The Kerala Public Service Commission has released a notification for the post of Excise Inspector in the Kerala Excise Department.
Today, I will share details of the exam notification, number of vacancies, monthly salary, cut-off marks, career growth opportunities, solved question papers from previous years, and recommended study materials.
Check the following table for the latest Excise Inspector Exam notification from Kerala Public Service Commission.
| Notification NO: | Name of the Post | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 187/2025 | Excise Inspector (Trainee) | Kerala Excise Department |
| 188/2025 | Excise Inspector (Trainee) | Kerala Excise Department |
The Selection Process Of an Excise Inspector in Kerala
Varun Ganesh, a regular reader of CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions, asked, "Sir, how do I become an Excise Range Inspector? Can you explain the steps in the selection procedure and the minimum eligibility criteria?"
Varun asked this question in our student support section.
Kerala PSC Recruits Excise Inspectors.
Athira Rajeev, a new student at our Thiruvananthapuram branch, asked, "Sir, where can I apply for the upcoming Excise Inspector examination? Can females apply?"
The selection process consists of six stages, which I will explain in this article.
Degree Level Common Preliminary Examination
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Main Examination for Excise Inspector (Trainee)
Medical checkup
Interview & Document Verification
Training & Probation
To apply for the upcoming examination, I encourage my readers and students to visit the official link provided below.
Kerala Excise Inspector Preliminary and Main Exam Coaching
CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions offers comprehensive training for PSC aspirants to pass the Degree Level Common Preliminary examination and Excise Inspector Main examination at our Thiruvananthapuram PSC Coaching Institute.
We train students using study materials aligned with the latest PSC syllabus for the Excise Inspector post, along with previous years' question papers and answers.
We provide our students with previous years' PSC Preliminary and Main question papers along with their answers.
Duties & Powers Of an Excise Inspector in Kerala
Binoy Mathew, a regular reader of CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions, asked, "Sir, what are the official powers and responsibilities of a Range Excise Inspector?"
I believe many students might have the same doubt. So, I will answer their question here.
An Excise Inspector in Kerala enforces laws related to alcohol and narcotics under the Abkari Act and related regulations. He conducts regular inspections of licensed premises (like bars, distilleries, and warehouses ) to ensure compliance.
Download Kerala PSC Excise Inspector Previous Year Question Papers
Many students and regular readers of CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions have requested solved Kerala PSC Preliminary and Main question papers from previous years for the Excise Inspector post.
Here, I will share PDF versions of the PSC OMR question papers from previous Excise Inspector examinations.
Click here to download the Previous Kerala Excise Inspector OMR Question Paper in PDF format.
Download Kerala Excise Inspector Preliminary Exam Syllabus
Click here to download the PDF file of the preliminary exam official syllabus.
Download Kerala PSC Excise Inspector Main Exam Syllabus
Tito John, a final year BSc student from Kottayam, asked for the download link for the latest Excise Inspector Main exam syllabus.
He asked it in the support section.
You can download the latest Excise Inspector Main exam syllabus from this page.
Eligibility To Apply For Excise Inspector Examination in Kerala
Sreejith V, a B.Com graduate from Kollam, asked about the requirements to apply for the upcoming Kerala Excise Inspector PSC examination. I will answer his question here.
ducational Requirements to Apply For Kerala Excise Inspector
Must possess B.A, B.Sc or B.Com Degree of any recognized University or its equivalent. In the case of Ex-Servicemen, the minimum qualification shall be SSLC.
Physical Qualification
Kerala PSC requires the following physical qualifications from both male and female applicants to be eligible for the upcoming Excise Inspector examination.
Check the table.
Category Height Chest Measurement Chest Expansion General Male 165 cm 81 cm 5 cm General Female 160 cm SC/ST Male Candidates 160.00 cm 81 cm 5 cm SC/ST Female Candidates 155 cm Anjali Nair, a student at CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions, asked, "Is there any condition for eyesight?"
Refer to the following table for the Visual Standards required without glasses.
Vision Left Eye Right Eye Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen 6/6 Snellen Near Vision 0.5 Snellen 0.5 Snellen Age Limit To Apply For Kerala Excise Inspector Post
Anoop Sivan, a regular reader of CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions, inquired about the upper age limit for applying to the upcoming examination.
According to the direct recruitment notification number 187/2025, the age limit for a general category applicant is 19-31.
https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-08/noti-187-25.pdfAccording to the Notification Number 188/2025 (recruitment from the Excise Department), the age limit for a General Category applicant is 19 - 45.
https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-08/noti-188-25.pdfPublic Service Commission grants upper age relaxation for OBC and SC/ST applicants. Refer to the table for more details.
S.NO. CATEGORIES Upper Age Relaxation 1 General Category 0 years 2 OBC 3 years 3 SC/ST 5 years
I hope that now my readers understand who is eligible to apply for this examination.
Promotion Chances of an Excise Inspector in Kerala Excise Department
Three students from our Thiruvananthapuram Institute asked about the career progress of an Excise Inspector.
The first promotion is to the post of Excise Circle Inspector. The second promotion is to the post of Excise Superintendent.
Kerala PSC Excise Inspector Direct Exam Notification (187/2025 & 188/2025) Details
Let me share the key points in the latest Kerala PSC notification for the Excise Inspector recruitment. I will share the monthly salary, the previous year's cut-off mark, etc, in this section.
| Monthly Salary of an Excise Inspector | 43,400 – 91,200 Indian Rupees |
| Date of OMR exam | |
| Date of 187/2025 Mains Examination | |
| Date of Excise Inspector Physical Efficiency Test | |
| Cut off mark 187/2025 | |
| Interview Date | - |
| 187/2025 Final Rank list | |
| Number of vacancies 187/2025 | 6 |
References
- https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-01/Excise_Inspector-%20CORRECTED.pdf
- https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-08/noti-187-25.pdf
- https://keralaexcise.gov.in/
- https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-08/noti-188-25.pdf
Author: Alex George
Alex George is the Chief Editor and founder of CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions. He is a software engineer and has 20 years of experience in the EdTech niche.
You can contact him at alex.george@corenetworkz.com.
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