The Harbor Engineering Department of Kerala is now hiring suitable candidates for the post of Draftsman Grade III. The Draftsman Grade 3 vacancy is also called Overseer Grade 3 or Tracer. This article checks the duties and responsibilities of a Draftsman Grade 3 in the Harbor Engineering Department, the method of appointment, promotion chances, and the exam date.
Check the table for the latest PSC notification for Draftsman Grade 3 in the Kerala Harbor Engineering Department.
| Notification NO: | Name Of the Post | Last Date to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| 324/2024 | Tracer/ Draftsman Grade III / Overseer Grade 3 | 30-10-2024 |
| 088/2024 | Tracer (Civil)/ Draftsman Grade III (Civil) | 19-06-2024 |
How To Become an Overseer in the Kerala Harbor Engineering Department?
Many students with diplomas in Civil Engineering asked me about the selection procedure for becoming a Draftsman (Overseer) in the Kerala Harbor Engineering Department (HED). I believe a detailed post on this blog will help many students with the same question.
To become an Overseer or Draftsman in the HED, you must appear for the Draftsman Grade 3 examination by the Kerala Public Service Commission. I will explain the exam pattern and who can apply.
Eligibility to Apply For Draftsman Grade III (Civil) in the Kerala Harbor Engineering Department
Let us check who can apply for the Kerala PSC Draftsman Grade III (Civil) examination for the Kerala Harbor Engineering Department. You can apply for this exam if you have the following minimum qualifications.
Age Limit for Harbor Engineering Department Draftsman Grade 3 (Civil)
The age limit to apply for the Tracer/ Draftsman Grade III (Civil)/ Overseer Grade 3 (Civil) in the Kerala Harbor Engineering Department for the General Category is 18 to 36 years. The Public Service Commission allows age relaxation for OBC and SC/ST candidates. Check the table for the upper age limit for OBC and SC/ST.
S.NO. CATEGORIES Upper Age Relaxation 1 General Category 0 years 2 OBC 3 years 3 SC/ST 5 years Minimum Educational Requirement for Draftsman (Harbor Engineering Department)
You can apply for the Kerala PSC examination for Tracer/ Draftsman Grade III (Civil)/ Overseer Grade 3 (Civil) in the Kerala Harbor Engineering Department only if you have the minimum educational qualification.
Must have passed the SSLC examination or its equivalent examination
Must possess any one of the qualifications mentioned below namely
National Trade Certificate in Draftsman Civil or Surveyor.
- OR
. Group Certificate in Kerala Government Certificate of Engineering (Group Certificate will include all the four subjects namely Building, Drawing, Building Construction and Irrigation)
- OR
. A pass in the Madras Government Technical Examination/Kerala Government Technical Examination in the following seven subjects, namely:-
) Surveying and levelling (Higher)
Applied Mechanics ( Higher)
Building Materials and Construction (Higher)
Building Drawing and Estimating (Higher)
Hydraulics and Irrigation (Higher)
Geometrical Drawing (Higher)
Mensuration (Lower)
- OR
Diploma in Civil Engineering (2 year course) of the women Polytechnic of the State.
- OR
Diploma in Agricultural and Rural Engineering awarded by the Rural Institute, Thavanoor
GJR Institute recommends our students verify their qualifications with the above before applying for the exam. If you have an equivalent qualification, contact Kerala PSC to verify.
Apply for Draftsman Grade 3 in the Harbor Engineering Department
If you have the required qualifications, you can apply for the Harbor Engineering Department's Draftsman Grade 3 exam by visiting the following link.
The Salary Of a Draftsman Grade III ( Kerala Harbor Engineering Department )
The Basic Pay scale of a Draftsman Grade 3 in the Kerala Harbor Engineering Department is 26,500-60,700 Indian rupees. I asked one of our previous students about the total in-hand salary. He told me he receives extra HRA, DA, and TA with this Basic Pay.
Number of Draftsman Vacancies in Kerala Harbor Engineering Department
According to the PSC category number 088/2024, one vacancy is available. Notification number 324/2024 does not mention the correct number of reported vacancies.
PSC Exam syllabus For Draftsman Grade III (Civil) in the Kerala Harbor Engineering Department
Check this table for the modules of the PSC exam syllabus for Draftsman Grade III (Civil)/Overseer Grade III (Civil)/Tracer in the Harbor Engineering Department.
| NO: | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BASIC ENGINEERING DRAWING | 10 Marks |
| 2 | SURVEYING | 15 Marks |
| 3 | BUILDING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION | 25 Marks |
| 4 | BUILDING DRAWING AND ESTIMATING | 15 Marks |
| 5 | HYDRAULICS AND IRRIGATION | 15 Marks |
| 6 | UNITS AND MENSURATION | 6 Marks |
| 7 | APPLIED MECHANICS | 6Marks |
| 8 | AUTOCAD | 8 Marks |
You can check the detailed PSC exam syllabus for the Draftsman Grade III (Civil)/Overseer Grade III (Civil)/Tracer in the Harbor Engineering Department by visiting the link below. GJR Institute recommends you download the detailed syllabus and keep a hard copy.
Kerala PSC Harbor Engineering Department Draftsman Grade III (Civil)/Overseer Grade III (Civil)/Tracer Exam Notification
| Name Of the Post | Draftsman Grade III (Civil)/Overseer Grade III (Civil)/Tracer |
| Employer | Harbor Engineering Department |
| Basic Pay | 26,500-60,700 Indian Rupees |
| Method of Appointment | Direct Recruitment |
| Nature Of Employment | Permanent Staff |
| Age Limit | 18 - 36 |
| Reported Vacancies | Anticipated |
| Exam Pattern | OMR exam |
| Draftsman Grade 3 Exam Date |
Duties of a Civil Draftsman Grade III (Harbor Engineering Department)
Kerala Harbor Engineering Department has various projects across the state's coastal areas. As the name suggests, this department is responsible for the construction & maintenance of fishing harbors and coastal roads.
A Draftsman Grade 3 (Civil) has critical responsibilities in these projects. You can check the duties and responsibilities (job profile) of a Draftsman Grade III (Civil)/Overseer Grade III (Civil)/Tracer in the State Harbor Engineering Department by visiting this link.
Career Growth Of a Draftsman Grade 3 (Harbor Engineering Department)
Many students ask me about the promotion chances of a Draftsman Grade III (Civil)/Overseer Grade III (Civil)/Tracer in the Kerala Harbor Engineering Department. The first promotion is to the post of Draftsman Grade 2 (Overseer Grade 2). The second promotion is to Draftsman Grade 1 (Overseer Grade 1).
Check the Last Appointment and the Date of Last Advice
Kerala PSC uploads the details of the number of Draftsman Grade III (Civil)/Overseer Grade III (Civil)/Tracer appointments to the Harbor Engineering Department on the official website. I recommend you check for the total number of appointments from the latest Draftsman Grade III (Civil)/Overseer Grade III (Civil)/Tracer rank list.
You can visit the following link to check the recent Draftsman Grade 3 (Harbor Engineering Department) appointment by the Kerala PSC.
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