Kerala PSC LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 Apply Online 2026: Step-by-Step Process for Cat. No. 156/2026

LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 Apply Online 2026 Details Here! The Kerala Public Service Commission has opened applications for Draftsman Grade II / Town Planning Surveyor Grade II in the Local Self Government Department (LSGD) under Category No. 156/2026. This is a Special Recruitment for SC/ST candidates, and applications are accepted only online through the official Kerala PSC website, www.keralapsc.gov.in.

The last date to apply is 04 November 2026 (Wednesday), up to 12 midnight. This guide walks you through the whole process: registration, applying, photo rules, documents and the mistakes to avoid. For vacancy, salary and eligibility details, see our LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 Notification page.

Kerala PSC LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 Apply Online 2026: Key Details

Kerala PSC LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 Apply Online 2026: Important Dates

Who Can Apply for LSGD Draftsman Grade 2?

Check these basics before you start. Applications that don’t meet them are rejected.

• Community: Only Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe candidates of Kerala. Applications from other candidates are rejected without individual communication.
• Age: 18–45 years, born between 02.01.1981 and 01.01.2008 (both dates included). If no qualified candidates are available within the age limit, the upper limit can be relaxed up to a maximum of 50 years.
• Education: SSLC or equivalent, plus any one of the prescribed qualifications. These include the Civil Engineering Diploma, KGTE/MGTE certificates, National or State Trade Certificates (Surveyor or Draftsman Civil), the National Apprenticeship Certificate, or VHSE in Draftsmanship in Building Technology or Quantity Surveying and Surveying.

For the full qualification list, read our LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 Eligibility page.

Kerala PSC LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 Apply Online 2026 – Steps

Step 1: Complete One Time Registration (OTR)

You must have a Kerala PSC profile before you can apply.

If you are a new user:

1. Open www.keralapsc.gov.in.
2. Click the registration / One Time Registration option.
3. Fill in your personal, educational and community details carefully.
4. Upload your photograph and signature as required.
5. Create your User ID and Password and keep them safe.

If you already have an OTR profile, skip registration and log in with your User ID and Password.

Do not create multiple profiles. The Commission warns that duplicate profiles can lead to forfeiture of your candidature. If you can’t remember your login, recover it rather than registering again.

Step 2: Log In and Find Cat. No. 156/2026

1. Log in to your profile using your User ID and Password.
2. Open the Notifications section.
3. Look for Category No. 156/2026, Draftsman Grade II / Town Planning Surveyor Grade II, Local Self Government Department.

Step 3: Click “Apply Now”

1. Click the “Apply Now” button against the post in the notification link.
2. Review the details shown from your profile.
3. Confirm your eligibility and complete any declarations.

Step 4: Verify Your Details and Submit

Before the final submit, check:

• Name, date of birth and community
• Educational qualification
• Photograph and signature
• Aadhaar details, if you have an Aadhaar card

An application, once submitted, is provisionally accepted. It cannot be deleted or altered after submission.

Step 5: Download Your Application Printout

1. In your profile, click “My Applications”.
2. Open your Cat. No. 156/2026 application.
3. Print it or save a soft copy.

Keep it safe. All correspondence with the Commission about your application must be accompanied by this printout, and you must quote your User ID.

Photograph Rules

Photo rejection is among the most common reasons for application problems, so follow these rules:

• New profiles: Upload a photograph taken within the last 6 months.
• Printed details: Your name and the date the photo was taken must be printed legibly at the bottom of the photograph.
• Validity: A photograph meeting all specifications stays valid for 10 years from the date it was taken.
• The notification says there is no change in the other instructions on photo uploads, so follow the standard Kerala PSC photo specifications.

Aadhaar Card Instruction

If you have an Aadhaar card, add it as ID proof in your profile. Do this before applying so your application is complete.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for this post. Don’t pay any money to agents or third-party sites that offer to apply for you.

Documents and Details to Keep Ready

You don’t upload a bundle of certificates at the application stage. But you must produce original documents whenever the Commission asks, so keep these ready:

• SSLC book (proof of date of birth and community entry)
• Diploma/ITI/KGTE/MGTE/VHSE certificate, whichever you hold
• Community Certificate
• Gazette Notification, if the caste or community in your application differs from your SSLC book
• Government Order copies for equivalent or higher qualifications, if you apply on that basis
• Aadhaar card, if you have one

If you receive a profile message at any stage asking you to upload documents, do it within the stipulated time, or you won’t be considered for the next stage.

Confirmation for the Written Test

The notification doesn’t say whether a test will be held. If a written, OMR or online test is conducted:

• You must submit a confirmation for writing the exam through your OTR profile within the stipulated period.
• Only candidates who confirm can download the Admission Ticket, in the last 15 days before the test.
• Applications without confirmation are rejected absolutely.
• The confirmation period will be published in the exam programme and sent to your profile and registered mobile number.

So after you apply, check your profile and registered mobile regularly.

LSGD Draftsman Grade 2 Apply Online 2026 – Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Applying when you aren’t SC/ST. These applications are rejected without notice.
2. Creating a second profile. This can lead to forfeiture of candidature.
3. Photo without name and date, or one older than 6 months on a new profile.
4. Wrong personal information. You can’t edit after submission, and you are responsible for its correctness.
5. Sharing your password. You are responsible for its secrecy.
6. Applying in the last hours. Heavy traffic near the deadline can cause delays. Apply at least a few days before 04.11.2026.
7. Forgetting the printout. Save it for future correspondence.
8. False claims. Bogus claims about qualifications can lead to disqualification, permanent or temporary debarment, or criminal proceedings under Rule 22 of the Kerala PSC Rules of Procedure.

After You Apply for LGSD Draftsman Grade 2 Recruitment 2026

1. Keep your application printout and User ID safe.
2. Monitor your OTR profile and registered mobile for messages.
3. Start your preparation. See our Kerala PSC mock tests and previous year question papers for practice. You can also practise on the Entri app.