Note:

i) The name, age limit and qualification of this post has been prescribed as per the GO(P) 36/80/TD dated 28/4/1980(SRO No.456/80) and GO (P) No.178/2015/TD dated.03.10.2015 (SRO No.669/2015)

ii) Separate Ranked List will be prepared for each district in pursuance of this notification. The Ranked List thus prepared and Published by the commission, shall remain in force for minimum period of one year, subject to the condition that the said list will continue to be in force till the publication of a new Ranked List after the expiry of the minimum period of one year or till the expiry of three years whichever is earlier. Candidates will be advised for appointment against the vacancies and also against the vacancies reported, if any during the currency of the list. In case no candidate is advised from the Ranked List during its term, it shall be extended for a further period of one year or till at least one candidate is advised from the list whichever is earlier.

iii) Candidates are prohibited from applying to more than One District in response to this Notification.

iv) The selection in pursuance of the notification will be made on a revenue district basis, subject to the special conditions laid down in G.O. (MS) No.154/71/PD dated, 27.05.1971. A candidate advised for appointment in one revenue district from the Ranked List prepared is not eligible for transfer to another district unless he/she completes five years continuous service from the date of commencement of service in the former district. Even if transfer is allowed after five years, it will be subject to the rules in G.O (MS)No.4/61/PD, dated 02.1.1961.Candidates already in Government service holding this post in any one district are prohibited from applying again for this post, but they can apply to higher posts when notified.

v) NCC Cadets having A, B, & C certificates will be given weightage marks at the rate of 2%, 3% and 5% respectively [as per GO (MS) No. 112/2007/H.Edn dated 21.08.2007].

5. Method of appointment : Direct Recruitment (District wise)

Note:-Appointment by Direct Recruitment and recruitment by transfer will be made in the ratio of 3:1. In the absence of qualified candidates for appointment by transfer, the vacancy shall be filled up from ranked list prepared for direct recruitment.

6. Age limit : 21-39 i.e. Candidates born between 02.01.1978 and 01.01.1996 (Both dates included) only are eligible to apply for the post.

Note: (i) Candidates belonging to other backward communities and SC/ST candidates are eligible for age relaxations as per the conditions mentioned in para 2 (1) of the general condition of this notification

(ii) For conditions regarding age relaxation, please See Para-(2) of the General Conditions under Part II of this gazette Notification. (Subject to the Conditions that the Maximum age limit shall in no case exceed 50 years).

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7 Qualifications:.

(i) A pass in SSLC or its equivalent.

Note:- KS & SSR Part II rule 10 (a) ii is applicable.
(ii)	Must Possess current valid Heavy Motor Driving License of 3 years standing with endorsement for driving Heavy Goods and Heavy Passenger Vehicles and Drivers badge.
	Note: (i) The Driving License must remain valid through all the stages of selection process as on the last date for receipt of application, OMR test, Practical Test, verification of original documents etc.
	(ii) Proficiency in Driving Heavy Goods/Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicles will be examined by a Practical Test (H - test and Road test) conducted by Kerala Public Service Commission during the course of selection. Only those who pass the H- test are eligible for Road Test
(iii)	Physical Fitness:-Must not be less than 165 cm in height and 83 cm round the chest with a minimum expansion of 4 cm. In the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe the minimum height shall be 160 cm
(iv)	Medical Fitness (a) Ear- Hearing should be perfect (b) Eye-must be certified to possess the following specifications without glasses Right Eye Left Eye Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen 6/6 Snellen Near Vision 0.5 Snellen 0.5 Snellen
			Colour Vision	Normal
			Night blindness	Nil
	(c)		Muscles and Joints	No paralysis, all joints with free movement
	(d)		Nervous system	Perfectly normal and free from any infectious diseases
Note :	(i)	Each eye must have a full field of vision. Colour blindness, squint or any morbid conditions of the eye or lids of either eye will be deemed to be a disqualification. Must be free from apparent physical defects like knockknee, flat foot, varicose vein, bow legs, deformed hands and limbs, irregular and protruding teeth, defective speech and hearing.

(ii) Candidates should produce a Medical Certificate in original in the form prescribed here under certifying to their physical fitness and eye sight without glass at the time of Practical Test. Medical Certificate has two parts. Part A should be obtained from an ophthalmologist in government service and Part B should be obtained from a Medical Officer under the Government not below the rank of an Assistant Surgeon/Junior Consultant. This Medical Certificate shall be uploaded in the profile of the candidate and the original shall be produced at the time of certificate verification.

FORM OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FOR THE POST OF DRIVER IN EXCISE DEPARTMENT

PART A-MEDICAL CERTIFICATE REGARDING VISION FOR THE POST OF DRIVER IN

Standards of Vision (Eye sight without glasses)

Right Eye Left Eye

i) Distant Vision ..........Snellen ......... Snellen

ii) Near Vision ..........Snellen ......... Snellen

iii) Field of Vision .....................

(Specify whether full or not. Entry Normal, good etc. will be inappropriate) iv) Colour Blindness ................................ v) Squint ................................ vi) Any morbid condition of the eyes or lids of either eye .

His standards of vision are fit for the post of Driver in Excise Department

I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the applicant Sri..is the person herein above described and that the attached photograph has a reasonably correct likeness. (The signature of the Ophthalmologist shall be affixed on the photograph leaving the face clear).

PHOTO OF THE CANDIDATE

Place: Signature Date : (Office Seal) Name and Designation of the Medical Officer

Note: Details regarding standards of vision should be clearly stated in the Certificate as given above and vague statement such as Vision Normal/good will not be accepted. Specification for each eye should be stated separately. If the specification are not as indicated above, the officer issuing the Certificate should certify whether the candidate has got better standards of vision or worse standards of vision as the case may be, otherwise the Certificate will not be accepted.

PART-B PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR THEPOST OF DRIVER IN EXCISE

DEPARTMENT

(To be filled up by a Medical Officer not below the rank of an Assistant

Surgeon/Junior Consultant in government service)

1. What is the applicants apparent age
   
   
   1. Is the applicant to the best of your judgment, subject to epilepsy, vertigo or any mental
      
      
   2. ailment which is likely to affect his efficiency
2. Does the applicant suffer from any heart or lungs disorder which might interfere with the performance of his duties as a Driver
   
   
3. Does the applicant suffer from any degree of deafness, which would prevent his hearing the ordinary sound signals. Is his hearing perfect
   
   
4. Has the applicant any deformity or loss of finger, which would interfere with the efficient performance of his duties as a driver
   
   
5. State of Muscles and Joints (No paralysis and all Joints with free movements)
   
   
6. State of Nervous system (Perfectly normal and free from any infectious diseases)
   
   
7. Does he show any evidence of being addicted to the extensive use of alcohol, tobacco or drinks
   
   
8. Marks of Identification 1)..
   
   

2).. He is physically fit for the post of Driver in Excise Department

I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the applicant Shri. Name & Address) is the person herein above described and that the attached photograph has a reasonably correct likeness.

(The signature of the Medical Officer shall be affixed on the photograph leaving the face clear)

PHOTO OF THE CANDIDATE

Signature

Place: Name:

Date Designation & Official Address Of the Medical Officer

Office Seal

8. Mode of submitting application:-

Candidates must register as per ONE TIME REGISTRATION with the official Website of Kerala Public Service Commission www.keralapsc.gov.in before applying for the post. Candidates who have registered can apply by logging on to their profile using their User-ID and password. Candidates must click on the Apply Now button of the respective posts in the Notification Link to apply for a post. The Photograph uploaded should be one taken on or after 31/12/2010. Name of the candidate and the date of taking photograph should be printed at the bottom portion. The photograph once uploaded meeting all requirements shall valid for 10 years from the date of uploading. There is no change in other instructions regarding the uploading of photographs. No application fee is required. Candidates shall take a printout of the application by clicking the link Registration Card in their profile. Candidates are responsible for the correctness of the personal information and secrecy of password. Before the final submission of the application on the profile candidates must ensure correctness of the information on their profile. They must quote the User-ID for further communication with the Commission. Application submitted is provisional and cannot be deleted or altered after submission. The application will be summarily rejected if noncompliance with the notification is found in due course of processing. Documents to prove qualification, experience, community, age etc have to be produced as and when called for.

1. Last date for receipt of : ..31.01. 2018 Wednesday upto 12 Midnight. applications
   
   
2. If Written Test/OMR Test is conducted as a part of the selection Admission Tickets for eligible candidates will be made available in their Profile for One Time
   
   

Registration and the date of downloading will be included in the Examination Calender. Candidates can download Admission Ticket for 15 days from this date. Candidates who have downloaded the Admission Ticket will alone be permitted to attend the examination.

(For details, please see the General Conditions given as Part II of this Notification)

SAJU GEORGE, SECRETARY, KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.