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Kerala PSC has invited applications for Kavadi in Forest and Wildlife Department (Category No. 101/2023). Vacancies: Districtwise - Ernakulam: 06 (Six), Wayanad: 05 (Five); pay scale: ₹ 24,400 - 55,200/-; method of appointment: Direct Recruitment. Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 19-07-2023.

Age limit

18-36. Candidates should be born between 02.01.1987 and 01.01.2005 (both dates included). Usual age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Check your age for this post with your date of birth and category

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: • Must have passed VII Standard. • Should not have acquired any higher degrees. Technical Qualifications: • Must have not less than 3 years experience as Kavadi/Pappan from a registered elephant owner under the Forest and Wildlife Department. Experience Required: 3 years experience as Kavadi/Pappan from a registered elephant owner under the Forest and Wildlife Department. Physical Standards: Good physique and capacity for outdoor work, certified by a Medical Officer not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon. Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: KS&SSR Part II Rule 10(a)(ii) is applicable.

Vacancies

Districtwise - Ernakulam: 06 (Six), Wayanad: 05 (Five)
General conditions from the notification
Subject to Part II of KS&SSR, probation rules, and other general conditions specified in the notification.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 101/2023. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published15 Jun 2023(done)
  2. Last date to apply19 Jul 2023(done)
  3. Exam14 May 2024(done)
  4. Rank list29 Oct 2024(done)

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