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Kerala PSC has invited applications for Forest Boat Driver in Forest (Category No. 138/2023). Vacancies: District wise: Idukki - 2 (Two); pay scale: ₹ 26,500-60,700/-; method of appointment: Direct Recruitment (District wise). Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 16-08-2023.

Age limit

25–36. Only candidates born between 02.01.1987 and 01.01.1998 (both dates included) are eligible. Usual age relaxation for OBC and SC/ST candidates as per rule 10(c) of part II of KS&SSR 1958. Maximum age limit shall in no case exceed 50 years. 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 issued by a competent authority to drive motor boat. • Basic knowledge in motor boat engine mechanism and the ability to carry out minor repairs. Experience Required: Not less than three years as Boat Driver. Physical Standards: Height: Minimum 168 cms (160 cms for SC/ST). Chest: Minimum 81 cms (Normal) with minimum 5 cms expansion. Must be able to swim (50m trial within 2 minutes and 2 minutes floating ability). Must possess medical standards for vision (6/6 Snellen for both eyes without glass) and general physical fitness. Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: Rule 10(a)(ii) of KS & SSR is applicable. Higher qualifications of the notified and prescribed basic qualifications shall be accepted.
General conditions from the notification
Candidates must be acquainted with General Conditions in Part II of the Gazette Notification. Women and Differently Abled candidates are not eligible. Selected candidates must undergo training for not more than three months.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 138/2023. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published15 Jul 2023(done)
  2. Last date to apply16 Aug 2023(done)
  3. Exam8 Nov 2023(done)
  4. Rank list2 Mar 2023(done)

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