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Kerala PSC has invited applications for Forest Driver in Forest & Wildlife (Category No. 564/2024 to 566/2024). Vacancies: 3 (Idukki - 1, Palakkad - 1, Wayanad - 1); pay scale: ₹ 26,500 - 60,700/-; method of appointment: Direct Recruitment (District Wise) (from candidates belonging to OBC, Viswakarma and Scheduled Caste communities only). Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 29-01-2025.

Age limit

1) OBC, Viswakarma: 23-39 (Candidates born between 02.01.1985 and 01.01.2001). 2) Scheduled Caste: 23-41 (Candidates born between 02.01.1983 and 01.01.2001). Check your age for this post with your date of birth and category

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: • SSLC or its equivalent examination recognized by Government of India or Government of Kerala. Technical Qualifications: • Valid Motor Driving License endorsed for all types of transport vehicles (LMV, HGMV & HPMV). • Proficiency in driving tested by a Practical Test conducted by Kerala Public Service Commission. Experience Required: Not less than 3 years experience in driving motor vehicles (LMV, HGMV & HPMV) acquired after obtaining the academic or basic qualifications. Physical Standards: OBC, Viswakarma - Height: Minimum 168 cm, Chest: Minimum 81 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion. Scheduled Caste - Height: Minimum 160 cm, Chest: Minimum 81 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion. Must qualify in any 5 out of 8 events of the National Physical Efficiency one star standard test. Must possess prescribed medical and vision standards. Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II KS & SSR is applicable.

Vacancies

3 (Idukki - 1, Palakkad - 1, Wayanad - 1)

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment (District Wise) (from candidates belonging to OBC, Viswakarma and Scheduled Caste communities only)
General conditions from the notification
Applications submitted by candidates belonging to communities other than notified will be summarily rejected. Women and Differently Abled candidates are not eligible. Selected candidates will undergo training for not more than 3 months.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 564/2024 to 566/2024. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published30 Dec 2024(done)
  2. Last date to apply29 Jan 2025(done)
  3. ExamNot announced yet(next)
  4. Rank listNot announced yet

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