Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) Notification 2026: Vacancy & Eligibility

Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) Notification 2026 PDF Download! Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released a recruitment notification inviting online applications for the post of Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) under the Kerala State Housing Board. This is a Direct Recruitment notification carrying Category No. 074/2026, published in the Gazette dated 30.07.2026, with the last date for receipt of applications fixed at 02.09.2026. Here’s a complete, detailed look at everything covered in this notification.

Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) Notification 2026 PDF Download

Download the official Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF for complete recruitment details. The notification includes important dates, vacancy, eligibility criteria, salary, application process, selection procedure, and all other instructions candidates should read before applying.

Kerala PSC Assistant Executive Engineer Apply Online 2026 – Housing Board Notification Details

Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) 2026 – Method of Appointment

This post will be filled through Direct Recruitment — meaning candidates apply and are selected fresh through the open competitive process, rather than through departmental promotion or transfer.

Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 Dates

Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 must satisfy all the eligibility conditions prescribed in the official notification. Only candidates who fulfill every eligibility requirement on the prescribed date will be considered for further stages of the recruitment process.

Age Limit

Candidates must be 18 to 40 years of age, i.e., born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2008 (both dates included).

• OBC and SC/ST candidates are eligible for the usual age relaxation applicable under general KPSC rules.
• Provisional hands already working within the Kerala State Housing Board are given age relaxation to the extent of their provisional service, subject to a maximum of 5 years above the upper age limit — provided they were within the prescribed age limit at their first appointment in the organization and have completed a minimum of one year of provisional service. This relaxation does not apply to those already holding regular positions within the organization. Provisional hands must obtain and be ready to produce a certificate specifying their period of provisional service, explicitly stating they were not part of the regular service cadre.
• For all other age relaxation conditions, candidates are referred to Para 2 (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi), (vii) & (xii) of the General Conditions.

Qualification Requirements

1) Educational Qualification:
A degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering from:

• A UGC-recognized university, or
• A National institute established by the Central Government, or
• An institution established by the Government of Kerala, or
• An equivalent qualification

2) Experience Requirement:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Engineer (Electrical), or an equivalent rank, in:

• A Government department, or
• A Quasi-Government organization, or
• A Public Sector Undertaking, or
• A registered private sector undertaking

Additional Qualification Notes

• Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II of KS&SSR is applicable to this qualification.
• In addition to what’s prescribed here, qualifications recognized as equivalent through Executive Orders or Standing Orders of the Government, or found acceptable by the Commission where the Special Rules allow for equivalence, will also be accepted — as will any qualification that presupposes the acquisition of the basic prescribed qualification. Copies of the Government orders declaring such equivalent/higher qualifications must be produced when the Commission requires them.
• The required experience must have been acquired after obtaining the basic academic qualification for the post.
• The experience certificate must be uploaded at the time of application submission itself, strictly in the prescribed format — failing which the application will be rejected.

Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Executive Engineer Vacancy 2026

The Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 has one (1) notified vacancy under Category No. 074/2026. Candidates selected through the recruitment process will be appointed to the Kerala State Housing Board, and additional appointments may be made if more vacancies are reported during the validity of the ranked list, as per Kerala PSC rules.

Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Executive Engineer Selection Process 2026

• Written Test / OMR Test / Online Test (if conducted by Kerala PSC).
• Document Verification for shortlisted candidates to verify eligibility and supporting documents.
• Preparation of Ranked List based on merit and applicable reservation rules.
• Final Appointment to the Kerala State Housing Board as vacancies are reported during the validity of the ranked list.

Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) 2026 – Ranked List Validity

Two important conditions govern how the eventual ranked list will function:

(i) Validity Period: The ranked list prepared under this notification will remain in force for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years from the date it comes into effect. However, if a new ranked list for the same post is published after the minimum one-year period, the earlier list ceases to have effect from that date. Candidates will be advised against the vacancy notified above, as well as any additional vacancies reported to the Commission during the period the list remains active.

(ii) Power to Cancel Advice of Appointment: KPSC retains the authority to cancel the advice of appointment of any candidate if it’s later found that the advice was issued under a mistake. In such cases, the appointing authority must terminate the candidate’s service — and this cancellation/termination must happen within the probation period or 240 days from the date of joining duty, whichever is earlier.

How to Apply for Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Executive Engineer 2026 – Registration Process

• Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on www.keralapsc.gov.in before applying.
• Registered candidates log in with their User-ID and Password and apply through their profile.
• Candidates must click “Apply Now” against this specific notification link.
• The candidate’s name and the date the photograph was taken must be printed legibly at the bottom of the uploaded photo.
• A compliant photograph, once uploaded, remains valid for 10 years from the date of upload.
• Candidates creating a new OTR profile must upload a photograph taken within the last 6 months.
• No application fee is required.
• Candidates are responsible for the correctness of their personal information and for keeping their password confidential.
• Applications must be verified for accuracy before final submission — once submitted, they are provisional and cannot be deleted or altered.
• Candidates must quote their User-ID for all further communication with the Commission.
• Candidates are advised to keep a printout or soft copy of their application, accessible via the “My Applications” link in their profile, and to include this printout with any future correspondence regarding the application.
• Applications will be summarily rejected if found non-compliant with the notification during processing.
• Original documents proving qualification, experience, age, community, etc., must be produced when called for.
• Corrections made to the profile — whether by the candidate or by the KPSC office on request — after the last date for receiving applications will not reflect in this application; such corrections take effect only from the date they are made.

(b) Aadhaar as ID Proof:
Candidates holding an Aadhaar Card should add it as ID proof in their OTR profile.

Applicability of General Conditions

• Paragraphs 1, 3, 4, and 7 to 30 of the General Conditions are applicable to this post.
• Selection to this post will also be subject to the rules and regulations of the Kerala State Housing Board, as amended from time to time.

Special Instructions for Candidates

a) Document Upload on Request: If a candidate receives a profile message at any stage of selection asking them to upload documents proving qualifications or other claims, this must be done within the stipulated time — failure means exclusion from the next stage of selection.

b) Caste/Community Discrepancy: If there’s a difference between the caste/community claimed in the application and what’s recorded in the SSLC book, the candidate must produce a Gazette notification regarding this, along with a Non-Creamy Layer/Community certificate, at the time of certificate verification.

c) Awareness of General Conditions: Candidates are required to familiarize themselves with the instructions in Part II (General Conditions) of the notification before applying. Applications not submitted in accordance with these terms are liable to be rejected.

d) Disciplinary Action for False Claims: As per Rule 22 of the KPSC Rules of Procedure, appropriate disciplinary action will be initiated against candidates who submit applications with bogus claims of qualification, experience, etc. This can include:

• Disqualification from consideration for the post applied for
• Permanent or time-bound debarment from applying to the Commission
• Invalidation of answer scripts or practical test outputs
• Initiation of criminal or other legal proceedings
• Removal or dismissal from office (if already appointed)
• Any other disciplinary action, or a combination of the above

Kerala PSC Housing Board Assistant Executive Engineer Salary 2026

• Pay Scale: ₹56,500 – ₹1,18,100/-
• Selected candidates will receive the applicable allowances and service benefits as per Kerala Government and Kerala State Housing Board rules.