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Kerala PSC has invited applications for Forest Boat Driver in Forest (Category No. 138/2023). Vacancies: District wise - Idukki: 2 (Two); pay scale: 26,500 - 60,700/-; method of appointment: Direct Recruitment (District-wise). Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 16-08-2023.

Age limit

25-36. Candidates should be born between 02.01.1987 and 01.01.1998 (both dates included). Usual age relaxations for other backward classes and SC/ST candidates as per KS & SSR Part II Rule 10(c). Maximum upper age limit including relaxations shall not exceed 50 (fifty) years. Check your age for this post with your date of birth and category

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: • Pass in SSLC or equivalent qualification recognized by Government of India or Government of Kerala. Technical Qualifications: • Possession of valid Motor Boat Driving License and 3 years unblemished practical experience in driving motor boats. Experience Required: 3 years unblemished practical experience as a Boat Driver, supported by certificate in the prescribed format. Physical Standards: Height: 168 cms (for SC/ST candidates: 160 cms). Chest: Normal 81 cms, Expansion 5 cm (for SC/ST candidates: Normal 81 cms, Expansion 5 cm - note mentions 5 cm expansion is mandatory). Vision standards and physical efficiency test (National Physical Efficiency Test - one star standard in 5 out of 8 events) as specified in the notification. Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: KS & SSR Part II Rule 10(a)(ii) is applicable. Equivalency/higher qualifications recognized by government orders shall be accepted.
General conditions from the notification
Subject to Part II KS&SSR, probation, and other general conditions specified in the Gazette notification. Appointees shall undergo training for 3 months in any of the Forest Training Schools.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 138/2023. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published15 Jul 2023(done)
  2. Last date to apply16 Aug 2023(done)
  3. Exam8 Nov 2023(done)
  4. Rank list2 Mar 2023(done)

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