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Kerala PSC recruitment notification for the post of Forest Boat Driver in Forest. Category No: 448/2022. Vacancies: District-wise (Thiruvananthapuram - Anticipated vacancies). Scale of Pay: ₹ 26,500 – 60,700/-. Method of Appointment: By Transfer (District-wise) from eligible Boat Laskars, Boat Cleaners, and Boat Watchers of the Forest Department who have successfully completed probation.. Applications must be submitted online on or before 14-12-2022 through Kerala PSC One Time Registration.

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Qualifications

Educational Qualifications: • Pass in SSLC or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India or Kerala Government. Technical Qualifications: • A valid Motor Driving Licence with endorsement for driving Motor Boats. • Practical experience of not less than 3 years as Boat Driver. • Basic knowledge of Motor Boat Engine Mechanism and ability to rectify minor defects. Experience Required: Must have acquired practical experience of not less than 3 years as Boat Driver after obtaining the basic qualification. Physical Standards: Height: Minimum 168 cm (Minimum 160 cm for SC/ST candidates). Chest: Minimum 81 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm (Minimum 5 cm expansion rule applies to SC/ST candidates as well, though height is relaxed). Physical Efficiency Test: Must qualify in any 5 events out of the 8 events specified for men in the National Physical Efficiency One Star Standard. Swimming proficiency test: Must swim 50 meters within 2 minutes and float in deep water for 2 minutes. Vision Standards: Distant vision 6/6 snellen (Right & Left) without glasses, Near vision 0.5 snellen (Right & Left) without glasses. Colour vision: Normal. Night blindness: Must be absent. Hearing: Perfect hearing ability. Equivalence / KS&SSR Rules: KS&SSR Part II Rule 10(a)(ii) is applicable.

Vacancies

District-wise (Thiruvananthapuram - Anticipated vacancies)

Method of appointment

By Transfer (District-wise) from eligible Boat Laskars, Boat Cleaners, and Boat Watchers of the Forest Department who have successfully completed probation.
General conditions from the notification
The rules of reservation regarding Part II of Kerala State and Subordinate Service Rules are not applicable to this notification. Applications submitted with false claims will invite disciplinary action under Rule 22 of the Rules of Procedure.

This recruitment so far

Matched by category number 448/2022. Steps without a date are not announced yet.

  1. Notification published15 Nov 2022(done)
  2. Last date to apply14 Dec 2022(done)
  3. ExamNot announced yet(next)
  4. Rank list3 Aug 2022(done)

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