Forest Driver
Application Last Date : 03/12/2025
Overview
Department
Forest & Wildlife
Scale of Pay
₹ 26,500 – 60,700/-
Number of Vacancies
Anticipated (Malappuram District)
Method of Appointment
Recruitment By Transfer (District-wise) from among eligible Depot Watchers, Reserve Watchers, and Other Last Grade Servants in Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department with approved probationer status. 10% quota reserved for recruitment by transfer; vacancies filled from Direct Recruitment list if no suitable transfer candidates available.
Important Dates
Notification Date
30/10/2025
Job Description
Applications invited via One Time Registration from qualified candidates for Forest Driver post in Kerala Forest & Wildlife Dept. Recruitment by Transfer applies for eligible Last Grade Servants with approved probationer status in respective categories. Women and differently abled candidates are not eligible. District-wise selection for Malappuram. Ranked list valid for 1 to 3 years or until a new list is published after 1 year. Applicants may apply separately for Direct Recruitment and Transfer categories for the same or different districts; being selected from one list excludes them from the other. Transfer to another district possible only after 5 years service in former district and subject to rules. KS&SSR Rule 10(a)(ii) applies. Government recognized equivalent qualifications accepted on production.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who are Depot Watchers, Reserve Watchers or Other Last Grade Servants in Kerala Forest & Wildlife Dept with approved probationer status, with SSLC or equivalent, valid Motor Driving Licence with endorsements, and 3+ years driving experience. No age limit. Women and differently abled candidates not eligible.
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