Forest Driver

Application Last Date : 03/12/2025

Overview

Department

Forest & Wildlife

Category No

424/2025

Scale of Pay

₹ 26,500 – 60,700/-

Number of Vacancies

1 (Malappuram District)

Method of Appointment

Direct Recruitment (District-wise, 90% Direct Recruitment, 10% By Transfer quota; advised turns filled accordingly)

Age limit

23–36 (Candidates born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2002; usual age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST as per General Conditions. Maximum age cap 50 years applies.)

Important Dates

Notification Date

30/10/2025

Last Date

Job Description

Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post of Forest Driver in the Forest & Wildlife Department, with one vacancy in Malappuram district. Women and differently abled candidates are not eligible. The selection is district-wise, with 90% vacancies filled by direct recruitment and 10% by transfer. Ranked list validity is minimum one year, maximum three years, or until a new list is published after one year. Transfer across districts is allowed after five years continuous service as per relevant government orders. Candidates currently holding the post are barred from reapplying. The selection requires valid driving license, driving experience, and SSLC qualification.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates with SSLC or equivalent; valid LMV/HGMV/HPMV driving license with minimum 3 years experience; age 23-36 (with relaxations); women and differently abled excluded; District wise application to Malappuram only.

How to Apply 🧑‍💻👩‍💻 ?

Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply online through the official Kerala Public Service Commission - PSC website https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/

Follow these steps 😊 :

  • Visit the official Kerala PSC website.
  • Register an account if you are a new user. Existing user can log in with their credentials.
  • Navigate to the "Notifications" section and find the notification for Forest Driver.
  • Click on "Apply Now" and fill in the required details accurately.
  • Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including educational certificates (eg: NET/Ph.D certificate and other relevant documents).
  • Review the application form before final submission.
  • Submit the application form and note down the application number for future reference.

Contact Information

For any inquiries or assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Kerala Public Service Commision through the following channel:

Phone : 0471-2447201

Email : kpsc.psc@kerala.gov.in

Address : Kerala Public Service Commission, Government House, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695004

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