The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has invited applications for the post of Kavadi in the Forest and Wildlife under category number 87/2025 – 89/2025. The last date to apply is 04-06-2025.
087/2025 – 089/2025 – Kavadi in Forest and Wildlife Notification
Notification details
| 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. |