Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver Exam Date 2025 (Cat. No. 386/2025) – Officially Announced

The wait is over! The Kerala Public Service Commission has announced that the Civil Excise Officer Driver (Category No. 386/2025) written examination will be held on 25 February 2026. This recruitment, conducted for the Kerala Excise Department, has received confirmation from 14,046 candidates through the mandatory Kerala PSC confirmation process. The examination is part of the February 2026 PSC exam schedule, and only applicants who submitted confirmation within the prescribed period are eligible to download their admission ticket and attend the test.

Post	Category Number	Confirmed Exam Date
Civil Excise Officer Driver	386/2025	Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Exam Schedule

Exam Detail	Information
Post	Civil Excise Officer Driver
Category Number	386/2025
Department	Kerala Excise
Exam Date	25 February 2026 (Wednesday)
Exam Mode	OMR / Objective Type
Duration	1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks	100
Number of Candidates	14,046

Admission Ticket Details – Civil Excise Officer Driver Exam 2026

The Admission Ticket (Hall Ticket) for the Civil Excise Officer Driver (Category No. 386/2025) examination is available in the candidate’s Kerala PSC profile. Only applicants who successfully submitted exam confirmation within the prescribed dates can download the admission ticket and appear for the examination scheduled on 25 February 2026.

Candidates must log in to their One Time Registration (OTR) profile on the official Kerala PSC website and download the hall ticket well before the exam date. The admission ticket contains essential information such as the candidate’s name, register number, exam date and time, examination centre, and important instructions to be followed on the exam day.

Key Points to Remember

• Admission Ticket is issued only to confirmed candidates

• Download from Kerala PSC OTR profile

• Check exam centre, reporting time, and instructions carefully

• Carry printed hall ticket to the exam hall

• Bring a valid original photo ID along with the ticket

• Entry to the exam hall is not allowed without Admission Ticket

Candidates are advised to verify all details on the hall ticket after download. In case of any discrepancy (name, photo, exam centre, etc.), they should immediately contact Kerala PSC before the examination date. Downloading the admission ticket early helps avoid last-minute technical issues and ensures a smooth exam-day experience.

Exam Pattern

The Civil Excise Officer Driver written test will be conducted as an objective MCQ examination for 100 marks. The duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. The syllabus generally includes:

• Kerala history & geography

• General knowledge & current affairs

• Excise-related awareness

• Road safety & driving rules

• Basic arithmetic & reasoning

A Crucial Call to Action

With the exam date now firmly set on February 25, 2025, all candidates who have successfully applied for this highly competitive post must immediately transition into their final, intensive phase of preparation. The remaining time is best utilized for strategic revision of the extensive syllabus.

For complete syllabus details, check the Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver Syllabus

You can also explore all updated PSC exam details on our Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver Exam

Focus Your Final Preparation

Aspirants should concentrate their efforts on the two most heavily weighted and specialized sections of the syllabus:

• Special Topics (Excise Laws): Thoroughly revise the Abkari Act and the NDPS Act sections, as well as the rules governing liquor manufacturing and sales.

• Driving and Motor Vehicle Regulations: Practice questions on the Motor Vehicle Act, rules regarding heavy vehicle operation, and safety standards.

Streamline your study plan, revise all key topics, and importantly, practice with previous question papers and mock tests to boost your speed and confidence. Making the most of the remaining time will significantly enhance your chance of securing a top rank and successfully advancing to the subsequent stages of the recruitment process. Best of luck with your final preparations!

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Carry printed Admission Ticket and valid photo ID

• Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes early

• Follow PSC OMR exam guidelines

• Electronic devices are strictly prohibited

• Ensure details on hall ticket are correct

Final Note

The Civil Excise Officer Driver exam on 25 February 2026 is a crucial stage in the Kerala PSC selection process. Since only confirmed candidates can appear, applicants should immediately download their admission ticket and finalize their preparation for the 100-mark objective test. Proper revision of driving rules, Kerala GK, and PSC-level MCQs will be key to scoring well in this examination.