Beat Forest Officer – Forest and Wildlife – 435/2025

Last Updated On: 12/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Beat Forest Officer in Forest and Wildlife exam on 30-10-2025 under category no 435/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Beat Forest Officer in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of 27,900-63,700/-, 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 435/2025
Gazette Date 30-10-2025
Last Date 03-12-2025
Department Forest and Wildlife
Name of Post Beat Forest Officer
Scale of pay 27,900-63,700/-
Number of vacancies

Idukki (Muslim) – 01 (One)

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment (from candidates belonging to specified reservation community only)

Age Limit

19-33; Only candidates born between 02.01.1992 and 01.01.2006 (both dates included) are eligible to apply.

Qualifications

Pass in Plus Two Examination or equivalent
Male Physical Standards: Height – minimum 168 cms, Chest – minimum 81 cms with 5 cms expansion
Female Physical Standards: Height – minimum 157 cms
Physical Efficiency Test: Must qualify in 5 out of 8 events (Male) or 5 out of 9 events (Female)
Endurance Test: 2 km run in 13 minutes (Male) or 15 minutes (Female)
Medical Standards: Perfect hearing and specified visual standards (6/6 Snellen) without glasses

Notes

Differently Abled candidates are not eligible for this post.
Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II of KS & SSR is applicable.
Candidates who are appointed shall undergo training for one year in any of the forest training schools.

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