Kerala PSC Forest Boat Driver — Recruitment by Transfer Recruitment 2026 — Apply by 4 November
ActiveKerala Forest and Wildlife Department · Kerala · Recruitment
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| Recruitment Board | Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department |
|---|---|
| Post / Exam Name | Kerala PSC Forest Boat Driver — Recruitment by Transfer Recruitment 2026 — Apply by 4 November |
| Notification Type | Recruitment |
| Qualification | Eligible Boat Lascar, Boat Cleaner or Boat Watcher in Kerala Forest Department who is an approved probationer. The specific SSLC/equivalent, motor-boat driving licence, three-year Boat Driver experience, engine/repair knowledge and physical/medical requirements in the notification apply. Women and differently abled candidates are expressly ineligible. One district per category application. |
| Pay Scale | ₹26,500–60,700 |
| Job Location | Kerala |
| Last Date | 2026-11-04 |
| How to Apply | Register/log in through Thulasi. Select the exact Category 154/2026 and apply. Check credentials and submit by midnight 4 November; preserve the application copy. |
| Official Website | keralapsc.gov.in |
| Apply / Application Form | Open official application link or form |
| Notification PDF | Download official PDF |
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About this notification
Kerala PSC Category 154/2026 is the recruitment-by-transfer channel for Forest Boat Driver in Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department. The notice lists anticipated vacancies in Thrissur and Kozhikode, so it does not claim a fixed current headcount. The pay scale is ₹26,500–60,700. This category is restricted to eligible Boat Lascar, Boat Cleaner and Boat Watcher employees of the Forest Department who are approved probationers. External applicants cannot use it as a direct-recruitment substitute. Candidates must meet the notified education, valid motor-boat licence, experience, engine/repair knowledge, medical and physical requirements. Women and differently abled candidates are excluded under this notice. A candidate eligible for both the direct and transfer channels must submit separate applications and may choose different districts, but cannot apply to multiple districts within one category. The notification sets out the separate transfer quota and appointment rules. 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.
