Who can apply
Kerala PSC has invited applications for Forest Driver in Forest & Wild Life (Category No. 525/2024). Vacancies: Anticipated vacancies (District wise: Kollam, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikkode, Wayanad); pay scale: ₹ 26,500 – 60,700/-; method of appointment: Recruitment by Transfer (District wise) from among eligible members of Depot Watchers, Reserve Watchers and Other Last Grade Servants in the Forest & Wild Life Department who have been declared to be approved probationers.. Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 29-01-2025.
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications:
• SSLC or its equivalent examination recognized by Government of India or Government of Kerala.
Technical Qualifications:
• Must have a valid motor driving licence endorsed for all types of transport vehicles (LMV, HGMV & HPMV).
• Proficiency in driving will be tested by a Practical Test conducted by PSC.
Experience Required:
Experience of not less than 3 years in driving motor vehicles, acquired after obtaining the basic qualifications.
Physical Standards:
Height: Must not be less than 168 cms (160 cm for SC/ST candidates). Chest: Minimum 81 cms with an expansion of 5 cms (No relaxation in chest expansion for SC/ST). Must qualify in any 5 events out of 8 in the National Physical Efficiency One Star Standard Test for men. Vision standards without glasses: Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen (Right & Left), Near Vision 0.5 Snellen (Right & Left), Colour Vision: Normal, Night Blindness: Nil. Must be free from apparent physical defects like knock-knee, flat foot, varicose vein, bow legs, deformed limbs, defective speech and hearing.
Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules:
Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II of KS & SSR is applicable.
Vacancies
Anticipated vacancies (District wise: Kollam, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikkode, Wayanad)
Method of appointment
Recruitment by Transfer (District wise) from among eligible members of Depot Watchers, Reserve Watchers and Other Last Grade Servants in the Forest & Wild Life Department who have been declared to be approved probationers.
General conditions from the notification⌄
Women candidates and Differently Abled candidates are not eligible. Candidates are prohibited from applying to more than one District. Selection will be made on a revenue district basis. The Ranked Lists published shall remain in force for a minimum period of one year and a maximum period of three years. No application fee is required. Confirmation for writing the examination must be submitted through OMR profile if written/OMR/online test is conducted.
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