<h2 id="4636c95f-6104-4870-af43-2f1bb8eee7a8" data-toc-id="4636c95f-6104-4870-af43-2f1bb8eee7a8">Introduction</h2>The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has released the latest notification for the post of Assistant Engineer (AE) in the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (PCB). This is an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering looking for a prestigious government job in the environmental sector.In this post, we will cover:<ul><li>Key highlights of the 2025 notification (Cat. No. 357/2025)</li><li>Eligibility, pay scale, and application details</li><li>Insights from the previous Assistant Engineer (PCB) exam – Cat. No. 124/2021 (syllabus, exam pattern, mark distribution, cut-off, rank list, number of advices)</li><li>Preparation tips and expected trends</li></ul><hr><h2 id="fb8814f8-fb8a-4c62-bcdb-ba6ad1efbac0" data-toc-id="fb8814f8-fb8a-4c62-bcdb-ba6ad1efbac0">Notification Highlights – 2025</h2><table style="min-width: 50px;"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Item</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Details</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Post</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Assistant Engineer – Kerala State Pollution Control Board</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Category No.</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">357/2025</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Department</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Kerala State Pollution Control Board</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Vacancies</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Anticipated (not fixed)</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Pay Scale</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">₹39,500 – 83,000 /-</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Last Date to Apply</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">15 October 2025</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Age Limit</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">18 – 36 years (with statutory relaxations for SC/ST/OBC etc.)</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Qualification</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a target="_blank" href="http://B.Tech">B.Tech</a> / BE in Civil / Chemical / Environmental Engineering or equivalent (UGC recognized). Postgraduate qualifications in Environmental / Public Health Engineering are preferential.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Method of Recruitment</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Direct Recruitment</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Application Mode</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Online through PSC Thulasi / One Time Registration system</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h2 id="633ce2b7-92fa-4505-8c9f-9616b4dc3a72" data-toc-id="633ce2b7-92fa-4505-8c9f-9616b4dc3a72">Previous Exam: Assistant Engineer (PCB) – Cat. No. 124/2021</h2>The most recent recruitment for the same post was Category No. 124/2021. The details provide crucial guidance for aspirants this year.<h3 id="712976e4-b6f3-4feb-9eb4-9ea4dd24603a" data-toc-id="712976e4-b6f3-4feb-9eb4-9ea4dd24603a">Exam Date and Vacancies</h3><ul><li>Notification released: 30 April 2021</li><li>Written test conducted: 28 June 2022</li><li>Fresh vacancies reported: 83</li><li>Pay scale: ₹39,500 – 83,000</li></ul><h3 id="977d53fe-c0f9-46c3-8e55-9ed5d8a40fe6" data-toc-id="977d53fe-c0f9-46c3-8e55-9ed5d8a40fe6">Exam Pattern &amp; Mark Distribution</h3>The 2021 exam followed a 100-mark OMR test (objective type), with a duration of 1 hour 15 minutes. Each question carried 1 mark with 1/3 negative marking for wrong answers.<h3 id="67aff28b-f9a9-427a-80a0-b9714107a750" data-toc-id="67aff28b-f9a9-427a-80a0-b9714107a750">Module-wise marks distribution:</h3><table style="min-width: 50px;"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Module</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Marks</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Module I</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">10</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Module II</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">15</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Module III</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">15</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Module IV</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">35</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Module V</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">25</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Total</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">100</td></tr></tbody></table>Syllabus Overview<ul><li>Module I: Mathematics, Vector Calculus, Differential Equations, Laplace Transforms, Complex Analysis, Fourier Series.</li><li>Module II: Mechanics, Strength of Materials, RCC &amp; Steel Design, Construction Management.</li><li>Module III: Surveying, Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation &amp; Urban Planning.</li><li>Module IV: Environmental Engineering – Water Supply, Wastewater Treatment, Industrial Waste Management, Air Pollution, Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Environmental Laws.</li><li>Module V: Process Calculations, Thermodynamics, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Instrumentation.</li></ul><blockquote>🔎 Note: Apart from the topics listed above, other subjects from the qualification syllabus may also be included in the exam</blockquote><h3 id="c91f48f7-b116-436c-9d46-1e5ad673a2c0" data-toc-id="c91f48f7-b116-436c-9d46-1e5ad673a2c0">Rank List &amp; Advice</h3><ul><li>Ranked list published on 05 May 2023.</li><li>83 fresh vacancies reported.</li><li>As per PSC records, 121 candidates were advised from the ranked list up to August 2025, across different reservation categories.</li><li>The shortlist cut-off for the written test was around 41.33 marks.</li></ul><hr><h2 id="8c189939-84c1-45a9-ab26-9fbbede76bc7" data-toc-id="8c189939-84c1-45a9-ab26-9fbbede76bc7">Study Plan Prioritization</h2> High Priority Modules (60 marks total):<ul><li>Module IV – Environmental Engineering (35 marks):</li></ul><ul><li>Covers key Environmental Engineering concepts.</li><li>Allocate maximum study time here, as it carries the highest weightage.</li></ul><ul><li>Module V – Chemical Engineering (25 marks):</li></ul>&nbsp;o&nbsp; Significant portion of exam weightage.o&nbsp;&nbsp; Focus on core principles and applied chemical engineering topicsModerate Priority Modules:<ul><li>Module I – Mathematics (10 marks):<ul><li>Beneficial for candidates with strong mathematical skills.</li><li>Practice problem-solving regularly to secure these marks.</li></ul></li></ul>Conventional Civil Engineering Topics (Modules II &amp; III):o&nbsp;&nbsp; Cover structural, geotechnical, transportation, and related subjects.o&nbsp;&nbsp; Revise thoroughly but give slightly less time compared to Modules IV &amp; V<h2 id="ed5c3221-84c3-401b-b0d0-20be073e9f76" data-toc-id="ed5c3221-84c3-401b-b0d0-20be073e9f76">Preparation Strategy for AE PCB- 2025</h2><ol type="1"><li>Download the official syllabus once released for Cat. No. 357/2025.</li><li>Practice past papers, especially Cat. No. 124/2021, to understand question patterns and difficulty.</li><li>Prioritize and study as per the syllabus, and study plan prioritization shown above</li><li>Mock tests under timed conditions — aim to complete 100 questions within 75 minutes.</li><li>Document readiness: Keep degree certificates, reservation / community certificates, and photographs as per PSC specifications ready.</li><li>Stay updated on PSC announcements: sometimes corrigenda or syllabus modifications are released later.</li></ol><hr>Important Links<ul><li><a target="_new" href="https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-09/noti-357-25.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Official Notification PDF – Cat. No. 357/2025 (PSC Website)</a></li><li><a target="_new" href="https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2022-03/Asst.%20Engr-KS%20Pollution%20Control%20Board%20.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Previous Exam Syllabus PDF – Cat. No. 124/2021</a></li><li><a target="_new" href="https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-05/rl_124_2021_00__3_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Ranked List 2021 (published 2023)</a></li><li><a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in/thulasi/">PSC Thulasi Registration Portal</a></li></ul><hr>ConclusionThe Assistant Engineer post in Kerala PCB is a competitive and prestigious opportunity for engineering graduates. Learning from the 2021 exam — its syllabus, mark distribution, and cut-offs — gives this year’s aspirants a clear edge. With applications closing on 15 October 2025, candidates are advised to apply early, prepare systematically, and keep track of updates from the PSC website.Best of luck to all aspirants!Team CivilEzy&nbsp;

The Kerala PSC has released the latest notification for the post of Assistant Engineer (AE) in the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (PCB).,Insights from the previous AE PCB exam, Preparation tips and expected trends

Kerala PSC Notification 2025: Assistant Engineer, Pollution Control Board (PCB): Key insights

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Kerala PSC Notification 2025: Assistant Engineer, Pollution Control Board (PCB): Key insights

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