Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Application Process 2025 – Date, Apply Link & Guidelines

The Kerala Public Service Commission has invited online applications for the post of Beat Forest Officer (211/2025) in the Forest and Wildlife Department. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website of Kerala PSC after completing One Time Registration. Those already registered may apply via their profile. Applicants with Aadhaar should update it as ID proof. Check out the details here!

Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Recruitment 2025 Overview

Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Apply Online 2025 Date

The Kerala PSC has opened the online application window for the Beat Forest Officer Recruitment 2025 under Category No. 211/2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website www.keralapsc.gov.in from July 31, 2025. The last date to submit applications is September 3, 2025. Applicants must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before applying, and those already registered can apply directly through their profile by adding Aadhaar as ID proof.

Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer 2025 Important Dates

Kerala PSC BFO Notification PDF 2025

Candidates can read the complete details about the Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Recruitment 2025 by referring to the official notification. The PDF includes eligibility criteria, selection process, district-wise vacancies, and application guidelines. Click below to download the notification directly.

Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Previous Question Paper – PDF

Kerala PSC BFO 2025 Vacancy

The Kerala PSC notification for Beat Forest Officer 2025 lists anticipated vacancies in 13 districts of the state. Applicants should note that they can apply to only one district, and multiple applications will lead to disqualification. As per the rules, differently abled candidates are not eligible to apply for this post.

Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer 2025 Selection Process

The recruitment for Beat Forest Officer is conducted in several stages to ensure only the most suitable candidates are selected.

1. Written Exam – Candidates must first qualify in a Written/OMR/Online test.
2. Physical Standards Check – Height and chest measurements will be verified as per rules.
3. Physical Efficiency & Endurance Tests – Applicants must clear the required events and 2 km run within the prescribed time.
4. Medical Examination – Vision, hearing, and general health will be tested; candidates with disqualifying conditions will not be considered.
5. Document Verification – Original certificates for age, qualification, category, and medical fitness must be produced.
6. Rank List & Appointment – District-wise ranked lists will be published, valid for 1–3 years. Candidates will be appointed based on vacancies reported during this period.

District Rule:
Selection is made on a revenue district basis. Candidates appointed in one district cannot transfer to another until completing 5 years of continuous service, and even then transfers are subject to government rules.

Kerala PSC BFO Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates applying for the Beat Forest Officer post must be 19–30 years old (born between 02.01.1995 and 01.01.2006), with age relaxations for OBC/SC/ST as per rules, up to a maximum of 50 years.

The minimum qualification required is a Plus Two pass or equivalent recognized by the Government. Selection will be made through direct district-wise recruitment.

Physical & Medical Standards

Applicants must clear fitness tests and medical checks as per Kerala PSC rules to be eligible for Beat Forest Officer 2025.

1. Physical Standards

• Male Candidates: Minimum height 168 cm; chest 81 cm with 5 cm expansion. For SC/ST, height 160 cm.
• Female Candidates: Minimum height 157 cm (150 cm for SC/ST).

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Male Candidates: Must qualify in 5 out of 8 events

Female Candidates: Must qualify in 5 out of 9 events

3. Endurance Test

• Male: Run 2 km in 13 minutes.
• Female: Run 2 km in 15 minutes.

4. Medical Standards

• Candidates must have normal hearing, perfect eyesight without glasses (6/6 vision in both eyes), normal colour vision, and no night blindness.
• Should be free from physical deformities like knock-knee, flat foot, varicose veins, defective speech/hearing, or any nervous disorders.
• A medical certificate from a government doctor (not below Assistant Surgeon rank) must be produced.

5. Training & Probation

• Selected candidates must undergo 1 year of training in a Forest Training School. Those who fail will be discharged.
• Appointees will be on probation for 2 years within a continuous service of 3 years.

6. Additional Benefits

• Candidates with NCC certificates (A, B, C) will get 2%, 3%, and 5% weightage marks respectively.
• Student Police Cadet (SPC) certificate holders will also receive weightage marks as per government rules.

How to Apply for Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Recruitment 2025

Candidates must apply through the Kerala PSC One Time Registration (OTR) system available at www.keralapsc.gov.in.

1. Registration/Login:

   • New candidates should complete One Time Registration with personal details, valid email, and mobile number.

   • Upload a recent passport-size photo (taken within 6 months) with name and date printed at the bottom. The photo will remain valid for 10 years.

   • Registered candidates can log in using their User ID and Password.

2. Application Submission:

   • Select the post (Category No. 211/2025) from the notification link and click “Apply Now.”

   • Verify all details carefully before submission, as the application cannot be altered afterward.

   • No application fee is required.

   • Take a printout or save a soft copy of the submitted form for future reference.

3. Examination Confirmation:

   • If a Written/OMR/Online Test is conducted, only eligible candidates must submit confirmation via their PSC profile.

   • Admission tickets can be downloaded 15 days before the exam date by those who confirm.

   • Failure to confirm within the given period will result in rejection.

4. Document Verification:

   • Original certificates proving qualifications, age, community, and other claims must be produced when called for.

Last Date to Apply: 03 September 2025 (Wednesday), up to midnight.

Documents Required for Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Application

• Aadhaar Card (as ID proof in PSC profile)
• Recent Passport-size Photograph (with name & date)
• SSLC/Plus Two Certificate (for age & qualification proof)
• Community/Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Age Proof (if not in SSLC)
• Experience Certificate (if applicable)
• NCC / SPC Certificates (for weightage, if any)
• Medical Certificate (as per format, at later stage)

Photograph Guidelines

• Must be taken within 6 months.
• Name & Date of photograph should be clearly printed at the bottom.
• Passport-size, color photo with clear background.
• Once uploaded correctly, it will be valid for 10 years in the PSC profile.
• Photos not meeting these rules will lead to rejection of the application.

Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer 2025 Apply Link

Candidates who wish to apply for the Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Recruitment 2025 must submit their application online through the official Kerala PSC website. Applications are accepted only via the One Time Registration profile, and no other mode is allowed. Interested applicants can directly access the application form through the link given below.

Beat Forest Officer Apply Link

Special Instructions for Candidates

Applicants must carefully follow the guidelines laid out by the Kerala PSC while applying for the Beat Forest Officer post:

1. Caste/Community Claims – If there is any difference between the caste/community entered in the SSLC book and the one claimed in the application, candidates must produce a gazette notification along with the Non-Creamy Layer Certificate/Community Certificate at the time of verification.
2. General Conditions – Candidates should read and understand the instructions mentioned in Part II, General Conditions of the notification before submitting their applications. Any application not complying with these terms will be rejected.
3. Bogus Claims & Disciplinary Action – Submitting false information regarding educational qualifications, experience, or other details will lead to strict disciplinary actions as per Rule 22 of Kerala PSC Rules of Procedure, 1976. This may include:

• • Disqualification from the current post

  • Temporary or permanent ban from applying for PSC exams

  • Invalidation of written/practical test results

  • Criminal or other legal proceedings if already appointed

Kerala PSC BFO Salary 2025

The post of Beat Forest Officer comes with a scale of pay ₹27,900 – ₹63,700/-. In addition, employees are entitled to allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), and other perks as per Kerala Government norms. This makes it a secure and rewarding career in the state service.