KSRTC Public Relations Officer and Executive Engineer Recruitment 2026Open

• All applicants must be Indian citizens and fluent in spoken and written English and Malayalam.
• Public Relations Officer: A degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognised university or a national institute under the Government of India, together with a PG degree or diploma in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising, or Public Relations and Visual Media Communication recognised by the Government of India or Kerala Government.
• Public Relations Officer: Experience in print media approved in the RNI list and the ability to prepare journalistic content, advertisements and press releases in Malayalam and English are required.
• Executive Engineer (Civil): B Tech in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification recognised by the University of Kerala.
• Executive Engineer (Civil): Applicants must be retired Executive Engineers or higher-ranking officers from PWD/CPWD with experience in designing and constructing major buildings, including at least 10 years of building-construction experience.
• Executive Engineer (Civil): Selection weightage is available for familiarity with government procedures, multi-storeyed building design, Auto Cad, Excel, project management software, PRICE estimates, Measurement Book/e Measurement Book records, e-tendering, bill preparation and supervision of PMC-related works.
• Qualifications must be from recognised institutions. Candidates claiming equivalence must provide an equivalency certificate from the competent authority.
• Age and experience are assessed as on 01.10.2026.

• Open the CMD website and access the KSRTC online application available from 24 October 2026.
• Enter the required details using a valid personal email address and mobile number, and keep both active throughout recruitment.
• Upload the updated CV, recent passport-size photograph, signature and supporting qualification and experience certificates in the prescribed formats.
• Complete submission by 6 November 2026 at 05.00 PM; applications through other channels will not be accepted.
• Check for the submission confirmation and retain the application reference number for future communication.
• For online-form assistance, contact 0471 2320101, extension 216, between 10 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. on working days from Monday to Friday.

Contract appointments in Kerala

KSRTC has issued advertisement SOO1/GL02/90/2026-ADM-KSRTC-HQ for two contract appointments, with CMD handling online applications and parts of the selection process. The notification is dated October 23, 2026. Applications run from October 24, 2026 to November 06, 2026, with submission closing at 05.00 PM.

The Public Relations Officer position is based in Thiruvananthapuram and requires extensive travel across Kerala. The Executive Engineer (Civil) may be posted anywhere in Kerala and must be prepared to travel within and outside the State. Applicants must also be willing to work beyond office hours.

Check the right eligibility route

The communication role requires a degree, a specified postgraduate degree or diploma, RNI-listed print-media experience and the ability to prepare journalistic material in Malayalam and English. The engineering role is intended for retired PWD/CPWD Executive Engineers or higher-ranking officers with the prescribed civil engineering qualification and at least 10 years of building-construction experience. Age and experience are measured on 01.10.2026.

Both contracts initially last one year. Extension of the Executive Engineer contract depends on performance. Its remuneration follows re-employment provisions, while the PRO's consolidated monthly pay is capped at Rs. 45,000.

Complete the online submission

• Access the application through CMD and enter a personal email address and mobile number that will remain active.
• Upload the CV, photograph, signature and evidence of qualifications and experience using the stated file rules.
• Submit before the closing time, check the confirmation and retain the application reference number.

Applicants using an equivalent qualification must supply the competent authority's equivalency certificate. Current experience requires an affidavit identifying the employer, designation, period, job nature, tasks and responsibilities. Appointment letters, salary certificates and pay slips cannot replace a work experience certificate.

After applying

Shortlisted candidates will receive selection information by email, SMS or telephone. CMD may email instructions for downloading call letters. Credentials remain subject to detailed verification before interview or appointment, and mismatches with originals can lead to rejection. No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview. Incomplete entries, unsuitable documents or unclear photograph and signature uploads can also result in rejection.