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Kerala PSC has invited applications for Forest Boat Driver in Forest Department (Category No. 139/2023). Vacancies: District-wise (Idukki: Anticipated vacancies); pay scale: ₹ 26,500 – 60,700/-; method of appointment: By Transfer (From among Boat Lascars, Boat Cleaners, Boat Watchers in the Forest Department who have completed probation satisfactorily). Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 16-08-2023.

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Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: • SSLC or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Kerala or Government of India Technical Qualifications: • Must possess a valid Motor Boat Driving License • Basic knowledge of Motor Boat engine mechanism and ability to repair minor defects • Must possess swimming ability Experience Required: Not less than 3 years of experience as a Boat Driver Physical Standards: Height: Minimum 168 cm; Chest: Minimum 81 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm. (Relaxation for SC/ST candidates: Height 160 cm, chest expansion rule applies). Must pass physical efficiency test and medical standards (vision, etc.) Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: KS & SSR Part II Rule 10(a)(ii) is applicable

Vacancies

District-wise (Idukki: Anticipated vacancies)

Method of appointment

By Transfer (From among Boat Lascars, Boat Cleaners, Boat Watchers in the Forest Department who have completed probation satisfactorily)
General conditions from the notification
Appointments are made on a district-wise basis. Candidates must be physically fit and pass the required tests (swimming, physical efficiency, medical). Candidates already in service in the same post in any district are not eligible to apply. General conditions as per Part II of KS&SSR apply.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 139/2023. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published15 Jul 2023(done)
  2. Last date to apply16 Aug 2023(done)
  3. ExamNot announced yet(next)
  4. Rank list2 Mar 2023(done)

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