Forest Driver – Kerala Forest & Wildlife – 258/2025 – 259/2025

Last Updated On: 11/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Forest Driver in Kerala Forest & Wildlife exam on 31-07-2025 under category no 258/2025 – 259/2025. 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 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 258/2025 – 259/2025
Gazette Date 31-07-2025
Last Date 03-09-2025
Department Kerala Forest & Wildlife
Name of Post Forest Driver
Scale of pay ₹ 26,500 – 60,700/-
Number of vacancies

LC/AI: Kollam – 01, Thrissur – 01; Scheduled Caste: Kollam – 01

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment (District Wise) (Second NCA Notification for SC and LC/AI communities only)

Age Limit

LC/AI: 23-39 (born 02.01.1986 to 01.01.2002); Scheduled Caste: 23-41 (born 02.01.1984 to 01.01.2002).

Qualifications

SSLC or its equivalent qualification.
Must possess valid Motor Driving License endorsed for all types of transport vehicles (LMV, HGMV & HPMV).
Experience for not less than 3 years in driving motor vehicles.
Physical standards: Height – 168 cms (160 for SC), Chest – 81 cms with 5 cm expansion.
Must pass Physical Efficiency Test (at least five out of eight specified events).
Medical Standard: Distant Vision: 6/6 Snellen, Near Vision: 0.5 Snellen (without glasses).

Notes

Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II KS & SSR is applicable.
Women and Differently Abled candidates are not eligible.
Selected candidates must undergo training for not more than three months in any Forest Training School.

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