descriptionOverview & Important Gazette Circular Highlights
Forest and Wildlife Department, Government of Kerala (via Kerala PSC) has officially published the recruitment notification for 180 vacancies under advertisement reference Category No. 146/2026 to 150/2026 / Gazette Dated 31/08/2026. Candidates can submit their application form from 2026-08-31 to 2026-10-09. Read below for eligibility conditions, category-wise fee details, step-by-step application instructions, and 100% verified direct official links.
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Important Dates / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
Notice Released
Online Apply Start
Last Date to Apply
Last Date for Fee
Exam Date
OMR / Online Objective Examination Scheduled across Kerala Centres
Admit Card Available
Available on thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in
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Application Fee / आवेदन शुल्क
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 0/- (No Application Fee is charged by Kerala PSC)
SC / ST Candidates
Rs. 0/- (Nil)
Female (All Categories)
Rs. 0/- (Nil)
Payment Mode
Zero application fee required (Free application through Thulasi One Time Registration)
⚠️ Note: Application fee is non-refundable once submitted. Please verify eligibility before payment.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits / पात्रता एवं आयु सीमा
🎓 Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the Plus Two (12th Standard) Examination conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala, or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government of India or Government of Kerala. Candidates must satisfy minimum physical measurement standards (Male: Height 168 cm, Chest 81 cm with 5 cm expansion; Female: Height 157 cm).
Minimum 19 Years and Maximum 37 Years as on 01 January of notification year. Upper age relaxation applies for reserved categories.
Category Relaxation: Upper age limit is 39 years for SC/ST candidates and 37 years for other reservation communities. Extra weightage marks provided for NCC (A/B/C) and Student Police Cadet (SPC) certificates.
💰 Pay Scale & Salary
Scale of Pay: Rs. 27,900 - 63,700/- per month along with Dearness Allowance, HRA, and state allowances under Kerala Civil Services Rules
📝 Selection Process
Stage 1: OMR / Online Written Examination (Objective Type on General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Science & Mental Ability)
Stage 2: Physical Measurement & Physical Efficiency Test (PET - Qualifying 5 out of 8 events)
Stage 3: Endurance Run / Walking Test (2 km in 13 minutes for Men) and Document Verification
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Vacancy Details & Post Breakdown / पद विवरण
Total: 180 Posts
Post Name / पद का नाम
Total Posts
Eligibility Qualification
Age Limit
Beat Forest Officer (District Cadres)
180
Plus Two (12th Standard) Examination or Equivalent + Physical Standards
19-37 Years
📝 How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide / आवेदन कैसे करें
Step 1: Visit the official Kerala PSC Thulasi Single Window portal at thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in.
Step 2: Log in using your User ID and Password created during One Time Registration (OTPR).
Step 3: Click on the 'Notification' tab and locate 'Beat Forest Officer (Category No. 146/2026 to 150/2026)'.
Step 4: Click 'Apply Now' and verify your educational details and physical measurements.
Step 5: Submit the application without any fee and download or print the confirmation slip from your profile.
⚠️ Candidate Advisory: Do NOT share your login credentials, OTP, or registration password with any third-party cyber cafes or unverified agents. Always submit the form directly from the official portal.
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Verified Direct Official Links / महत्वपूर्ण आधिकारिक लिंक्स
Authentic government servers for Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer • No third-party ad redirect traps
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Apply Online (Official Server 1 - Main Portal)Direct Candidate Login & One Time Registration (OTR)