Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver Result 2026 - Check Ranked List at keralapsc.gov.in

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC), Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram, has officially published the final Ranked List for the post of Civil Excise Officer (Trainee) / Driver in the Excise Department under Category No. 386/2023. Candidates who appeared for the statewide OMR written examination followed by the practical driving assessment and physical endurance test can access the complete ranked list with individual marks on keralapsc.gov.in. The ranked list has been brought into legal effect from 29 September 2026.

Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver: Ranked List Overview and Validity

The published ranked list compiles the merit order of candidates arranged by aggregate marks:

Selection Process and Examination Scheme

The filtration sequence for the Civil Excise Officer Driver cadre involves three rigorous testing stages:

• Stage 1: OMR Objective Screening Test (100 Marks): Assessed candidates on General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability, Malayalam/Regional Language, and Motor Vehicle Rules & Traffic Regulations. Duration was 75 minutes with a negative marking penalty of 0.33 marks for each incorrect response.
• Stage 2: Practical Driving Assessment: Candidates had to prove technical proficiency through the 'H' track driving test and open road commercial driving test conducted by the Motor Vehicles Department under KPSC supervision.
• Stage 3: Physical Measurement & Endurance Standards: Male candidates had to meet a minimum height of 165 cm (160 cm for SC/ST) and a chest measurement of 81 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion.
• Final Ranked List Compilation: Formulated by combining written examination marks with weightage for NCC, Sports, or Ex-Servicemen credentials where applicable.

Re-checking of Marks and OMR Sheet Photocopy Rules

Candidates seeking verification of their test evaluations can utilize the statutory provisions:

• Re-checking of Answer Scripts: Candidates can apply for re-checking of their OMR answers by remitting a prescribed fee of Rs. 85 through online e-payment or treasury chalan under head of account '0051-PSC-105-State PSC 99-Examination Fee' within 30 days of list publication.
• Photocopy of OMR Sheet: Aspirants can obtain a photocopy of their OMR answer sheet by remitting a fee of Rs. 335 per script through their One Time Registration (OTR) profile at keralapsc.gov.in.
• Applications submitted after the 30-day window or sent via unverified postal letters will be rejected summarily.

Previous Year Cutoff Marks and Category Standards

In this recruitment cycle, the qualifying cutoff for inclusion in the Main List for Open Competition (OC) closed at 64.33 marks out of 100. Supplementary list cutoffs closed at 60.67 marks for Ezhava, 59.00 marks for Muslim, 56.33 marks for Latin Catholic, 54.00 marks for Other Backward Classes (OBC), 51.67 marks for Viswakarma, 47.00 marks for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 41.33 marks for Scheduled Tribes (ST).

Aspirant Suggestions and Post-Result Guidelines

• Download and Preserve PDF: Download the complete ranked list PDF from keralapsc.gov.in and record your exact Rank Number and Register Number for future advice intimations.
• Advice Letter Tracking: Advice letters for appointment against substantive departmental vacancies will be issued based on the 100-point roster rotation. Keep your active mobile number and email updated in your OTR profile.
• Police Clearance and Health Fitness: Ensure your medical fitness certificate with color vision clearance and character certificates are ready for joining formalities upon advice issuance.

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