KPSC Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 985 Posts

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🎯 Selection Process

1. Stage 1: Written/OMR/Online Test
2. Stage 2: Practical Test (Pole Climbing)

Overview

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced recruitment for the post of Electricity Worker in Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. A total of 985 vacancies are available across 14 districts of Kerala with a 4% reservation for differently abled candidates. The recruitment notification (Category No. 21/2026) was published on 30 April 2026 on the official website www.keralapsc.gov.in. Interested candidates should possess an SSLC pass along with a 2-year Government approved Electrician/Wireman Trade Certificate and meet physical standards. Applications are accepted online only from 30 April 2026 to 03 June 2026.

Key Highlights

• Total Posts: 985
• Department: Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd.
• Pay Scale: ₹24,400 – 43,600
• Application Mode: Online via KPSC One Time Registration portal
• Selection Process: Written/OMR/Online Test + Practical Test (Pole Climbing)
• Reservation: 4% for Differently Abled candidates
• Official Notification Date: 30 April 2026
• Online Application Dates: 30 April 2026 to 03 June 2026

Vacancy Details

Vacancies are distributed across Kerala districts as follows: Thiruvananthapuram (101), Kollam (49), Pathanamthitta (24), Alappuzha (70), Kottayam (64), Idukki (96), Ernakulam (139), Thrissur (62), Palakkad (68), Malappuram (64), Kozhikode (117), Wayanad (26), Kannur (73), Kasargod (32). Candidates must apply for only one district. Special conditions apply for appointments from Idukki, Wayanad, and Kasargod districts with restrictions on transfers and promotions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Pass in SSLC or its equivalent.
• Technical Qualification: Government approved 2-year National/State Trade Certificate in Electrician/Wireman trade.
• Physical Standards: Minimum height for males 5'2" (157.48 cm) and females 4'9" (144.78 cm); normal vision without color blindness.
• Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit for outdoor work and able to climb a 9-meter electric pole within 8 minutes.
• Medical Certificate: Required from a Government Medical Officer of rank Assistant Surgeon or above, certifying fitness and vision.

Important Dates

• Gazette Notification Date: 30 April 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 30 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 03 June 2026 (up to 12 midnight)
• Age Calculation Date: 03 June 2026
• Written/Online Exam Date: To be notified on KPSC website
• Admission Ticket Availability: 15 days prior to exam date

Application Fee

No application fee is required. Candidates can apply free of cost through the KPSC One Time Registration portal.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online only via the official Kerala PSC portal after registering through the One Time Registration system. It is important to download, read, and understand the detailed official notification PDF before applying to ensure eligibility and compliance with instructions.

Selection Process

The recruitment process includes a Written/OMR/Online Test followed by a Practical Test involving Electric Pole Climbing to assess physical fitness. The final selection is based on the combined performance in these tests. Candidates can check Download Admit Card details and Check Latest Results on our portal after the exams.

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