Getting a clear picture of the Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer (Driver) cut-off is essential for any candidate aiming for this uniform post. Since the written examination for the current cycle (Category No. 386/2025) was held recently on February 25, 2026, the official cut-off is the next big milestone. Below is an updated guide to the expected cut-off and recent trends

Overview of 2026 Recruitment

The 2026 recruitment cycle saw a significant drop in competition compared to previous years. Out of 17,719 applicants, only 14,046 candidates confirmed their attendance to write the exam.

Key Detail	Information
Post Name	Civil Excise Officer (Driver)
Category Number	386/2025
Written Exam Date	February 25, 2026
Salary Scale	₹26,500 – ₹60,700
Vacancies	Anticipated (District-wise)

Expected Cut-Off Marks 2026

Based on initial feedback regarding the difficulty of the February OMR paper and the total number of confirmed candidates, the following are the estimated cut-off ranges out of 100.

Category-wise Expected Cut-Off

Category	Expected Cut-Off Range
General (UR)	62 – 68 Marks
OBC	57 – 63 Marks
SC	48 – 55 Marks
ST	42 – 50 Marks

Note: These are unofficial estimates. The final cut-off is determined by the Kerala PSC after evaluating the results and varies by district.

Factors Influencing the Cut-Off

The final cut-off mark is not fixed. It changes every year based on a few important factors:

1. Attendance Ratio:
In 2026, around 21% of applicants did not confirm their attendance. When fewer candidates attend the exam, competition becomes slightly lower. This can sometimes reduce the cut-off mark.

2. Difficulty Level of the Exam:
The 2026 question paper mainly focused on Kerala history, the Indian Constitution, and current affairs. If the exam is tough, especially the General Knowledge section, the cut-off usually comes down. If the paper is easy, the cut-off may go higher.

3. District-Wise Vacancies:
This recruitment is district-based. If a district has only 5 vacancies, the competition will be higher and the cut-off will also be higher. But if a district has 20 vacancies, the cut-off may be slightly lower.

4. Reservation Rules:
Kerala PSC follows reservation rules for SC, ST, and OBC categories. So, each category will have different cut-off marks.