The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has invited applications for the post of Beat Forest Officer in the Forest and Wildlife under category number 250/2025 – 257/2025. The last date to apply is 03-09-2025.
250/2025 – 257/2025 – Beat Forest Officer in Forest and Wildlife Notification
Notification details
| Category No | 250/2025 – 257/2025 |
|---|---|
| Gazette Date | 31-07-2025 |
| Last Date | 03-09-2025 |
| Department | Forest and Wildlife |
| Name of Post | Beat Forest Officer |
| Scale of pay | ₹ 27,900-63,700/- |
| Number of vacancies | SC (02), Viswakarma (02), Muslim (05), LC/AI (05), E/T/B (03), OBC (02), Hindu Nadar (01), ST (01) - distributed across various districts as per notification. |
| Method of appointment | Direct Recruitment (First NCA Notification for specified reservation communities only) |
| Age Limit | SC/ST: 19-35 (born 02.01.1990 to 01.01.2006); Other communities: 19-33 (born 02.01.1992 to 01.01.2006). Maximum age with relaxation 50 years. |
| Qualifications | Pass in Plus Two Examination or equivalent (SSLC for those in service before 30.08.2010). Physical Standards (Male): Height - 168 cms (160 for SC/ST), Chest - 81 cms with 5 cm expansion. Physical Standards (Female): Height - 157 cms (150 for SC/ST). Must pass Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying in at least 5 out of 8 items for men or 5 out of 9 for women). Medical Standards: Perfect hearing and specific visual standards (6/6 snellen distant, 0.5 snellen near) without glasses. |
| Notes | Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II of KS & SSR is applicable. Differently Abled candidates are not eligible. Candidates must undergo training for one year in any of the forest training schools. Probation: Two years on duty within a continuous service of three years. |