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Kerala PSC KSFDC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Electrician Post (Cat. No. 145/2026)

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Sep. 14, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 (LC/AI NCA)
Pay Scale
₹ 19,000 - 43,600/-
Age Limit
18 to 43 Years (Born between 02.01.1983 and 01.01.2008)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 30, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 30, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window30 Aug – 7 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, OR in the absence of diploma holders, an ITI Certificate in the trade of Electrician (18 months course) along with successful completion of apprenticeship. Additionally, candidates must have at least two (2) years of relevant experience in a reputed film studio.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Only candidates belonging to the LC/AI (Latin Catholic / Anglo Indian) community born between 02.01.1983 and 01.01.2008 (both dates included) are eligible to apply. The maximum upper age limit shall not exceed 50 years under any circumstances. Provisional hands working in KSFDC are eligible for age relaxation up to a maximum of 5 years.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Written / OMR / Online Test

OnlineQualifying Only

Certificate Verification & Experience Verification

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be made on the basis of a Written, OMR, or Online Examination conducted by Kerala PSC, followed by Certificate Verification. If an exam is conducted, candidates must submit confirmation via their One Time Registration profile within the specified window to download admission tickets.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written / OMR / Online Examination

Total Duration

75 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.33 marks per wrong answer

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Basic Electrical Engineering & Circuit Theory2020
Electrical Machines (Motors, Alternators & Transformers)2525
Electrical Wiring, Earthing & Safety Regulations2020
Power Systems, Switchgear & Protection1515
Illumination & Film Studio Electrical Equipment2020
Total100100

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Electricians at Kerala State Film Development Corporation Limited (KSFDC) are primarily stationed at Chitranjali Studio in Thiruvananthapuram, one of South India's premier public film production complexes, or across affiliated government theater and shooting facilities. Core duties involve operating high-capacity silent diesel generator sets, rigging heavy studio lighting grids, wiring soundstages, managing dimmer panels and power distribution for indoor/outdoor film shoots, and maintaining electrical substations. The role demands high physical agility, meticulous attention to electrical safety standards around set equipment, and readiness for irregular night shifts aligned with film shooting schedules.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The post is permanent within KSFDC, a Government of Kerala undertaking. Stationing is predominantly in Thiruvananthapuram at Chitranjali Studio and KSFDC headquarters, with occasional on-location assignments across Kerala during government film events or regional theater maintenance drives. The selected candidate is placed on probation as per KSFDC Special Rules.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Career progression within KSFDC moves from Electrician to Senior Electrician / Electrical Supervisor, followed by Assistant Engineer (Electrical) / Studio Maintenance Engineer, subject to length of service, departmental tests, and sanctioned cadre vacancies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • This is a First NCA (No Candidate Available) notification restricted exclusively to candidates from the LC/AI (Latin Catholic / Anglo Indian) community of Kerala State; applications from any other community will be rejected summarily without notice.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Electrician in a reputed film studio is strictly mandatory; experience certificates must strictly conform to the format provided in the notification and must be countersigned by the designated Government Controlling Officer.
  • If a written/online examination is scheduled, candidates must submit an online confirmation through their OTR profile within the notified timeline; failing to confirm will cause unconditional rejection of the application without admission ticket issuance.
  • Applications must be submitted online exclusively through Kerala PSC One Time Registration at www.keralapsc.gov.in before the deadline of October 7, 2026 (12:00 midnight).

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • LC/AI1
Total Vacancies01 (LC/AI NCA)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

State PSU Scale of Pay: ₹ 19,000 - 43,600/- per month as per Kerala State Film Development Corporation Limited rules.

Kerala Govt Salary Calculator

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the Kerala Public Service Commission One Time Registration (OTR) portal at thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in.
  2. Log in to your profile using your User ID and Password (or create a new profile with a photograph taken within 6 months having candidate name and date printed at the bottom if registering for the first time).
  3. Navigate to the 'Notification' section, search for Category No. 145/2026 (Electrician - Kerala State Film Development Corporation Limited - First NCA: LC/AI), and click 'Apply Now'.
  4. Verify your personal, educational, LC/AI community reservation, and experience details in the profile before final submission.
  5. Submit the application before the deadline of October 7, 2026, 12:00 midnight. Keep a printout of the submitted application form from 'My Applications' for future correspondence.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for applying through Kerala PSC One Time Registration.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Only candidates belonging to the Latin Catholic / Anglo Indian (LC/AI) community of Kerala State who hold a Diploma in Electrical Engineering (or an ITI Electrician Certificate with apprenticeship) and have at least 2 years of experience in a reputed film studio are eligible to apply.

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