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Category No: 112/2022Notification No: 112/2022

Forest Driver — Forest Driver (Cat No. 112/2022)

Kerala PSC recruitment notification for the post of Forest Driver in Forest. Category No: 112/2022. Vacancies: District-wise: Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram (Anticipated vacancies). Scale of Pay: 19,000 – 43,600/- (PR). Method of Appointment: By Transfer (from qualified Depot Watchers, Reserve Watchers, and other Last Grade employees of the Forest Department who have successfully completed probation). Applications must be submitted online on or before 01-06-2022 through Kerala PSC One Time Registration.

Notification Details & Specifications

Category No
112/2022
Official PDF Document
Gazette Date
30/04/2022
Last Date
2022-06-01
Department
Forest
Name of Post
Forest Driver
Scale of pay
19,000 – 43,600/- (PR)
Number of vacancies
District-wise: Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram (Anticipated vacancies)
Method of appointment
By Transfer (from qualified Depot Watchers, Reserve Watchers, and other Last Grade employees of the Forest Department who have successfully completed probation)
Age Limit
Not applicable
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications: • SSLC or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Kerala or Government of India Technical Qualifications: • Must possess a valid Motor Driving License for all types of transport vehicles (LMV, HGMV & HPMV) • Must have at least 3 years of experience in driving motor vehicles Experience Required: 3 years of experience in driving motor vehicles (LMV, HGMV & HPMV) Physical Standards: Height: Minimum 168 cm (160 cm for SC/ST candidates). Chest: Minimum 81 cm (with a minimum expansion of 5 cm). Must meet specific vision standards and physical fitness requirements as detailed in the notification. Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: KS&SSR Part II Rule 10(a)(ii) is applicable.
Notes
Candidates must be qualified Depot Watchers, Reserve Watchers, or other Last Grade employees of the Forest Department. Reservation rules (Part II KS&SSR) are not applicable for this by-transfer appointment. Candidates must undergo physical efficiency tests and medical examinations. Confirmation for exams is mandatory.
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