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Forest Boat Driver — Forest Boat Driver - Forest & Wildlife (Cat No. 153/2026)

Kerala PSC recruitment notification for the post of Forest Boat Driver in Forest & Wildlife. Category No: 153/2026. Vacancies: Districtwise (Thrissur: 2, Kozhikkode: 1). Scale of Pay: ₹ 26,500 - 60700/-. Method of Appointment: Direct Recruitment (District Wise). Applications must be submitted online on or before 04-11-2026 through Kerala PSC One Time Registration.

Notification Details & Specifications

Category No
153/2026
Official PDF Document
Gazette Date
30-09-2026
Last Date
2026-11-04
Department
Forest & Wildlife
Name of Post
Forest Boat Driver
Scale of pay
₹ 26,500 - 60700/-
Number of vacancies
Districtwise (Thrissur: 2, Kozhikkode: 1)
Method of appointment
Direct Recruitment (District Wise)
Age Limit
25-40; Candidates born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2001 (both dates included) only are eligible to apply. Age relaxation applicable as per Part II General Conditions.
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications: • SSLC or its equivalent examination recognized by Government of India or Government of Kerala. Technical Qualifications: • Valid motor boat driving license issued by competent authority. • 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: Not less than 168 cms (160 cms for SC/ST). Chest: Minimum 81 cms with minimum 5 cms expansion. Must qualify in 5 out of 8 events of the National Physical Efficiency one star standard test for men. Must possess prescribed medical standards including perfect hearing and specific vision standards (6/6 Snellen for distant vision, 0.5 Snellen for near vision, normal colour vision, no night blindness). Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II KS & SSR is applicable. Higher qualifications of the notified and prescribed basic qualifications shall be accepted.
Notes
Candidates are prohibited from applying to more than one district. Selection is subject to G.O (Ms) No. 154/71/PD dated 27.05.1971. Candidates must undergo training for not more than three months in a Forest Training School. Proficiency in driving and engine repair will be ascertained by a practical test. Ability to swim will be ascertained by a swimming test (50m trial within 2 minutes and 2 minutes floating ability).
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