Candidates must have passed the Plus Two (12th Standard / Higher Secondary) Examination conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala, or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government of Kerala or Government of India. In addition, candidates must fulfill the prescribed physical, endurance, and medical standards without glasses.
PermanentSep. 14, 2026
Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Recruitment 2026 (NCA) – Apply for 6 Posts in Forest Department
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Sep. 14, 2026Beat Forest Officer
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 30, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 30, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 7, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window30 Aug – 7 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Age Limits (as on 01.01.2026):
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 19–39 years (Born between 02.01.1987 and 01.01.2007, both dates included).
- Muslim, LC/AI, SIUC Nadar: 19–37 years (Born between 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2007, both dates included).
- SCCC (SC converted to Christianity): 19–39 years (Born between 02.01.1987 and 01.01.2007, both dates included).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Written / OMR / Online Examination
Objective OMR Examination (100 Marks, 75 Minutes)Merit Scored
Endurance Test
Running Test: 2 km run in 13 min (Male) / 2 km run in 15 min (Female)Qualifying Only
Physical Measurement & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
National One Star Standard Test: Must qualify 5 out of 8 events (Male) or 5 out of 9 events (Female)Qualifying Only
Medical Standards Verification
Medical checkup (Vision 6/6 Snellen without glasses, normal colour vision, no night blindness)Qualifying Only
Document Verification & Ranked List Publication
District-wise Community Ranked ListQualifying Only
The selection process comprises an OMR/Online objective written examination (100 marks), followed by an Endurance Test (2 km running test), Physical Measurement, Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying 5 out of 8/9 events), and Medical Fitness verification without glasses. Separate district-wise and community-wise ranked lists will be published for Wayanad and Idukki districts.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 1
Total Duration
75 Minutes
Negative Marking
0.33 marks deducted per wrong answer (1/3 negative marking)
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 2
Total Duration
75 Minutes
Negative Marking
0.33 marks deducted per wrong answer (1/3 negative marking)
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 3
Total Duration
75 Minutes
Negative Marking
0.33 marks deducted per wrong answer (1/3 negative marking)
Exam Tier / Mode
Tier 4
Total Duration
75 Minutes
Negative Marking
0.33 marks deducted per wrong answer (1/3 negative marking)
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year | Category / Post Stream | Cutoff / Qualifying Criteria |
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| — | Main List / Unreserved Benchmark | — |
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Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Beat Forest Officers (BFOs) in the Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department are frontline uniformed forest personnel. Stationed in remote forest stations, check-posts, and watchtowers across Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Tiger Reserve, and High Ranges of Idukki. Primary duties involve rigorous daily foot patrolling in dense tropical forests, curbing timber smuggling and poaching, mitigating intense human-wildlife conflicts (elephant herd and tiger straying incidents), boundary demarcations, and wild fire suppression. Demands high physical stamina and readiness for night emergency operations.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Mandatory 10-Year District Lock-In: As per G.O.(Ms).No.6/2026/P&ARD dated 22.01.2026, candidates appointed from the ranked lists of Kasaragod, Idukki, and Wayanad districts will NOT be permitted working arrangements, deputations, inter-district transfers, or mutual transfers for at least ten (10) years. Furthermore, their promotional avenue will remain strictly confined within those respective districts for that duration.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Structured career growth with promotions linked to departmental exams (LDCE) and time-bound seniority scales.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.
- Strict Reservation Restriction: This is a FIRST NCA NOTIFICATION strictly limited to candidates belonging to the specified reservation communities (Wayanad: LC/AI, SC; Idukki: Muslim, SC, SIUC Nadar, SCCC). Applications from any other communities will be summarily rejected without any rejection memo.
- 10-Year Service Bond Rule: Appointees in Idukki and Wayanad must serve in the same district for a mandatory period of at least 10 years without transfer, deputation, or mutual transfer as per G.O.(Ms).No.6/2026/P&ARD.
- In-Service Prohibition: Candidates already serving as Beat Forest Officers in any district of Kerala Government Service are prohibited from applying.
- Medical Standards Disqualification: Squint, colour blindness, night blindness, and vision without glasses lower than 6/6 Snellen (Distant) and 0.5 Snellen (Near) will result in permanent disqualification at the medical stage. Differently Abled candidates are not eligible.
- OTR Confirmation Mandatory: If a written/OMR test is scheduled, candidates must submit an online confirmation in their KPSC profile within the notified window. Failing to do so results in unconditional application rejection.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Category No. 146/2026 - LC/AI (Latin Catholics / Anglo Indian)1
- Category No. 147/2026 - Muslim1
- Category No. 148/2026 - Scheduled Caste (SC)1
- Category No. 148/2026 - Scheduled Caste (SC)1
- Category No. 149/2026 - SIUC Nadar1
- Category No. 150/2026 - SCCC (Scheduled Caste Converted to Christianity)1
Total Vacancies6
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Scale of Pay: ₹ 27,900 - 63,700/- per month as per Kerala State Subordinate Service rules.
Regular Kerala State Government Pay Scale: ₹ 27,900 - 63,700/- plus applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and uniform allowances.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official Kerala Public Service Commission portal at https://www.keralapsc.gov.in and access the One Time Registration (OTR) login.
- Log in using your registered User ID and Password. New users must create an OTR profile and upload a recent photograph (taken within 6 months with candidate name and date printed at the bottom) and signature.
- Ensure Aadhaar card is added as ID proof in your profile.
- Navigate to the 'Notification' link and select Category Numbers 146/2026, 147/2026, 148/2026, 149/2026, or 150/2026 corresponding to your reservation community and district (Wayanad or Idukki).
- Click on the 'Apply Now' button against the respective category. Confirm your personal, community, and educational qualifications.
- Submit the application online before the last date: 07th October 2026 (Wednesday) up to 12:00 Midnight. No application fee is required.
- Download and retain a printout of the application from the 'My Applications' link for future reference.
- When notified in the examination calendar, candidates must submit an online confirmation through their OTR profile to generate and download the admission ticket.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
NIL: No application fee is charged by Kerala Public Service Commission for any category of candidates.
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Aug 30, 2026
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Deadline
Oct 7, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window30 Aug – 7 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Written / OMR / Online Examination
Objective OMR Examination (100 Marks, 75 Minutes)Merit Scored
Endurance Test
Running Test: 2 km run in 13 min (Male) / 2 km run in 15 min (Female)Qualifying Only
Physical Measurement & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
National One Star Standard Test: Must qualify 5 out of 8 events (Male) or 5 out of 9 events (Female)Qualifying Only
Medical Standards Verification
Medical checkup (Vision 6/6 Snellen without glasses, normal colour vision, no night blindness)Qualifying Only
Document Verification & Ranked List Publication
District-wise Community Ranked ListQualifying Only
The selection process comprises an OMR/Online objective written examination (100 marks), followed by an Endurance Test (2 km running test), Physical Measurement, Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying 5 out of 8/9 events), and Medical Fitness verification without glasses. Separate district-wise and community-wise ranked lists will be published for Wayanad and Idukki districts.
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