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Kerala PSC has invited applications for Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) in Kerala Ports Service (Hydrographic Survey Wing) (Category No. 539/2025). Vacancies: 01 (One); pay scale: ₹ 55,200 – 1,15,300/-; method of appointment: Direct Recruitment. Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 14-01-2026.

Age limit

21 – 40. Only candidates born between 02.01.1985 and 01.01.2004 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post with usual relaxation to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities. Check your age for this post with your date of birth and category

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: • B-Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a UGC/AICTE recognized University or National Institute established by the Government of India or Institution established by the Government of Kerala • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from an Institution recognized by AICTE Experience Required: 5 years' experience in the construction and maintenance of Sea-going / Inland Vessels (Required only for Diploma holders) Physical Standards: Not specified Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: Rule 10 (a) (ii) of Part II KS&SSR is applicable. Qualifications recognized by executive orders or standing orders of Government as equivalent to a qualification specified for a post, in the Special Rules or found acceptable by the Commission and such of those qualifications which pre-suppose the acquisition of the lower qualification prescribed for the post, shall also be sufficient.
General conditions from the notification
As per Part II of the Kerala Public Service Commission Rules of Procedure. Probation period is two years on duty within a continuous period of three years. Candidates must pass the Account Test for Executive Officers of the Kerala State if not already passed.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 539/2025. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published15 Dec 2025(done)
  2. Last date to apply14 Jan 2026(done)
  3. ExamNot announced yet(next)
  4. Rank listNot announced yet

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