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Beat Forest Officer – Forest and Wildlife – 250/2025 – 257/2025

Last Updated On: 11/04/2026

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 31-07-2025 under category no 250/2025 – 257/2025. 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 03-09-2025.

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	250/2025 – 257/2025
Gazette Date	31-07-2025
Last Date	03-09-2025
Department	Forest and Wildlife
Name of Post	Beat Forest Officer
Scale of pay	₹ 27,900-63,700/-
Number of vacancies	SC (02), Viswakarma (02), Muslim (05), LC/AI (05), E/T/B (03), OBC (02), Hindu Nadar (01), ST (01) – distributed across various districts as per notification.
Method of appointment	Direct Recruitment (First NCA Notification for specified reservation communities only)
Age Limit	SC/ST: 19-35 (born 02.01.1990 to 01.01.2006); Other communities: 19-33 (born 02.01.1992 to 01.01.2006). Maximum age with relaxation 50 years.
Qualifications	Pass in Plus Two Examination or equivalent (SSLC for those in service before 30.08.2010). Physical Standards (Male): Height – 168 cms (160 for SC/ST), Chest – 81 cms with 5 cm expansion. Physical Standards (Female): Height – 157 cms (150 for SC/ST). Must pass Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying in at least 5 out of 8 items for men or 5 out of 9 for women). Medical Standards: Perfect hearing and specific visual standards (6/6 snellen distant, 0.5 snellen near) without glasses.
Notes	Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II of KS & SSR is applicable. Differently Abled candidates are not eligible. Candidates must undergo training for one year in any of the forest training schools. Probation: Two years on duty within a continuous service of three years.