Beat Forest Officer – Forest and Wildlife – 857-859/2025

Last Updated On: 19/04/2026

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 under category no 857/2025 to 859/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Beat Forest Officer in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹ 27900-63700/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 04-02-2026.

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 857/2025 to 859/2025
Gazette Date
Last Date 04-02-2026
Department Forest and Wildlife
Name of Post Beat Forest Officer
Scale of pay ₹ 27900-63700/-
Number of vacancies

SC – Thiruvananthapuram: 01; LC/AI – Palakkad: 01; Muslim – Palakkad: 01

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment (Specified reservation communities only)

Age Limit

SC: 19-35 (02.01.1990 to 01.01.2006); Others: 19-33 (02.01.1992 to 01.01.2006)

Qualifications

Pass in Plus Two (Higher Secondary) or equivalent recognized by Government of India/Kerala
Must meet physical standards (Male: 168 cm height, 81 cm chest; SC/ST relaxation to 160 cm height. Female: 157 cm, SC/ST 150 cm)
Must qualify Physical Efficiency Test (5 out of 8/9 events)
Must pass endurance test (2 km run: 13 minutes for males, 15 minutes for females)
Must satisfy medical standards (vision, hearing, physical fitness)

Notes

First NCA Notification
Separate ranked lists for each district and community
Differently abled candidates are not eligible
District-wise recruitment (Thiruvananthapuram, Palakkad)
Training mandatory after appointment
Probation: 2 years within 3 years
Weightage for NCC, SPC, and sports
No application fee
Last date: 04-02-2026

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