ENGINEERING ASSISTANT GR III NCA FOR: SCHEDULED CASTE/ SCHEDULED TRIBE (223/2025)

Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced a special direct recruitment notification for the post of Engineering Assistant Grade III under Category No. 223/2025, exclusively reserved as an NCA (Non‑Creamy Layer) opening for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates of Kerala State.

Overview of the Notification

This recruitment drive invites online applications from eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates for vacancies in the Kerala State Construction Corporation Ltd.

Key Highlights:

• Post: Engineering Assistant Grade III

• Category: 223/2025 (NCA for SC/ST)

• Department: Kerala State Construction Corporation Ltd

• Method of Appointment: Direct Recruitment (Special Recruitment for SC/ST & ST only)

• Scale of Pay: ₹9,190 – ₹15,780 per month

Vacancy Details:

• SC/ST: 01 Vacancy

• ST Only: 02 Vacancies
  ➡️ Total Vacancies: 03 posts under this special recruitment category.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 31 July 2025

• Application Start Date: 31 July 2025

• Last Date to Apply Online: 03 September 2025 (up to 12:00 midnight)

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this post, candidates must fulfill the following conditions:

🔹 Community Requirement

• Candidates must belong to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe in Kerala.

• Applications from candidates other than SC/ST will be rejected without individual communication.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years

• Maximum Age: 41 years

• Eligible candidates are typically those born between 02.01.1984 and 01.01.2007.

• If no suitable candidates are available within the age range, the upper age limit can be relaxed up to 50 years, but not beyond.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess one of the following:

1. Kerala Government Certificate Examination in Civil Engineering, OR

2. National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Draftsman Civil, OR

3. Equivalent or higher qualification recognized by the Government of Kerala

Selection Process

The selection process may include the following stages:

✍️ Written / OMR / Computer‑Based Test

• Candidates will be evaluated on relevant technical knowledge in civil engineering fundamentals, drafting, general awareness, and related areas.

📄 Ranked List & Validity

• A rank list of successful candidates will be prepared.

• This list will remain in force for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years. Appointments for current and future vacancies (reported under SC/ST special recruitment) will be advised from this list.

  Selection Process

  The selection process may include the following stages:

  ✍️ Written / OMR / Computer‑Based Test

  • Candidates will be evaluated on relevant technical knowledge in civil engineering fundamentals, drafting, general awareness, and related areas.

  📄 Ranked List & Validity

• A rank list of successful candidates will be prepared.

• This list will remain in force for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years. Appointments for current and future vacancies (reported under SC/ST special recruitment) will be advised from this list.

Document Verification

• Original certificates (age, caste/community, educational qualifications) will be verified before appointment.

Salary & Career Prospects

Selected candidates will receive a monthly pay scale of ₹9,190 – ₹15,780 along with other allowances as per government norms.

Working with the Kerala State Construction Corporation Ltd offers not only job security but also a chance to grow in the field of civil engineering support services within the public sector.

The Engineering Assistant Grade III (SC/ST‑NCA) recruitment offers a valuable opportunity for candidates from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities to secure a stable government role in the technical and construction domain. The reservation ensures inclusive representation and opens doors for talented candidates to serve in a public sector environment.