Kerala PSC Forest Boat Driver — Direct Recruitment 2026 — Apply by 4 November

Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department invites applications for Forest Boat Driver under Kerala PSC Category 153/2026. The three existing vacancies are district-wise: two in Thrissur and one in Kozhikode. The pay scale is ₹26,500–60,700. Candidates require SSLC or an accepted equivalent, a current motor-boat driving licence and at least three years experience as Boat Driver. Engine-mechanism knowledge and the ability to perform minor repairs are required. The licence must remain valid throughout selection. The notice prescribes physical and medical standards, swimming and practical checks, so this is a specialist driving role rather than a general school-pass vacancy. Its ordinary age range is 25–40 before eligible relaxation. Women and differently abled candidates are excluded under the stated rules. Apply to only one district; the district-based appointment and transfer restrictions must be considered before selecting a preference. Apply through the verified Kerala PSC Thulasi portal after One Time Registration. Log in to the correct profile, find this category and use its Apply Now button. Check personal details, qualifications and community/service claims before submission, then keep the completed application copy. Applications close on 4 November 2026 at midnight. No application fee is required. Original certificates and any prescribed service, experience or medical documents must be produced when the Commission requests them.