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Kerala Public Service Commission Engineering Degree Level Examination

Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) · Online (CBT) · Multiple times per year (different categories)

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Kerala PSC Engineering Cutoff

Category-wise cutoff marks and ranks for previous years.

2024 Cutoff

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General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS

2023 Cutoff

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General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS

2022 Cutoff

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General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS

About Kerala Public Service Commission Engineering Degree Level Examination (Kerala PSC Engineering) 2027

The Kerala Public Service Commission Engineering Degree Level Examination (Kerala PSC Engineering) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC). Preparing for the Kerala PSC Engineering requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Kerala PSC rank-based recruitment system work for engineering posts?

Kerala PSC follows a unique rank-based recruitment system where candidates are ranked based on exam scores and added to a ranked list. When vacancies arise in government departments, they are filled from this ranked list in order of merit. The ranked list typically remains valid for 1-3 years from the date of publication. Candidates can be appointed to multiple departments during the validity period if vacancies exist at their rank.

What is the negative marking scheme in Kerala PSC Engineering exam?

Kerala PSC Engineering exam follows a negative marking pattern of 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer. This means for every 3 wrong answers, 1 mark is deducted from the total score. Candidates should attempt questions only when reasonably confident to avoid score reduction. The Online CBT format shows questions one at a time and allows review, so strategic answering is important to maximize scores.

What engineering topics are covered in Kerala PSC Engineering Degree Level exam?

Kerala PSC Engineering covers discipline-specific undergraduate topics — Civil includes Structural Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, and Transportation; Mechanical covers Thermodynamics, Machine Design, and Manufacturing; Electrical covers Machines, Power Systems, and Electronics. The General Studies section covers Kerala-specific current affairs, Indian Constitution, Kerala PSC history, and general science. Exam difficulty is at the undergraduate engineering level.

Can candidates answer Kerala PSC exams in Malayalam medium?

Kerala PSC offers Malayalam medium option for most of its examinations. For Engineering Degree Level exams, the technical sections are generally in English due to the nature of engineering terminology. However, General Studies sections may be available in Malayalam. Candidates comfortable with Malayalam medium should check the specific notification as medium availability varies by category and post.

How many vacancies typically come under Kerala PSC Engineering Degree Level?

Kerala PSC Engineering Degree Level sees vacancies across Kerala State Electricity Board, PWD, Water Authority, Local Self Government Engineering Wing, and various Kerala government corporations. Annual vacancies typically range from a few hundred to over a thousand posts across all engineering disciplines combined. Civil Engineering tends to have the highest number of vacancies followed by Electrical and Mechanical. The PSC publishes consolidated rank lists for each discipline separately.

How to Prepare for Kerala PSC Engineering

1

Focus on Kerala PSC syllabus which emphasizes practical engineering applications — practice numerical problems in Fluid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, and Electrical Machines.

2

Study Kerala-specific current affairs including state budget, major infrastructure projects like Silverline, and government schemes for the General Studies section.

3

Practice with negative marking in mind — solve mock tests with -0.33 penalty enabled and maintain accuracy above 85% before attempting difficult questions.

4

Refer to Kerala PSC Engineering past question papers from the last 5 years to identify high-frequency topics and repeat question patterns specific to your discipline.

Key Dates

Next ExamFebruary 2027
RegistrationNovember 2026
ModeOnline (CBT)
EligibilityBE/B.Tech in relevant engineering from a recognized university; age 18-36 years (OBC/SC/ST relaxation)
AttemptsNo explicit limit within age and rank validity
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