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KSEB Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 985 Posts

Kerala Public Service Commission has officially released the KSEB Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026 notification — Category No. 21/2026, Gazette Date 30 April 2026 — and if you hold an SSLC pass along with a Government-approved 2-year Electrician or Wireman Trade Certificate and you fall between 18 and 40 years of age, then 985 Electricity Worker vacancies are sitting live right now at keralapsc.gov.in across all 14 revenue districts of Kerala, the application window is open until 03 June 2026 at midnight, there is zero application fee to worry about, and this is a direct Kerala government job under Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. with a pay scale of Rs.24,400 to Rs.43,600 — which means the only thing standing between you and this opportunity is whether you register on the One Time Registration portal today or keep waiting for a better time that is not coming.

KSEB Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 985 Posts

985 posts. Kerala State Electricity Board. SSLC plus ITI level. One district per candidate — apply for more than one and your application gets rejected outright with disciplinary action on top. Selection is written exam followed by a practical pole climbing test — ascend and descend a 9-metre pole within 8 minutes. That is the process. If you are ready, KPSC Official Website is where you need to be right now.

Also check — Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 |Kerala Govt Jobs 2026  |ITI Govt Jobs 2026  | 10th Pass Govt Jobs 2026 — updated daily.

KSEB Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026 Overview

FieldDetails
OrganizationKerala Public Service Commission (KPSC), Thiruvananthapuram
Category No.21/2026 (Gazette Date: 30/04/2026)
Post NameElectricity Worker
DepartmentKerala State Electricity Board Ltd. (KSEB)
Total Vacancies985 (District-wise; 4% PH reservation)
Pay ScaleRs.24,400 – Rs.43,600/-
Application ModeOnline only — keralapsc.gov.in
Selection ModeWritten/OMR/Online Test + Practical Test (Pole Climbing)
Official Websitekeralapsc.gov.in 

Important Dates — KSEB Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026

EventDateStatus
Gazette Notification Date30 April 2026Published
Online Application Opens30 April 2026Live Now 
Last Date to Apply03 June 2026 (till midnight)Upcoming
Age Calculated As On03 June 2026
Written Exam DateTo be notifiedAwaited
Admission Ticket15 days before examAwaited

KSEB Electricity Worker Vacancy 2026 — District Wise Vacancy Details

985 posts. 14 districts. Ernakulam leads at 139 seats. Kozhikode at 117. Thiruvananthapuram at 101. One district per candidate — no negotiations, no second chances.

DistrictVacancies
Thiruvananthapuram101
Kollam49
Pathanamthitta24
Alappuzha70
Kottayam64
Idukki96
Ernakulam139
Thrissur62
Palakkad68
Malappuram64
Kozhikode117
Wayanad26
Kannur73
Kasargod32
Total985

Read this before picking your district — candidates posted in Idukki, Wayanad, or Kasargod will not be eligible for transfer, deputation, or mutual transfer for at least 10 years. Promotion also stays locked to those districts. That is a decade-long commitment. Factor it in.

4% of total vacancies are reserved for Differently Abled candidates under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Eligibility Criteria — KSEB Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026

Both qualifications must be in hand before 03 June 2026. Awaiting results means you are not eligible — no exceptions.

CriteriaRequirement
Academic QualificationPass in SSLC or equivalent
Technical QualificationGovernment-approved 2-year National/State Trade Certificate in Electrician or Wireman
Height (Male)Minimum 5'2'' (157.48 cm)
Height (Female)Minimum 4'9'' (144.78 cm)
VisionNormal — free from colour blindness
Physical FitnessMust be fit for outdoor work — pole climbing test mandatory
Medical CertificateFrom Government Medical Officer not below rank of Assistant Surgeon — mandatory

ITI holders looking for more government opportunities — Railway RRC SECR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is also live right now. South East Central Railway announced 1644 Act Apprentice vacancies across Raipur Division and Wagon Repair Shop. Zero fee, no written exam, merit-based selection on 10th and ITI scores. Last date is 04 June 2026. Apply at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.

KSEB Electricity Worker Age Limit 2026

Age calculated as on 03 June 2026.

CategoryAge Limit
General (UR)18 to 40 years (born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2008)
SC / ST / OBCUsual relaxation — hard cap of 50 years maximum

Application Fee — KSEB Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026

CategoryFee
All CategoriesNIL — No Application Fee

Zero fee. No payment step. Register on the OTR portal and apply directly at Kerala PSC Official Portal.

Selection Process — KSEB Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026

Two stages. No shortcuts.

StageDetails
Stage 1 — Written/OMR/Online ExamGeneral and Technical subjects — exam date to be notified on KPSC website
Stage 2 — Practical TestClimb and descend a 9-metre electric pole within 8 minutes

Ranked list validity — minimum 1 year, maximum 3 years from date of coming into force.

Critical step many candidates miss — when the written exam is scheduled, you must submit confirmation through your OTR profile within the stipulated period. Skip the confirmation and your application is gone absolutely, even if you applied correctly on day one. Do not overlook this. Admission Ticket will only generate for candidates who confirmed — 15 days before the exam date.

How to Apply Online for KSEB Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026

Online only. keralapsc.gov.in Official Websit . One Time Registration portal. No hard copies accepted anywhere.

  1. Go to keralapsc.gov.in — complete One Time Registration if not already done.
  2. Log in with your User-ID and Password — click Apply Now on Category No. 21/2026.
  3. Fill personal details — name, date of birth, community, Aadhaar number.
  4. Select one district only — note it carefully, no changes allowed after submission.
  5. Upload scanned photo (name and date printed at bottom), signature, and all required documents.
  6. No fee payment — skip that step entirely.
  7. Review every field. Submit before 03 June 2026 at midnight. Take a printout — keep it safe.
  8. When exam is announced — submit confirmation through OTR profile in the given period. Without it, no Admission Ticket.
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Documents Required for KSEB Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026

Originals only. No photocopies at verification.

  • SSLC Book or equivalent (age proof)
  • SSLC Certificate and Marksheet
  • Government-approved 2-year Trade Certificate in Electrician or Wireman
  • Community/Caste Certificate — SC/ST/OBC if applicable
  • Medical Certificate in prescribed format from Assistant Surgeon or above
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Printout of online application

Final Words

KSEB Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026 is live — 985 posts under Kerala State Electricity Board, zero application fee, SSLC plus 2-year Electrician or Wireman trade certificate is all it takes, and keralapsc.gov.in Official Site stays open only until 03 June 2026 at midnight, so if your documents are in hand there is exactly one thing left to do today. One district per candidate, no transfers for 10 years in Idukki, Wayanad, or Kasargod — choose carefully, apply once, apply right.

Also check Railway RRC SECR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 1644 ITI posts, last date 04 June — and Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 — 276 Mining posts for GATE-2025 holders, last date 07 June.

985 posts. Kerala government job. Don't wait.

For more Kerala government jobs check Kerala PSC Recruitment 2026 and KSEB Jobs 2026 — updated daily.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Always verify details from the official website keralapsc.gov.in before applying.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KSEB Electricity Worker Recruitment 2026?

Kerala PSC announced 985 Electricity Worker vacancies under KSEB Ltd — Category No. 21/2026, distributed district-wise across all 14 Kerala districts. Apply online from 30 April to 03 June 2026 at keralapsc.gov.in Official Portal.

How many vacancies are there?

985 posts across 14 districts. Ernakulam leads at 139, Pathanamthitta is lowest at 24. One application per candidate per district — no exceptions.

What is the last date to apply?

03 June 2026 at midnight — online only via keralapsc.gov.in OTR portal. No offline applications.

What is the selection process?

Written or OMR or Online Exam first. Then Practical Test — climb and descend a 9-metre electric pole within 8 minutes. Both stages are mandatory.

Is there any application fee?

Zero. No fee for any category. Register on the OTR portal and apply directly at no cost.

What is the salary?

Pay scale of Rs.24,400 to Rs.43,600 for selected Electricity Workers under KSEB Ltd.

What happens if I apply for more than one district?

All applications get rejected immediately and disciplinary action is initiated. One district only — final.

What is the age limit?

18 to 40 years for General category. SC/ST/OBC get standard relaxation with a hard ceiling of 50 years maximum.
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