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Beat Forest Officer (NCA for Viswakarma) – Forest and Wildlife – 431/2025

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 431/2025. 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	431/2025
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	Viswakarma – Thrissur – 01 (One)
Method of appointment	Direct Recruitment (from candidates belonging to specified reservation communities only)
Age Limit	19-33; Candidates born between 02.01.1992 and 01.01.2006 (both dates included) are eligible, including relaxation as per Para 2(i).
Qualifications	Pass in Plus Two Examination conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala or Equivalent. Physical Standards (Male): Height 168 cms, Chest 81 cms with minimum 5 cms expansion. Physical Standards (Female): Height 157 cms. Physical Efficiency Test: Must qualify in at least 5 out of 8 items of National One Star standard. Endurance Test: All male candidates must successfully complete an endurance test of running 2 Kilometers in 13 minutes. (15 minutes for female candidates).
Notes	First NCA Notification for Viswakarma community. Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II KS & SSR is applicable. Differently Abled candidates are not eligible to apply. Candidates are prohibited from applying to more than one district in response to this notification. Appointed candidates shall undergo training for one year in any forest training school. Weightage marks for NCC ‘A’, ‘B’ & ‘C’ certificate holders and Student Police Cadet (SPC) holders.