The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has invited applications for the post of Forest Driver in the Kerala Forest & Wildlife under category number 258/2025 – 259/2025. The last date to apply is 03-09-2025.
258/2025 – 259/2025 – Forest Driver in Kerala Forest & Wildlife Notification
Notification details
| 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. |