Forest Driver (Direct Recruitment) – Forest & Wildlife – 424/2025

Last Updated On: 12/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Forest Driver in Forest & Wildlife exam on 30-10-2025 under category no 424/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Forest Driver in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹ 26,500 – 60,700/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 03-12-2025.

Candidates are advised to apply before the deadline, as the application process will not be accepted after the last date. The number of vacancies and other details regarding qualifications and eligibility will be provided below.

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Category No 424/2025
Gazette Date 30-10-2025
Last Date 03-12-2025
Department Forest & Wildlife
Name of Post Forest Driver
Scale of pay ₹ 26,500 – 60,700/-
Number of vacancies

District wise: Malappuram – 1

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment (District Wise)

Age Limit

23–36; Candidates born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2002 (both dates included) are eligible with usual relaxation to SC/ST and Other Backward Communities. Maximum upper age limit is 50 years.

Qualifications

Pass in SSLC or its equivalent examination recognized by Government of India or Government of Kerala.
Must have a valid Motor Driving License endorsed for all types of transport vehicles (LMV, HGMV & HPMV) and experience for not less than 3 years in driving motor vehicles.

Notes

Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II KS & SSR is applicable.
Physical standards: Height not less than 168 cms, Chest 81 cms with minimum 5 cms expansion. Minimum height for SC/ST is 160 cm.
Must qualify in at least 5 out of 8 items in the physical efficiency test.
Appointed candidates shall undergo training for not more than three months in any of the Forest Training Schools.

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