Kavadi – Forest and Wildlife – 87/2025 – 89/2025

Last Updated On: 01/06/2025

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Kavadi in Forest and Wildlife exam on 30-04-2025 under category no 87/2025 – 89/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Kavadi in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹24,400 – 55,200/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 04-06-2025.

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 87/2025 – 89/2025
Gazette Date 30-04-2025
Last Date 04-06-2025
Department Forest and Wildlife
Name of Post Kavadi
Scale of pay ₹24,400 – 55,200/-
Number of vacancies

87/2025 – Ernakulam – Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava – 1,88/2025 – Ernakulam – Scheduled Caste – 1,89/2025 – Ernakulam – Muslim – 1

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment from among candidates belonging to Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava, Scheduled Caste, and Muslim communities only

Age Limit

Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava & Muslim: 18-39 (Born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2007),Scheduled Caste: 18-41 (Born between 02.01.1984 and 01.01.2007)

Qualifications

Should have passed Standard VII and should not have acquired graduation.
Three years experience as Kavadi/Mahout from a registered elephant owner.
Medical certificate proving good health and physique from Assistant Surgeon or above.

Notes

Experience certificate must follow prescribed format.
Selection on revenue district basis; transfer restrictions apply.
Applications from other communities will be rejected without notice.

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