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Kerala PSC has invited applications for Forest Boat Driver in Forest (Category No. 139/2023). Vacancies: District wise (Idukki: Anticipated); pay scale: ₹ 26,500-60,700/-; method of appointment: By Transfer Recruitment (District wise) from among eligible Boat lascar, Boat Cleaners and Boat Watchers in the Kerala Forest Department who have been declared to be an approved probationer.. Apply online through Kerala PSC One Time Registration by 16-08-2023.

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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 experience as Boat Driver acquired after obtaining academic or other basic qualifications. Physical Standards: Height: Minimum 168 cms (160 cm for SC/ST candidates). Chest (Normal): Minimum 81 cms. Chest expansion: Minimum 5 cms. Must be able to swim (50m swimming trial within two minutes and two minutes floating ability at deeper sides of swimming pool). Must qualify in 5 out of 8 events in National Physical Efficiency One Star Standard test for men. Must possess prescribed medical and visual standards. Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II KS & SSR is applicable.

Method of appointment

By Transfer Recruitment (District wise) from among eligible Boat lascar, Boat Cleaners and Boat Watchers in the Kerala Forest Department who have been declared to be an approved probationer.
General conditions from the notification
Candidates shall acquaint themselves with General Conditions given in Part II of the Gazette Notification. Applications submitted contradictory to the General Conditions will be rejected.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 139/2023. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published15 Jul 2023(done)
  2. Last date to apply16 Aug 2023(done)
  3. ExamNot announced yet(next)
  4. Rank list2 Mar 2023(done)

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