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Category No: 206/2024

Forest Watcher (Special Recruitment)

Applications are invited from qualified male Scheduled Tribe candidates for the post of Forest Watcher in the Forest Department, exclusively for Scheduled Tribe candidates, as per G.O (MS) No. 53/2013/F&WLD dated 15.05.2013 and G.O (MS) No. 80/2013/Forest dated 23.08.2013.

Notification Details & Specifications

Category No
206/2024
Official PDF Document
Gazette Date
-
Last Date
2024-08-13
Department
Forest
Name of Post
Forest Watcher (Special Recruitment)
Scale of pay
₹. 23,000 – 50,200/-
Number of vacancies
Kozhikode - 01 (One)
Method of appointment
Direct recruitment from male Scheduled Tribe candidates who are dependent on the forest.
Age Limit
18-50. Candidates must be born between 02.01.1974 and 01.01.2006 (both dates included). No other age relaxation is allowed.
Qualifications
Must be a male belonging to the Scheduled Tribe community, residing in tribal settlements within the forest or forest borders of Kozhikode district, and must be healthy and literate.
Notes
1. Only male candidates from this category are eligible to apply. 2. Applications from candidates who do not belong to the forest-dependent Scheduled Tribe category will be rejected without notice. 3. Physically disabled candidates are not eligible for this post. 4. Selected candidates will undergo three months of training at a Forest School/Training Centre. 5. Special benefits: Preference will be given to children of unmarried mothers and those working as temporary watchers in the Forest Department when preparing the rank list. 6. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format provided in the notification. 7. No application fee. 8. False information or certificates will lead to unconditional cancellation of the appointment recommendation. 9. Applications must be sent to the District Officer, Kerala Public Service Commission District Office, Civil Station, Kozhikode - 673 020. 10. Applications addressed to any other official (Secretary, Additional Secretary, Regional Officer, Deputy Secretary) will be rejected.
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