |
| Forest Boat Driver (Part-I) | 03 |
| Forest Boat Driver ( Part II-By Transfer ) | Anticipated |
| Higher Secondary School Teacher -Statistics | 02 |
| Draftsman Grade-II / Town Planning Surveyor Grade-II | SC/ST - 01 (One) |
| Higher Secondary School Teacher (Jr.) Arabic (VII NCA-SC&ST) | 05 |
| Police Constable Driver/ Woman Police Constable Driver (I NCA-LC/AI) | LC/AI-02 (Two) |
| Peon/Watchman (D/R from among the PT employees in KSFE Ltd.) (IV NCA-ST | Scheduled Tribe-01 (One |
| Peon/Watchman (D/R from among the PT employees in KSFE Ltd) (VIII NCA-ST) | ST-03 (Three) |
| Grand Total | 67 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Draftsman Grade-II2 posts
- Qualification
- A pass in SSLC or its equivalent examination or a pass in the educational Test of the Indian Navy. Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years
- Note
- Kerala Ports Service (Hydrographic Survey Wing)
Peon/Watchman55 posts
- Qualification
- Pass in Standard VI (New) or equivalent.
- Experience
- Not less than 3 years service in the company as on the date of application
- Age Limit
- 18 to 50 years
- Note
- Kerala State Financial Enterprises Limited (KSFE)
Forest Boat Driver (Part-I)3 posts
- Qualification
- SSLC or its equivalent examination recognized by Government of India or Government of Kerala.
- Age Limit
- 25 to 40 years
- Note
- Forest & Wildlife
Forest Boat Driver ( Part II-By Transfer )
- Qualification
- SSLC or its equivalent examination recognized by Government of India or Government of Kerala.
- Note
- Recruitment by transfer; age limit not applicable
Higher Secondary School Teacher -Statistics2 posts
- Qualification
- Masters Degree in Statistics. B.Ed.
- Age Limit
- 20 to 49 years
- Note
- Kerala Higher Secondary Education
Draftsman Grade-II / Town Planning Surveyor Grade-II
- Qualification
- S.S.L.C. or its equivalent. Diploma.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 45 years
- Note
- Local Self Government Department (Group IV Planning Wing); SC/ST - 01 post
Higher Secondary School Teacher (Jr.) Arabic (VII NCA-SC&ST)5 posts
- Qualification
- Master's Degree in the concerned subject. B.Ed.
- Age Limit
- 20 to 49 years
- Note
- Kerala Higher Secondary Education; NCA-SC&ST
Police Constable Driver/ Woman Police Constable Driver (I NCA-LC/AI)
- Qualification
- Pass in Higher Secondary Education Examination (Plus Two) or its equivalent.
- Age Limit
- 20 to 35 years
- Note
- Kerala Police; NCA-LC/AI
Peon/Watchman (D/R from among the PT employees in KSFE Ltd.) (IV NCA-ST
- Qualification
- Pass in Standard VI (New) or equivalent.
- Experience
- Not less than 3 years service in the company as on the date of application
- Age Limit
- 18 to 50 years
- Note
- Kerala State Financial Enterprises Limited; Scheduled Tribe - 01 post
Peon/Watchman (D/R from among the PT employees in KSFE Ltd) (VIII NCA-ST)
- Qualification
- Pass in Standard VI (New) or equivalent.
- Experience
- Not less than 3 years service in the company as on the date of application
- Age Limit
- 18 to 50 years
- Note
- Kerala State Financial Enterprises Limited; ST - 03 posts
Age Limit
Varies by post, generally 18 to 50 years
Application Fee
All Categories
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Written / OMR / Online Test
Conducted as part of the selection where applicable; only candidates possessing the requisite qualifications are allowed to appear.
- 2Ranked List
Candidates are advised from the ranked list prepared in the order of merit.
- 3Document Verification
Final selection is subject to verification of original documents.
- 4Medical Fitness
Final selection is subject to medical fitness.
Salary Structure
Draftsman Grade-II
Pay: Rs. 31,100-66,800
Peon/Watchman
Pay: Rs. 24,500-42,900
Forest Boat Driver (Part-I)
Pay: Rs. 26,500-60,700
Forest Boat Driver ( Part II-By Transfer )
Pay: Rs. 26,500-60,700
Higher Secondary School Teacher -Statistics
Pay: Rs. 55,200-1,15,300
Draftsman Grade-II / Town Planning Surveyor Grade-II
Pay: Rs. 31,100-66,800
Higher Secondary School Teacher (Jr.) Arabic (VII NCA-SC&ST)
Pay: Rs. 45,600-95,600
Police Constable Driver/ Woman Police Constable Driver (I NCA-LC/AI)
Pay: Rs. 31,100-66,800
Peon/Watchman (D/R from among the PT employees in KSFE Ltd.) (IV NCA-ST
Pay: Rs. 24,500-42,900
Peon/Watchman (D/R from among the PT employees in KSFE Ltd) (VIII NCA-ST)
Pay: Rs. 24,500-42,900
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Draftsman Grade-II | Rs. 31,100-66,800 |
| Peon/Watchman | Rs. 24,500-42,900 |
| Forest Boat Driver (Part-I) | Rs. 26,500-60,700 |
| Forest Boat Driver ( Part II-By Transfer ) | Rs. 26,500-60,700 |
| Higher Secondary School Teacher -Statistics | Rs. 55,200-1,15,300 |
| Draftsman Grade-II / Town Planning Surveyor Grade-II | Rs. 31,100-66,800 |
| Higher Secondary School Teacher (Jr.) Arabic (VII NCA-SC&ST) | Rs. 45,600-95,600 |
| Police Constable Driver/ Woman Police Constable Driver (I NCA-LC/AI) | Rs. 31,100-66,800 |
| Peon/Watchman (D/R from among the PT employees in KSFE Ltd.) (IV NCA-ST | Rs. 24,500-42,900 |
| Peon/Watchman (D/R from among the PT employees in KSFE Ltd) (VIII NCA-ST) | Rs. 24,500-42,900 |
How to Apply
- Candidates apply online through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration portal at keralapsc.gov.in. No application fee is charged for any category.
Important Details
- The notifications were issued under Category No. 151/2026 to 161/2026 and cover posts in the Kerala Ports Service, Forest & Wildlife, Kerala Higher Secondary Education, Kerala Police, Local Self Government Department and Kerala State Financial Enterprises Limited.
- The Forest Boat Driver (Part II) vacancy is filled by transfer.
- The Peon/Watchman vacancies in KSFE include posts reserved for Scheduled Tribe candidates and are filled from among part-time employees of the company.
- If a written, OMR or online test is conducted, only candidates holding the requisite qualifications will be allowed to appear.
- Kerala PSC may cancel the advice for appointment of any candidate if a mistake is found later.
Ranked List Validity
The ranked list prepared in the order of merit remains in force for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
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