Forest Boat Driver (Part-I) Recruitment 2026 (Cat No 153/2026) — Forest & Wildlife, Kerala PSC
Kerala PSC has invited applications for the post of Forest Boat Driver (Part-I) in Forest & Wildlife under Category No 153/2026. Applications close on 4 November 2026 through the Thulasi portal. The details below are derived from the official notification PDF.
Notification overview
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission |
| Department | Forest & Wildlife |
| Post name | Forest Boat Driver (Part-I) |
| Category number | 153/2026 |
| Scope | District-wise — Thrissur |
| Vacancies | See official notification |
| Selection method | Direct Recruitment (District Wise) Note:- Quota reserved for the Direct Recruitment shall be 70% and that of by transfer recruitment shall be 30%. Candidates will be selected according to the percentage of allotment. 6. Age limt : 25–40; Candidates born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2001 (both dates included) only are… |
| Application mode | Online via Thulasi portal — no application fee |
| Last date to apply | 4 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
Eligibility
Qualification
(a) SSLC or its equivalent examination recognized by Government of India or Government of Kerala. Note: (i) Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II KS & SSR is applicable. (ii) In addition to the
Salary
Scale of pay: ₹ 26,500 - 60700/ per month.
How to apply
Register once on the Kerala PSC Thulasi portal (thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in) with your photo and ID.
Log in and open Notifications → Category No. 153/2026.
Click Apply Now, verify your details and submit before the last date.
Keep the confirmation page — the admit card arrives on the same portal later.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for Forest Boat Driver (Part-I) (Cat No 153/2026)?
Applications close on 4 November 2026 at 11:59 PM on the Thulasi portal.
What is the salary of Forest Boat Driver (Part-I) in Forest & Wildlife?
The scale of pay is ₹ 26,500 - 60700/ per month.
Who is eligible to apply?
(a) SSLC or its equivalent examination recognized by Government of India or Government of Kerala. Note: (i) Rule 10(a)(ii) of Part II KS & SSR is applicable. (ii) In addition to the
Is there an application fee?
No — Kerala PSC does not charge any fee to apply through Thulasi.
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