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PWD Overseer Grade 1: notification, syllabus and preparation

Overseer / Draftsman Grade I (Electrical) in the Public Works and Irrigation Departments. New notification awaited Everything on this page is checked against the official notification, and we link to it.

At a glance

Conducting body
Kerala Public Service Commission (direct recruitment)
Recruiting for
Public Works Department / Irrigation Department
Level
Sub Engineer level
Status
The last ranked list (No. 567/2023/ER VIII) ran from 11 July 2023 to 11 July 2026, and about 75 candidates were advised from it. A new notification is awaited.
Qualification
Three-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering. Check the exact wording in the next notification.
Vacancies
Will be updated from the next notification
Pay scale
₹26,500 to ₹56,700 in the 2020 notification (pre-revision scale). The next notification will carry the revised scale.
Age limit
19 to 37 in Cat. No. 198/2020, with the usual relaxations. The upper age limit was raised in 2026, so expect a higher limit in the next notification.
Last exam held
1 November 2022 (Cat. No. 198/2020): 100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes, in English. Main-list cut-off: 72 marks.

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Syllabus

Read the official syllabus for Overseer Grade I (Electrical) (PDF) on keralapsc.gov.in. We turn it into a topic-wise study plan inside the course.

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Questions about PWD Overseer Grade 1

When will the PWD Overseer Grade 1 notification be published?

We post it on the PSC updates page the day it is published, with a link to the official notification.

Which course should I join for PWD Overseer Grade 1?

The sub engineer level course. Every class is recorded, and the integrated batch covers both the AE level and the Sub Engineer level.

Can I prepare while working?

Yes. Every class is recorded, so you can catch up the same night or the next day.

Am I eligible?

Check the qualification and age limit in the official notification. If you are not sure, message us your degree on WhatsApp and we will check it with you.

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