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Forest Driver – Forest and Wildlife – 861/2025

Last Updated On: 19/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Forest Driver in Forest & Wildlife exam on under category no 861/2025. 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 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	861/2025
Gazette Date
Last Date	04-02-2026
Department	Forest & Wildlife
Name of Post	Forest Driver
Scale of pay	₹ 26,500 - 60,700/-
Number of vacancies	SC – Pathanamthitta: 01 (One)
Method of appointment	Direct Recruitment (District Wise, SC only)
Age Limit	23-41; Candidates born between 02.01.1984 and 01.01.2002 (both dates included)
Qualifications	SSLC or equivalent recognized by Government of India/Kerala Valid Motor Driving License for all types of transport vehicles Minimum 3 years experience in driving motor vehicles Must pass practical driving test conducted by Kerala PSC Must meet physical standards (Height: 160 cm, Chest: 81 cm with 5 cm expansion) Must qualify Physical Efficiency Test (5 out of 8 events) Must meet medical standards (Vision 6/6 without glasses, normal hearing, no defects)
Notes	First NCA Notification Only male candidates eligible; women and differently abled not allowed District-wise recruitment (Pathanamthitta) Driving license must be valid through all stages Experience certificate mandatory and must be government attested Training up to 3 months mandatory after selection Weightage for NCC, SPC, and sports achievements No application fee Last date: 04-02-2026