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Kerala PSC has invited applications for Beat Forest Officer in Forest and Wildlife (Category No. 146/2026 - 150/2026). Vacancies: District wise (146/2026: Wayanad-01; 147/2026: Idukki-01; 148/2026: Idukki-01, Wayanad-01; 149/2026: Idukki-01; 150/2026: Idukki-01); pay scale: 27,900-63,700/-; method of appointment: Direct Recruitment (from candidates belonging to specified reservation communities only). Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 07-10-2026.

Age limit

19-39 (for SC/ST and SC converted to Christianity) or 19-37 (for other reservation communities). Born between 02.01.1987 and 01.01.2007 (SC/ST/SCCC) or 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2007 (others). Check your age for this post with your date of birth and category

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: • Pass in Plus Two Examination conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala or Equivalent examination recognized by Government of India or Government of Kerala. Experience Required: None Physical Standards: Male: Height 168 cm (160 cm for SC/ST), Chest 81 cm with 5 cm expansion (5 cm expansion applicable for SC/ST). Female: Height 157 cm (150 cm for SC/ST). Must pass Physical Efficiency Test and Endurance Test (2 km run). Must possess specified medical standards including perfect hearing and vision (6/6 Snellen distant vision, 0.5 Snellen near vision without glasses). Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: KS & SSR Part II Rule 10(a)(ii) is applicable.

Vacancies

District wise (146/2026: Wayanad-01; 147/2026: Idukki-01; 148/2026: Idukki-01, Wayanad-01; 149/2026: Idukki-01; 150/2026: Idukki-01)

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment (from candidates belonging to specified reservation communities only)
General conditions from the notification
Candidates must undergo one year training. Probation period is 2 years on duty within a continuous service of 3 years. Working arrangement, deputation, and transfer are restricted for 10 years for selected districts. NCC/SPC certificate holders and meritorious sports persons are eligible for weightage marks.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 146/2026 - 150/2026. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published31 Aug 2026(done)
  2. Last date to apply7 Oct 2026(done)
  3. ExamNot announced yet(next)
  4. Rank listNot announced yet

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