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Forest Boat Driver — Forest Boat Driver - Forest & Wildlife (Cat No. 154/2026)

Kerala PSC recruitment notification for the post of Forest Boat Driver in Forest & Wildlife. Category No: 154/2026. Vacancies: Districtwise (Thrissur, Kozhikkode - Anticipated vacancies). Scale of Pay: ₹ 26,500 - 60700/-. Method of Appointment: Recruitment by Transfer (District wise). Applications must be submitted online on or before 04-11-2026 through Kerala PSC One Time Registration.

Notification Details & Specifications

Category No
154/2026
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, Kozhikkode - Anticipated vacancies)
Method of appointment
Recruitment by Transfer (District wise)
Age Limit
Not applicable
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 to drive motor boat. • Basic knowledge in motor boat engine mechanism and the ability to carry out minor repairs. • Must be able to swim. Experience Required: Not less than three years as Boat Driver. Physical Standards: Height: Not less than 168 cms (160 cm for SC/ST). Chest: Minimum 81 cms with minimum 5 cms expansion. Vision: Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen, Near Vision 0.5 Snellen for both eyes. Must have perfect hearing, no paralysis, and be free from infectious diseases. 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
Recruitment by transfer from among eligible Boat Lascar, Boat Cleaner, and Boat Watcher in the Kerala Forest Department who have completed probation. Women and Differently Abled candidates are not eligible. Quota: 70% Direct Recruitment, 30% By Transfer. Selection on revenue district basis. Candidates must qualify in a practical test for driving/engine repair and a swimming test (50m in 2 mins, 2 mins floating).
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