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Kerala PSC recruitment notification for the post of Forest Boat Driver in Forest. Category No: 139/2023. Vacancies: District-wise (Idukki - Anticipated Vacancies). Scale of Pay: ₹ 26,500 – 60,700/-. Method of Appointment: By Transfer (District-wise from qualified Boat Lascars, Boat Cleaners, and Boat Watchers who have successfully completed probation in the Forest Department). Applications must be submitted online on or before 16-08-2023 through Kerala PSC One Time Registration.

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Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: • Pass in SSLC or its equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of Kerala / Central Government Technical Qualifications: • A valid Motor Driving License for driving Motor Boats • 3 years experience as Boat Driver • Basic knowledge of Motor Boat Engine mechanics and ability to repair minor defects • Proficiency in swimming Experience Required: Not less than 3 years experience as Boat Driver after acquiring basic qualification. Physical Standards: Height: Minimum 168 cm (For SC/ST candidates: Minimum 160 cm). Chest: Minimum 81 cm with minimum expansion of 5 cm (For SC/ST candidates: Minimum 5 cm expansion). Vision standards: Distant vision 6/6 snellen (right and left) and near vision 0.5 snellen (right and left) without glasses. Colour vision, night blindness, and absence of squint/morbid conditions are checked. Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: KS&SSR Part II Rule 10(a)(ii) is applicable.

Vacancies

District-wise (Idukki - Anticipated Vacancies)

Method of appointment

By Transfer (District-wise from qualified Boat Lascars, Boat Cleaners, and Boat Watchers who have successfully completed probation in the Forest Department)
General conditions from the notification
The selection pursuant to this notification will be subject to the rules framed under the Kerala State and Subordinate Services Rules, 1958 and the conditions specified in Part II of the Gazette Notification.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 139/2023. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published15 Jul 2023(done)
  2. Last date to apply16 Aug 2023(done)
  3. ExamNot announced yet(next)
  4. Rank list2 Mar 2023(done)

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