The Overseer Grade 1 notification (Category No: 02/2026) has been officially released for recruitment in the Public Works Department (PWD). This is a departmental quota recruitment, exclusively for eligible in-service candidates within PWD.
If you are currently working in PWD and aiming for promotion to Overseer Grade 1 / Draftsman Grade 1 (Civil), here’s a complete breakdown of eligibility, age limit, qualification, and last date.
📌 Post Details
- Department: Public Works Department (PWD)
- Post Name: I Grade Overseer / I Grade Draftsman (Civil)
- Category Number: 02/2026
- Scale of Pay: ₹37,400 – ₹79,000
- Vacancies: Anticipated
📌 Method of Appointment
This Overseer Grade 1 recruitment is:
👉 Direct Recruitment from among existing PWD employees only
Eligible categories include:
- Second Grade Overseer / Draftsman
- Third Grade Overseer / Tracer
- Clerk
- Typist
- Typist-Clerk
- Confidential Assistant
- Candidates must have rendered not less than 2 years of service in the respective category in PWD.
⚠️ Provisional employees are not eligible to apply.
📌 Age Limit
- Must have completed 18 years as on 01.01.2026
- No upper age limit is applicable for this selection.
📌 Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- Diploma in Civil Engineering from Kerala University
OR - Diploma recognized by Government as equivalent
- In addition:
Minimum 2 years of service in the eligible feeder category within PWD.
Candidates must produce an original Service Certificate from the Head of Office when required by PSC.
📌 Important Date
Last Date to Apply: 01 April 2026 (Wednesday)
Applications accepted up to 12 Midnight
Applications must be submitted through:
👉 www.keralapsc.gov.in (One Time Registration Profile)
No application fee is required.
🏁 Conclusion
If you are currently working in PWD under the eligible categories and meet the service requirement, apply for Overseer Grade 1 (Category No: 02/2026) before 01 April 2026.
Ensure your service certificate and qualification documents are ready for verification.
Prepare smart. Apply early. Secure your promotion.
