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Kerala PSC Lineman and Electrician: all departments in one place

Many departments recruit Lineman and Electrician through Kerala PSC. Here is every post we are tracking, with pay, qualification, age limit, exam status and the official notification. Printing Dept exam on 15 December 2026

At a glance

Conducting body: Kerala Public Service Commission (direct recruitment)
Recruiting for: Public Works Department (Electrical Wing), Printing, Animal Husbandry, Kerala Water Authority, Medical Education, Ground Water, KSFDC and Oil Palm India Ltd.
Level: SSLC, ITI and Diploma level
Pay scale: Lineman, PWD: ₹26,500 to ₹60,700. Electrician scales differ by department, see the table below.
Syllabus: NTC Electrician syllabus (PDF). Some departments publish their own, linked under each post.

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All posts at a glance

Post and department	Cat. No.	Pay scale	Status
Lineman, Public Works Department (Electrical Wing)	776/2025	₹26,500 to ₹60,700	Written test held on 10 June 2026. Ranked list not yet published.
Lineman, Public Works Department (Electrical Wing)	32/2025	₹26,500 to ₹60,700	Test held on 19 November 2025. District ranked lists came into effect around April and May 2026, and advice is going on through 2026.
Electrician Grade II, Printing Department	771/2025	₹27,900 to ₹63,700	Exam on 15 December 2026 (Tuesday). Hall tickets from 30 November 2026.
Electrician, Animal Husbandry Department	634/2025	₹25,100 to ₹57,900	OMR exam held on 10 June 2026. District probability lists and ranked lists published, for example Kannur ranked list No. 805/2026/DOC in November 2026.
Electrician, Kerala Water Authority	556/2025	₹25,800 to ₹59,300, plus allowances	OMR exam held on 10 June 2026. Short-list No. 51/2026/ERIII with 136 candidates released on 23 October 2026.
Electrician, Medical Education Department	417/2023	₹27,900 to ₹63,700	Ranked List No. 19/2025/ROD in force from 8 January 2025.
Electrician, Ground Water Department (NCA, Muslim)	144/2026	Will be updated from the official notification	Applications closed on 7 October 2026. Exam date not announced yet.
Electrician, Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC)	089/2026	₹19,000 to ₹43,600	Applications closed on 2 September 2026. Exam date not announced yet.
Electrical Line Helper, Oil Palm India Ltd.	741/2025	₹23,700 to ₹52,600	OMR test held on 10 June 2026. Provisional answer key published.

Details are from Kerala PSC notifications and advice statements. Always check the official notification linked under each post before you apply.

Post-wise details

Lineman, Public Works Department (Electrical Wing)

Cat. No. 776/2025

Pay scale: ₹26,500 to ₹60,700
Status: Written test held on 10 June 2026. Ranked list not yet published.
Vacancies: District-wise: Kottayam, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Kannur, with 4% reserved for differently abled candidates.
Qualification: SSLC plus a one-year Electrical Engineering certificate, or an equivalent or higher qualification (ITI or Diploma, as specified in the notification).
Age limit: 19 to 36 years (born between 2 January 1989 and 1 January 2006), with the usual relaxations.
Last date to apply: 4 February 2026, through Kerala PSC One Time Registration.

Official: Notification, Cat. No. 776/2025 Syllabus (NTC Electrician)

Lineman, Public Works Department (Electrical Wing)

Cat. No. 32/2025

Pay scale: ₹26,500 to ₹60,700
Status: Test held on 19 November 2025. District ranked lists came into effect around April and May 2026, and advice is going on through 2026.
Vacancies: District-wise: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Palakkad.
Last date to apply: 4 June 2025.
Cut-off, Ernakulam: Last mark in the main list is 62. The main list has 33 candidates, and 102 candidates in all with the supplementary and differently abled lists.
Cut-off, Thrissur: Last mark in the main list is 65.33. The main list has 29 candidates, and 90 candidates in all with the supplementary and differently abled lists.

Official: Advice statement, Cat. No. 32/2025 Syllabus (NTC Electrician)

Electrician Grade II, Printing Department

Cat. No. 771/2025

Pay scale: ₹27,900 to ₹63,700
Status: Exam on 15 December 2026 (Tuesday). Hall tickets from 30 November 2026.
Districts: Ernakulam and Kozhikode, as a common test.
Hall ticket: Download from 30 November 2026 through your Kerala PSC Thulasi login.
Age limit: 18 to 36 years (born between 2 January 1989 and 1 January 2007), with the usual relaxations. The upper limit does not exceed 50 years in any case.

Official: Notification, Cat. No. 771/2025 Syllabus, Electrician (Printing)

Electrician, Animal Husbandry Department

Cat. No. 634/2025

Pay scale: ₹25,100 to ₹57,900
Status: OMR exam held on 10 June 2026. District probability lists and ranked lists published, for example Kannur ranked list No. 805/2026/DOC in November 2026.
Vacancies: District-wise, for example Kozhikode 1, with Kannur anticipated or set apart for differently abled candidates.
Qualification: Pass in Standard VII, a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the Electrician or Wireman trade, and a valid Wireman's Licence.
Age limit: 18 to 36 years (born between 2 January 1989 and 1 January 2007), with relaxations up to 50 years for eligible categories.
Last date to apply: 4 February 2026. No application fee.

Official: Notification, Cat. No. 634/2025

Electrician, Kerala Water Authority

Cat. No. 556/2025

Pay scale: ₹25,800 to ₹59,300, plus allowances
Status: OMR exam held on 10 June 2026. Short-list No. 51/2026/ERIII with 136 candidates released on 23 October 2026.
Vacancies: Anticipated.
Qualification: SSLC, an NCVT National Trade Certificate in Electrician or Wireman, and a valid Wireman Licence.
Age limit: 18 to 36 years (born between 2 January 1989 and 1 January 2007), with the standard relaxations.
Applications: Opened on 15 December 2025 and closed on 14 January 2026.

Official: Notification, Cat. No. 556/2025 Syllabus (NTC Electrician)

Electrician, Medical Education Department

Cat. No. 417/2023

Pay scale: ₹27,900 to ₹63,700
Status: Ranked List No. 19/2025/ROD in force from 8 January 2025.
Area: Statewide.
Age limit: 18 to 36 years.
Reservations: Includes a set-apart for hearing impaired candidates (DA-HI) under Section 34(2) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Official: Notification, Cat. No. 417/2023 Advice statement Syllabus, Electrician

Electrician, Ground Water Department (NCA, Muslim)

Cat. No. 144/2026

Pay scale: Will be updated from the official notification
Status: Applications closed on 7 October 2026. Exam date not announced yet.
Vacancies: 1, for the Muslim community only (first NCA notification).
Qualification: ITI Trade Certificate in the Electrician trade.
Age limit: 18 to 43 years (born between 2 January 1983 and 1 January 2008, including relaxations).
Method of appointment: Direct recruitment, restricted to candidates of the Muslim community of Kerala.

Official: Notification, Cat. No. 144/2026 Syllabus (NTC Electrician)

Electrician, Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC)

Cat. No. 089/2026

Pay scale: ₹19,000 to ₹43,600
Status: Applications closed on 2 September 2026. Exam date not announced yet.
Vacancies: 3.
Qualification: A Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or SSLC with an 18-month ITI in the Electrician trade plus an NTC or apprenticeship. Two years of practical experience in a reputed film studio is mandatory.
Age limit: 18 to 40 years (born between 2 January 1986 and 1 January 2008), with relaxation as per government rules, up to 50 years at most.
Application fee: Nil.

Official: Notification, Cat. No. 089/2026 Syllabus, Electrician

Electrical Line Helper, Oil Palm India Ltd.

Cat. No. 741/2025

Pay scale: ₹23,700 to ₹52,600
Status: OMR test held on 10 June 2026. Provisional answer key published.
Vacancies: 1.
Qualification: ITI in the Electrical or Electrician trade, a valid Wireman Licence, a Supervisory Certificate from the Chief Electrical Inspectorate, Kerala, and 2 years of relevant experience.
Age limit: 18 to 36 years, with relaxations for reserved categories.
Last date to apply: 4 February 2026.

Official: Notification, Cat. No. 741/2025 Syllabus, Electrician

What a Lineman and an Electrician do

Install and set up overhead and underground electrical lines and distribution systems
Inspect power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear, damage or hazards
Find faults, repair them and restore supply after a power failure
Assist senior electricians and engineers on maintenance and infrastructure work
Follow electrical safety codes and wear protective equipment

Questions about Lineman and Electrician

Which departments recruit Lineman and Electrician through Kerala PSC?

The Public Works Department (Electrical Wing) recruits Linemen district-wise. Electricians are recruited by the Printing Department, Animal Husbandry Department, Kerala Water Authority, Medical Education Department, Ground Water Department, universities and public sector corporations such as KSFDC. Oil Palm India Ltd. recruits Electrical Line Helpers.

What is the pay scale for Lineman?

The Lineman pay scale in the Public Works Department is ₹26,500 to ₹60,700. Electrician scales differ by department, so check the table above and the official notification.

Are classes available for Lineman and Electrician?

Yes. These are fully recorded classes. Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you the batch details.

Am I eligible?

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