Kerala PSC KLDC Assistant Project Engineer Selection Process 2026 – Step-by-step

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) is conducting recruitment for 1 vacancy of Assistant Project Engineer at Kerala Land Development Corporation Limited (KLDC) under Category No. 135/2026, exclusively through the in-service quota. Since this is a direct recruitment from in-service personnel rather than an open competitive exam, the selection process works differently from a typical KPSC recruitment. Here’s a complete breakdown of Kerala PSC KLDC Assistant Project Engineer Selection Process.

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Kerala PSC KLDC Assistant Project Engineer Selection Process 2026 – Detailed Notification

Check the Kerala PSC KLDC Assistant Project Engineer selection process PDF to understand the stages of recruitment, examination, and other selection criteria. Download the PDF and review the complete selection procedure before starting your preparation.

Kerala PSC KLDC Assistant Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 Details

Kerala PSC KLDC Assistant Project Engineer Selection Process 2026 – Detailed Stages

Stage 1: Application Screening

Once you submit your application through the KPSC One Time Registration (OTR) portal, the Commission screens applications against the eligibility conditions specified in the notification. Since this is an in-service quota post, only current KLDC employees meeting the qualification and service-period criteria move forward. Applications submitted in violation of notification conditions are summarily rejected.

Stage 2: Service Certificate Verification

This is the most distinctive part of the selection process for this post. Every applicant must upload a Service Certificate, signed by the Head of Office at KLDC, confirming:

• Current post held and pay scale
• Department/institution of current service
• Service category (Administrative, Technical, Ministerial, or Last Grade)
• Date of commencement of service and probation
• Probationer/approved probationer/full member status
• Complete service history with total length of service

The certifying officer must also confirm the candidate’s eligibility under GO(P) 13/2024/AGRI dated 30.07.2024. Any mismatch or unverified claim here can disqualify an application at an early stage.

Stage 3: Written/OMR/Online Test (If Conducted)

The notification specifies that if a written, OMR, or online test is conducted as part of this selection, eligible candidates must submit a confirmation through their OTR profile to appear for it. Key points:

• Only candidates who confirm can generate and download their admission ticket
• Admission tickets become available only in the last 15 days before the test date
• Candidates who don’t confirm within the stipulated period are rejected outright
• Test dates and confirmation windows are published in the official examination calendar
• Updates are sent both to your KPSC profile and your registered mobile number

Stage 4: Certificate Verification

Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents to prove:

• Educational qualification (B.Tech in Civil/Agricultural Engineering or equivalent, or AMIE Sections A & B)
• Experience (minimum 3 years as Draftsman/Overseer, or 4 years in other lower categories at KLDC)
• Age (if applicable — though the upper age limit doesn’t apply to this post)
• Community/caste certificate, if claimed

If there’s a mismatch between the caste/community mentioned in your application and your SSLC record, you’ll need to produce a Gazette notification along with a Non-Creamy Layer or Community Certificate at this stage.

Stage 5: Ranked List Publication

Once the selection process is complete, KPSC publishes a ranked list of selected candidates. Key rules governing this list:

• The list stays valid for a minimum of one year
• It remains in force until a new ranked list is published after one year, or until three years pass — whichever comes first
• Candidates are advised against the notified vacancy, and also against any additional vacancies reported to the Commission during the list’s validity period

Stage 6: Advice and Appointment

Candidates are advised for appointment from the ranked list against the vacancy. However, a few important safeguards apply even after advice:

• KPSC retains the power to cancel the advice for appointment if it’s later found to have been made in error
• If cancelled, the appointing authority must terminate the candidate’s service
• This cancellation and termination must happen within the candidate’s probation period or within 240 days from the date of joining duty — whichever is earlier

Reservation Rules: What’s Different Here

Unlike most KPSC recruitments, the reservation rules under Rule 14 to 17, Part II of the Kerala State & Subordinate Service Rules, 1958 do not apply to this notification. This is specific to this in-service quota recruitment category.

Disciplinary Safeguards

Candidates should be aware that KPSC can take strict action — including disqualification, permanent or temporary debarment, invalidation of test results, or even removal from service if already appointed — against anyone found submitting bogus claims regarding qualification or experience, under Rule 22 of the KPSC Rules of Procedure.