Kerala Harbour Engineering Department Overseer (Civil) Solved Question Papers in PDF Format

Updated on January 30, 2026

How To Prepare For the Kerala Harbour Engineering Department Overseer (Civil) PSC Exam?

CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions recommends that students begin their exam preparation by solving previous Harbour Engineering Department Overseer (Civil) PSC question papers. Focus the preparation strictly on the latest Kerala PSC exam syllabus.

I recommend that our students download the previous Kerala PSC Civil Draftsman Grade I/Overseer Grade I (Harbour Engineering Department) question papers and answers from this page.

What is the role of a Kerala Harbour Engineering Department Overseer (Civil)?

It is a technical supervisory position focused on the investigation, construction, and maintenance of coastal infrastructure. A Civil Overseer acts as the vital link between the planning phase (led by Assistant Engineers) and the physical execution on the ground.

Kerala Harbour Engineering Department Overseer (Civil) PSC Exam Detailed Syllabus & Mark Distribution

Module Subject Area & Key Topics Marks
Module I Engineering Mechanics: Units, Vectors, Laws of Motion, Friction, Moment of Inertia, and Simple Machines. 10
Module II Building Materials: Stones, Bricks, Tiles, Lime, Cement, Timber, and modern construction materials like Plastics and Adhesives. 10
Module III Construction Technology: Masonry, Foundations, Scaffolding, Roofs, Floors, Doors & Windows, and Lintels/Arches. 10
Module IV Surveying: Chain Surveying, Compass Surveying, Levelling, Theodolite Surveying, Total Station, and GPS. 10
Module V Building Drawing & Planning: Drawing standards, Orthographic projection, Building bye-laws, and Planning of Residential/Commercial buildings. 10
Module VI Structural Engineering: Stress and Strain, RCC (Theory & Design), Bending Moment and Shear Force diagrams. 10
Module VII Hydraulics & Irrigation Engineering: Fluid properties, Pressure, Flow measurement, Canals, Dams, and Irrigation methods. 10
Module VIII Transportation Engineering: Road geometry, Highway materials, Railway engineering basics, and Bridges. 10
Module IX Estimation and Costing: Methods of estimation, Valuation, Rate analysis, and Tenders/Contracts. 10
Module X AutoCAD & Computer Applications: Basic commands in AutoCAD, 2D/3D drafting, and use of IT in civil engineering. 10
Total Marks 100

Download the Solved Previous Kerala Harbour Engineering Department Overseer (Civil) Question Papers, Answers, and Explanations in PDF Format

You can download the Kerala PSC Draftsman Grade I/Overseer Grade I (Civil) (Harbour Engineering Department) previous question papers and answers from here.

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Kerala PSC Harbour Engineering Department Overseer (Civil) Exam Notification

Check the table for the latest exam notification for the vacancies reported for this examination.

Notification Number Name of the Post Department
724/2025 Draftsman Grade I/Overseer Grade I (Civil) Harbour Engineering Department
Department Harbour Engineering Department
Name of Post Draftsman Grade I/Overseer Grade I (Civil)
Monthly Salary of a Draftsman Grade I/Overseer Grade I (Civil) 37,400 - 79,000 Indian Rupees
Number of Draftsman Grade I/Overseer Grade I (Civil) vacancies Anticipated Vacancies
Last Date To Apply 04-02-2026
Written Test Date
Date Of Downloading Hall Tickets
Draftsman Grade I/Overseer Grade I (Civil) PSC Exam Cut-Off Mark
Date Of Publishing Rank List of Harbour Engineering Department Draftsman Grade I/Overseer Grade I (Civil)

The Educational Requirements to Apply for the Kerala Harbour Engineering Department Draftsman Grade I/Overseer Grade I (Civil) Exam

  1. Diploma in Civil Engineering (3 years Course) recognised by the Government of Kerala or any qualification equivalent thereto.

The Age Limit to Apply for the Kerala Amenities Assistant (MLA Hostel) Exam

The age limit for a general category applicant is 18 to 36. Refer to the table below for the upper age relaxation for OBC and SC/ST applicants.

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Students can check the complete list of Kerala PSC Exam Mock Test and Study Materials from this link.

Reference

  1. http://www.hed.kerala.gov.in/index.php/staff-details
  2. https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2026-01/noti-724-25.pdf
  3. https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in/thulasi/
  4. https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/shortlists
  5. https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/DRAFTSMAN%20GRADE%20II%20(CIVIL)%20-%20OVERSEER%20GRADE%20II%20%20(CIVIL)%20.pdf

Author: Hari Krishnan

Author

Hari Krishnan is the senior tutor at CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions' Thiruvananthapuram PSC Coaching branch. He is a postgraduate from Kerala University and has been training Kerala PSC aspirants since 2011. He is a recognized figure among the most successful Kerala PSC tutors in Thiruvananthapuram.

You can contact him at hari.krishnan@corenetworkz.com.

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