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Category No: 493/2023Notification No: 493/2023

Forest Driver — Forest Driver - Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department (Cat No. 493/2023)

Kerala PSC recruitment notification for the post of Forest Driver in Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department. Category No: 493/2023. Vacancies: District-wise: Kollam - 1, Palakkad - 1. Scale of Pay: 26,500-60,700/-. Method of Appointment: Direct Recruitment (From the specified reservation community only). Applications must be submitted online on or before 20-12-2023 through Kerala PSC One Time Registration.

Notification Details & Specifications

Category No
493/2023
Official PDF Document
Gazette Date
dd-mm-yyyy
Last Date
2023-12-20
Department
Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department
Name of Post
Forest Driver
Scale of pay
26,500-60,700/-
Number of vacancies
District-wise: Kollam - 1, Palakkad - 1
Method of appointment
Direct Recruitment (From the specified reservation community only)
Age Limit
23-39; Candidates born between 02.01.1984 and 01.01.2000 (both dates included) are eligible to apply. Usual age relaxation as per KS&SSR Part II Rule 2(i) is applicable.
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications: • Pass in SSLC or equivalent examination recognized by the Government of India or Government of Kerala. 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. Physical Standards: Height: Minimum 168 cm; Chest: Minimum 81 cm (with a minimum expansion of 5 cm). Must qualify in at least 5 out of 8 items in the National Physical Efficiency Test. Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: KS&SSR Part II Rule 10(a)(ii) is applicable.
Notes
Appointments are subject to KS&SSR Part II, probation period, and medical fitness standards. Candidates must possess the required driving license and physical standards throughout the selection process.
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