Overview
The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has released the Civil Excise Officer Driver Ranked List 2026 for Kasargode and Wayanad districts. The lists, effective from September 25, 2026, contain 105 candidates in total—48 for Kasargode and 57 for Wayanad; this figure represents ranked candidates and not the number of notified vacancies.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) |
| Post Name | Civil Excise Officer Driver |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified; ranked lists include 105 candidates |
| Application Mode | Online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration |
| Official Website | keralapsc.gov.in |
The Kasargode ranked list has been issued under 673/2026/DOB, while the Wayanad list carries the number 674/2026/DOW. Inclusion in a ranked list does not guarantee appointment, as advice will be made against reported vacancies and in accordance with reservation and rotation rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | September 25, 2026 |
Candidates should refer to their original recruitment notification and profile messages for examination, driving test and document-verification dates. The ranked lists remain subject to Kerala PSC validity rules and any subsequent official orders.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The eligibility conditions apply to the original recruitment process. Candidates were generally required to possess:
- Plus Two/12th standard or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board or institution.
- A valid driving licence for the vehicle classes prescribed in the recruitment notification.
- Any required driver’s badge, heavy vehicle endorsement or experience specified for the post.
- The prescribed physical standards, medical fitness and eyesight standards for Excise Department service.
- Original educational, licence, identity, community and other supporting certificates at verification.
Age Limit
- Applicants must have satisfied the minimum and maximum age limits stated in the original district-wise notification.
- Age is calculated with reference to the cut-off date mentioned in that notification.
- Eligible candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, ex-servicemen and other notified categories receive relaxation under Kerala government rules.
Fees
- Kerala PSC ordinarily does not collect an application fee for applications submitted through One Time Registration.
- A prescribed online fee may apply for OMR answer-sheet rechecking or obtaining a photocopy.
- Fees paid for post-result services are generally non-refundable and must be remitted through the method shown in the candidate profile.
Selection Process
- Written/OMR Examination: Applicants are assessed through the examination prescribed for the Civil Excise Officer Driver recruitment.
- Driving, Physical and Medical Tests: Shortlisted candidates must qualify in the applicable driving test, physical measurement or efficiency test, and medical or eyesight assessment.
- Document Verification and Ranked List: Eligibility documents are verified before qualified candidates are placed in the district-wise ranked list for advice against available vacancies.
How to Apply
As the result has already been published, no fresh application is required to appear in these ranked lists. Candidates can check the result and use post-result services by following these steps:
- Visit the Kerala PSC website and open the Ranked List or Results section.
- Search for “Civil Excise Officer Driver” and select the relevant district—Kasargode or Wayanad.
- Open ranked list number 673/2026/DOB for Kasargode or 674/2026/DOW for Wayanad.
- Download the PDF and search using the register number or candidate name. Verify the rank, community and other recorded details carefully.
- To request OMR rechecking or a photocopy, log in to the Kerala PSC candidate profile, choose the appropriate post-result service and submit the request with the prescribed fee within the permitted period. Rechecking generally covers verification of answer valuation and tabulation; it is not a fresh evaluation of answers.
- A candidate wishing to relinquish a claim for appointment must submit the request in the prescribed format, with the required identity verification or notarised declaration, before advice. Incomplete, delayed or improperly authenticated relinquishment requests may not be accepted.
Important Links
FAQs
1. How many candidates are included in the Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver lists?
The Kasargode list contains 48 candidates, while the Wayanad list contains 57 candidates, taking the combined total to 105.
2. When did the ranked lists come into force?
Both district-wise ranked lists came into force on September 25, 2026.
3. Does inclusion in the ranked list confirm appointment?
No. Appointment depends on the candidate’s rank, reservation rotation, reported vacancies, document validity and completion of all Kerala PSC appointment formalities.
