Kerala PSC Draftsman Grade II Recruitment 2026 Notification

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has invited online applications for appointment to the post of Draftsman Grade II in the Kerala Ports service (Hydrographic Survey Wing). Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official One Time Registration portal of Kerala PSC. This recruitment drive aims to fill 2 vacancies currently in existence under general recruitment.

Applicants must carefully review all notification guidelines before submitting their online applications. The selection process involves direct recruitment, and candidates must ensure they meet all educational and age criteria specified by the commission. No application fee is required for applying to this post.

Key Details Table

Feature	Details
Organization	Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
Department	Kerala Ports service (Hydrographic Survey Wing)
Post Name	Draftsman Grade II
Advertisement Number	Category No. 151/2026
Number of Vacancies	2
Scale of Pay	₹ 31,100-66,800/-
Job Location	Kerala
Official Website	www.keralapsc.gov.in

Important Dates Table

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	04-11-2026 (Up to 12.00 Midnight)

Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualifications and age limits to be considered for the Draftsman Grade II position.

• Age Limit: Candidates should be between 18 and 40 years of age. Only candidates born between 02/01/1986 and 01/01/2008 (both dates included) are eligible, with usual age relaxations applicable for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Communities.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed SSLC or its equivalent, or the educational test of the Indian Navy. Additionally, candidates must possess a Survey Recorder Class II qualification of the Hydrographic Survey Branch of the Indian Navy, or a Diploma in Civil Engineering issued by the Government of Kerala or any recognized Board of Public Examination.
• Preferential Qualification: Experience in a reputed drawing office preferably connected with chart drawing from recognized institutions such as the Hydrographic Service of the Indian Navy, Hydrographic Survey Wing of Kerala, or Ministry of Transport.

Application Fee

There is no application fee required for registering and applying for the Kerala PSC Draftsman Grade II recruitment.

Selection Process

Selection to the post will be made through direct recruitment. If a written, OMR, or online test is conducted, candidates must submit a confirmation for writing the examination through their One Time Registration profile. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification where original documents proving qualification, age, community, and experience must be produced.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website of the Kerala Public Service Commission at www.keralapsc.gov.in.
2. Complete the 'One Time Registration' process if not already registered, using a recent photograph taken within the last six months with the name and date printed at the bottom.
3. Log in to your profile using your User-ID and password.
4. Click on the 'Apply Now' button against Category No. 151/2026 in the notification link.
5. Verify all entered profile details carefully, as final submitted applications cannot be altered.
6. Submit the application and take a printout or save a soft copy of the confirmation page for future reference.