If you are looking to become a Beat Forest Officer in the Kerala State Forest Department, it is the right time. PSC has announced its latest Beat Forest Officer exam notification, and both men and women candidates can apply.
This article discusses the Beat Forest Officer examination pattern, monthly salary, training, job profile, and promotion chances. You can read the notification number and the last date to apply from the below chart.
| Notification | Name of The Post | Last Date to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| 027/2022 | Beat Forest Officer | 30.03.2022 |
| 582/2017 | Beat Forest Officer | 31-01-2018 |
It is district-wise direct recruitment, and the age limit to apply for the Beat Forest Officer examination is 19-30 years. The monthly salary is 20000 - 45800 Indian Rupees.
| Notification Number | 027/2022 |
| Beat Forest Officer Scale of Pay | 20,000-45,800/ Rupees Per Month |
| Number of Beat Forest Officer Vacancies | Anticipated Vacancy |
| Beat Forest Officer Exam Date | |
| Cut Off Mark | |
| Date of Publishing Rank List |
How to Apply for the Kerala Beat Forest Officer Post?
Kerala Public Service Commission will accept only the online mode of applications. To apply for the vacancies reported, you should follow the steps below.
Visit the Official Kerala PSC website. The link is below.
https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in/thulasi/Log in using the Username and Password you have created.
Click on Notification and select District-wise Direct Recruitment.
Search for the category number, and click apply.
It is district-wise direct recruitment, and candidates can select only one district. The Public Service Commission of Kerala bars all candidates from applying for more than one district.
Minimum Educational Qualification Required
A pass in Plus Two is the minimum educational qualification required to appear for the Beat Forest Officer examination conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission.
Kerala Beat Forest Officer Selection Process
Now, let us check the complete Beat Forest Officer recruitment process. The selection procedure includes three stages. They are:
Written Examination
The first stage of the Beat Forest Officer Recruitment in the Kerala Forest Department is the OMR-based written examination.
Candidates can expect 100 questions in the written test. The date of the Kerala Beat Forest Officer OMR test is in the chart below.
Endurance Test
In the Endurance Test, male applicants must run a Two km distance in 13 minutes. The endurance test for female candidates is to run 2 KiloMeter distance in 15 minutes.
You can find the date of the endurance test for both male and female candidates in the chart below.
Physical Efficiency Test
The physical efficiency test for the male Beat Forest Officer recruitment includes eight items.
He must qualify in any of the Five events out of the Eight events specified in the chart.
No: Item One Star Standards 1 100 Meters Run 14 Seconds 2 High Jump 132.20 cm 3 Long Jump 457.20 cm 4 Putting the Shot (7264 gm) 609.60 cm 5 Throwing the cricket ball 6096 cm 6 Rope climbing (using hand only) 365.80 cm 7 Pull up or chinning 8 times 8 1500 meters run 5 minutes & 44 seconds
In the Physical Efficiency Test of Female Beat Forest Officer applicants, one must qualify for any of the Five events out of the Nine events specified below ( the National Physical Efficiency one-star standard test).
No: Item One Star Standards 1 100 Meters Run 14 Seconds 2 High Jump 132.20 cm 3 Long Jump 457.20 cm 4 Putting the Shot (4000 gm) 400 cm 5 200 Metre Run 36 Seconds 6 Throwing the thrown ball 1400 cm 7 Pull up or chinning 8 times 8 Shuttle Race (4 X 25 m) 26 seconds 9 Skipping (One Minute) 80 times
GJR Institute will update the date of the Physical efficiency test of female beat forest officer candidates.
Minimum Eligibility to Apply For Male and Female Beat Forest Officer
We have covered most of the Kerala Beat Forest Officer recruitment. Kerala PSC accepts male and female candidates with the following qualifications.
Educational Qualification
The minimum educational qualification required to apply for both men's and women's Beat Forest Officer posts is a pass in the Plus Two Examination conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala, or equivalent examination.
Minimum Physical Requirements
The Minimum physical qualifications required for male and female beat forest officers are in the chart below.
Sex Height Minimum Chest Chest Expansion Male minimum of 168 cm minimum of 81cm 5 cm Female Minimum of 157 cm
The Minimum Health Conditions
Kerala PSC will not allow anyone without the minimum health standard mentioned in the Beat Forest Officer exam notification. You can check the minimum hearing, eyesight, muscle, joint, and nervous system requirements to become a Beat Forest Officer.
Ear:
Hearing should be perfect.
Eye:
Must be certified to possess visual standards specified below without glass.
Vision Left Eye Right Eye Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen 6/6 Snellen Near Vision 0.5 Snellen 0.5 Snellen
Muscles and joints:
No paralysis, and all joints with free movements.
Nervous System:
Perfectly normal and free from infectious diseases.
What Are the Duties of a Beat Forest Officer?
Many students enrolled in our Beat Forest Officer exam batch asked about the exact job profile of this post. GJR Institute surveyed PSC aspirants in Thiruvananthapuram and found that most students do not know the job profile of a Beat Forest Officer.
According to the Kerala Forest Department, a Beat Forest Officer has to patrol and protect a fixed portion of the forest. He must protect the trees, animals, and other forest resources from encroachments.
It is an inspiring job for anyone who loves forests and wildlife.
Promotion chances Of a Beat Forest Officer
Beat Forest Officer in the Kerala Forest Department has the following promotion chances.
A Beat Forest Officer with fifteen years of service is eligible for the designation of Section Forest Officer (Grade).
A Section Forest Officer will get a promotion to the vacancy of Deputy Range Forest Officer (Grade).
A Deputy Range Forest Officer will receive a promotion to the vacancy of Range Forest Officer.
You can read more about the promotion chart of a Beat Forest Officer and the regulation rules from the link below.
When they conduct exam for female beat forest officer?
ReplyDeleteKerala PSC conducted the examination for the category number 582/2017 and published the rank list. Please check the official PSC website for more details.
DeleteIs beat forest officer good job for a girl?
ReplyDeleteExpect posting at reserve forest areas. If you do not enjoy the wildlife, this job will be tough for a girl.
DeleteSir how is the promotion chance?
ReplyDeleteI have updated the article with the promotion chart.
DeleteIs it a gazetted post sir?
ReplyDeleteNot a gazetted post, Abin
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