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Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver Exam 2026 | District-Wise Attendance & Key Updates

Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver Exam 2026 | District-Wise Attendance & Key Updates

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The Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver Notification 2025 (Category No: 386/2025) was released for driver vacancies in the Kerala Excise Department. With 14,046 candidates confirmed to write the exam on 25 February 2026, competition has reduced. Out of 17,719 applicants, 3,673 were disqualified for not confirming attendance.

 

Kerala PSC Civil Excise Driver Exam 2026 Date & Time 

The Kerala PSC Excise Driver written exam will be conducted as per the official PSC exam calendar.

Exam Schedule:

Date

February 25, 2026

Time

7:00 AM to 8:50 AM

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

 

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Kerala PSC Excise Driver District-wise Attendance 2026

A total of 14,046 candidates confirmed and wrote the exam. Below is the district-wise confirmation data, which gives a clear picture of competition levels.

District

Total Applicants

Confirmed

Invalid

Thiruvananthapuram

2715

2142

573

Kollam

1405

1096

309

Pathanamthitta

940

777

163

Alappuzha

1024

797

227

Kottayam

1008

807

201

Idukki

1328

1061

267

Ernakulam

1544

1226

318

Thrissur

836

671

165

Palakkad

1334

1105

229

Malappuram

1070

816

254

Kozhikode

1613

1244

369

Wayanad

977

766

211

Kannur

1218

961

257

Kasaragod

707

577

130

Total

17,719

14,046

3,673

 

Thiruvananthapuram recorded the highest attendance, followed by Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Palakkad and Idukki.

 

Why Is This Exam Update Important?

  • Nearly 21% of applicants were eliminated before the exam
  • Reduced competition improves ranking chances
  • District-wise data helps candidates analyze cut-off expectations
  • Serious aspirants gain a strategic advantage

 

Kerala PSC Civil Excise Driver Selection Process 2026

The Kerala PSC Civil Excise Driver selection process includes:

  1. Written Examination (OMR)
  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  3. Driving Test
  4. Document Verification
  5. District-wise Rank List

Only candidates clearing each stage will be considered for appointment.

 

Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates of the Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver will receive:

  • Kerala Government pay scale - ₹ 26,500 - 60,700/-
  • DA, HRA and allowances
  • Pension benefits
  • Job security
  • Promotion opportunities in Excise Department

This makes the Civil Excise Driver post a stable and respected government job in Kerala.

 

Career Growth in Kerala Excise Department

  • Get departmental promotions
  • Move to higher excise roles
  • Gain long-term government service benefits
  • Enjoy uniformed service prestige

Refer to the following link to learn more about Kerala PSC Civil Excise Driver Exam 2026 details.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the district-wise attendance of the Civil Excise Officer Driver exam 2026?

The district-wise attendance for the Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver Exam 2026 shows 14,046 candidates confirmed out of 17,719 applicants across 14 districts.

2. When was the Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver exam conducted?

The Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver Exam 2026 was conducted on February 25, 2026.

3. Where to check the Civil Excise Driver exam attendance for the Kerala PSC?

Candidates can check the Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver exam attendance on the official Kerala PSC website.

4. Why is district-wise attendance important in PSC exams?

District-wise attendance in Kerala PSC exams helps analyse competition levels and predict cut-off trends for Civil Excise Officer Driver recruitment.

5. Will attendance affect Civil Excise Driver cut-off marks?

Yes, higher or lower district-wise attendance directly impacts the Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver cut-off marks.