KWA Draftsman Grade 1 Recruitment 2026: Notification PDF, Eligibility, Salary, Vacancy & Apply Online Details

The Kerala PSC KWA Draftsman Grade 1 Recruitment 2026 Notification has been officially released, inviting online applications for the post of Draftsman Grade 1 / Sub Engineer in the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) under Category No. 079/2026. The notification includes complete details on vacancy, eligibility criteria, salary, age limit, selection process, important dates, and the online application process, helping candidates prepare and apply before the deadline.

KWA Draftsman Grade I Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Download the official Kerala PSC KWA Draftsman Grade I / Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF to check complete details about the vacancy, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, salary, selection process, important dates, reservation rules, and online application procedure. Candidates should carefully read the notification before applying to ensure they meet all the prescribed eligibility conditions.

KWA Draftsman Grade 1 / Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Draftsman Grade I / Sub Engineer is a technical post in the Kerala Water Authority (KWA). Candidates selected through Kerala PSC will be responsible for engineering-related duties such as preparing technical drawings, assisting in planning and execution of water supply and infrastructure projects, maintaining engineering records, and performing other responsibilities assigned under the Kerala Water Authority.

The recruitment is open through Direct Recruitment, and candidates possessing the prescribed educational qualifications can apply through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration (OTR) portal. After selection, appointments will be made based on the candidate’s position in the ranked list and the availability of vacancies reported by the department.

KWA Draftsman Grade 1 Notification 2026 – Important Dates

KWA Draftsman Grade 1 Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has invited online applications for the post of Draftsman Grade I / Sub Engineer in the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) through Direct Recruitment. The recruitment has been released under Category No. 079/2026.

Unlike recruitments where a fixed number of vacancies is announced, this notification specifies Anticipated Vacancies. This means Kerala PSC has not published the exact number of posts available. Instead, appointments will be made whenever vacancies are reported by the Kerala Water Authority during the validity period of the ranked list.

The ranked list prepared for this recruitment will remain valid for a minimum period of one year and up to three years, or until a new ranked list is published after the minimum validity period. During this period, candidates may receive appointment advice against both the anticipated vacancies notified initially and any additional vacancies reported later by the department.

The notification also provides reservation benefits as per Government rules. Three percent (3%) of the total vacancies reported to Kerala PSC will be reserved for eligible Differently Abled (PwD) candidates in accordance with the applicable Government Orders.

KWA Draftsman Grade 1 Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the Kerala PSC KWA Draftsman Grade I / Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026 must satisfy all the eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification. The Commission verifies these conditions during the recruitment process, and candidates failing to meet any requirement may have their candidature cancelled.

KWA Draftsman Grade I Age Limit 2026

Applicants must be 18 to 40 years of age.

Only candidates born between 02 January 1986 and 01 January 2008 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply. However, candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories can claim age relaxation according to Kerala PSC rules.

KWA Draftsman Grade I Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess both the general educational qualification and the prescribed technical qualification.

General Qualification

Applicants should have passed:

• SSLC or an equivalent qualification.

Technical Qualification

Candidates should possess either of the following:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering awarded by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Kerala.

OR

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering awarded by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Kerala.

Both qualifications should be recognized by Kerala PSC under the applicable recruitment rules.

Equivalent Qualification

The notification also recognizes certain equivalent and higher qualifications.

Candidates possessing qualifications declared equivalent through Government Orders or accepted by Kerala PSC under Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II KS&SSR are eligible to apply.

Similarly, higher qualifications that necessarily include the prescribed diploma qualification may also be accepted wherever recognized by the Government.

Candidates claiming an equivalent or higher qualification should be prepared to produce the relevant Government Orders or supporting documents whenever required during certificate verification.

Age Relaxation

Kerala PSC provides age relaxation to eligible candidates according to Government rules.

OBC Candidates

Candidates belonging to the Other Backward Communities (OBC) are eligible for the usual upper age relaxation prescribed by Kerala PSC.

SC/ST Candidates

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are eligible for the applicable age relaxation under Kerala PSC rules.

Provisional Employees of Kerala Water Authority

A special age relaxation is available for provisional employees of the Kerala Water Authority.

Such candidates can claim relaxation equal to their period of provisional service, subject to a maximum of five years, provided:

• They were within the prescribed age limit when first appointed provisionally.
• They produce a certificate showing the period of provisional service.
• They are not regular employees of the department.

Regular employees of Kerala Water Authority cannot claim this concession for further appointments.

KWA Draftsman Grade 1 / Sub Engineer Selection Process 2026

The Kerala PSC KWA Draftsman Grade I / Sub Engineer Selection Process 2026 begins with the scrutiny of online applications. If required, Kerala PSC will conduct a Written, OMR, or Online Test to shortlist candidates. Applicants must submit exam confirmation through their Kerala PSC One Time Registration (OTR) profile within the prescribed period to download the admission ticket and appear for the examination. Candidates who qualify will be called for document verification, where original certificates relating to age, educational qualification, community, and other claims will be verified. Based on the selection process, Kerala PSC will prepare a Ranked List, which will remain valid for a minimum of one year and up to three years. Appointments will be made against the anticipated and subsequently reported vacancies in the Kerala Water Authority, and selected candidates must complete the prescribed probation period after appointment.

How to Apply Online for KWA Draftsman Grade 1 Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online only through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration (OTR) portal. Follow these steps:

1. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user. Existing users can log in using their User ID and Password.
2. Search for Category No. 079/2026 – Draftsman Grade I / Sub Engineer and click “Apply Now.”
3. Verify your personal, educational, and community details before submitting the application.
4. Upload a recent photograph as per Kerala PSC guidelines.
5. Submit the application. No application fee is required.
6. Save or print the submitted application for future reference

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying and during certificate verification:

• SSLC Certificate (Proof of Age)
• Diploma in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Community/Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Certificate supporting equivalent or higher qualification (if applicable)
• Provisional service certificate for age relaxation (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card (if available)
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Any other supporting documents claimed in the application

KWA Draftsman Grade 1 Application Fee

There is no application fee for the Kerala PSC KWA Draftsman Grade I / Sub Engineer Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration (OTR) portal without paying any registration or examination fee. Applications submitted through any mode other than the online OTR system will not be accepted.

KWA Draftsman Grade I Salary & Pay Scale 2026

Candidates selected for the post of Draftsman Grade I / Sub Engineer will receive a pay scale of ₹36,500–₹89,000 as prescribed by Kerala PSC.

Apart from the basic pay, employees will also be entitled to various allowances and service benefits applicable to Kerala Water Authority employees under Government rules. These may include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), medical benefits, leave benefits, pension-related benefits (as applicable), and other admissible allowances according to the prevailing service rules.

Selected candidates will also have to complete the prescribed probation period under the Special Rules of the Kerala Water Authority before becoming eligible for confirmation in service.