Kerala PSC Excise inspector exam date 2026

The preliminary examination for the Excise Inspector post is part of the common degree-level screening process. It is scheduled to be held in three phases to accommodate the high volume of candidates.

• Preliminary Phase 1: May 2, 2026 (Saturday)

• Preliminary Phase 2: May 16, 2026 (Saturday)

• Preliminary Phase 3: June 6,2026

• Exam Time: 1:30 PM to 3:05 PM

• Main Examination: Expected to take place between August and October 2026.

Applicant Statistics

The Excise Inspector post remains one of the top choices for graduates, resulting in a very high number of applications.

Category No	Post Name	Recruitment Type	No. of Applicants
187/2025	Excise Inspector (Trainee)	Direct Recruitment	2,48,572
188/2025	Excise Inspector (Trainee)	By Transfer	592

Candidate Checklist & Instructions

• Admission Tickets: Available for download from your PSC Thulasi profile starting April 18, 2026 (for Phase 1) ,May 2, 2026 (for Phase 2) and May 23 (for third phase)

• Confirmation: Only candidates who completed the mandatory confirmation between February 27 and March 18, 2026, will be issued hall tickets.

• Exam Center: You will be assigned a center in the district associated with your communication address in your profile.

• Pattern: 100 Objective Questions (OMR/Online). The duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

• Language: Parts 1 and 2 (GK, Current Affairs, etc.) are available in English and Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada. Part 4 is specifically for the mother tongue.

For complete details about the Kerala PSC Excise Inspector 2025 notification, eligibility, application process, and preparation tips, visit our Kerala PSC Excise inspector 2026 Landing Page