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Kerala PSC has announced recruitment for Overseer Grade 3 (Civil) in the Public Works Department (Category No. 222/2025). Applications are open till 03 September 2025 via the PSC Thulasi portal. To succeed, candidates must study the official syllabus and exam pattern while practicing at least 5 previous year question papers to identify repeated questions, exam trends, and difficulty level. Get Kerala PSC PWD Overseer Grade 3 Civil Previous Question Papers 2025 PDF. Practice old papers to understand exam pattern & trends.
Kerala PSC Draftsman/Overseer Grade II Notification 2025: Highlights
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Department | Public Works Department (PWD) |
| Post Name | Overseer Grade 3 (Civil) |
| Category Number | 222/2025 |
| Pay Scale | ₹ 26,500-60,700/ |
| Vacancies | 02 |
| Notification Release Date | 31 July 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 31 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 September 2025 (up to 12:00 midnight) |
| Mode of Application | Online only (via Kerala PSC Thulasi Profile) |
| Official Webiste | www.keralapsc.gov.in |
PWD Overseer Grade 3 Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
1: Between the period of 1858-1947, how many Viceroys ruled over India?
For candidates’ convenience, we have attached the official Kerala PSC Overseer Grade 3 (Civil) Syllabus 2025 along with the exam pattern and module-wise mark distribution in PDF format below. It will help you understand the subjects, weightage, and structure of the exam clearly. Click the link to view and save the syllabus for easy reference during preparation.
Download PWD Draftsman Grade 3 Syllabus PDF here!
Kerala PSC PWD Draftsman Grade 3 Exam Pattern 2025
The Kerala PSC Overseer/Draftsman Grade III (Civil) exam is designed to test candidates’ subject knowledge and technical skills. The exam will be conducted in English medium and follows the objective-type pattern.
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Marks: 100
- Medium of Question Paper: English
- Marking Scheme:
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+1 mark for every correct answer
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–⅓ mark for each wrong answer (negative marking)
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| Module No. | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Building Materials | 15 |
| 2 | Construction Technology | 15 |
| 3 | Building Drawing and Planning | 10 |
| 4 | RCC and Steel Structures | 10 |
| 5 | Public Health and Sanitary Engineering | 5 |
| 6 | Roads, Railways, Bridges and Tunnels | 10 |
| 7 | Irrigation Engineering | 10 |
| 8 | Estimating and Costing | 5 |
| 9 | Surveying and Levelling | 10 |
| 10 | Engineering Mechanics | 10 |
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Join NowKerala PSC PWD Overseer Gr 3 Previous Question Papers 2025 – Free PDF
To help aspirants prepare better, we have attached the Kerala PSC PWD Overseer Grade 3 Previous Question Papers in PDF format below. These papers will help you understand the exam pattern, repeated questions, and difficulty level. Click the link to download for free.
| Question Paper Category | |
| 165/2016 | |
| 038/2016 | |
| 011/2016 | |
| 018/2014 | |
| 067/2014 | |
| 030/2014 |
How to Download PWD Overseer Grade 3 Previous Question Paper PDF
- Visit the official Kerala PSC website – www.keralapsc.gov.in
- Go to the Downloads section on the homepage.
- Click on Previous Question Papers.
- From the list, select Overseer Grade 3 (Civil).
- Click the Download link next to the paper.
- The PDF will open – click Save to keep it for offline practice.
How to Prepare with PWD Overseer Grade 3 Civil Previous Question Papers
Previous year question papers are a smart way to prepare for the Kerala PSC Overseer Grade 3 exam. Here’s how you can use them:
- Check repeated questions – Many topics come again and again.
- Understand the pattern – See how marks are spread across subjects.
- Practice with a timer – Try to finish in 1 hour 15 minutes, just like the real exam.
- Spot weak areas – Note where you make mistakes and revise those topics.
