Kerala Forest Department Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- Organization Name : Thrissur Zoological Park Conservation & Development Society, Puthur (under the Kerala Forest Department)
- Post Name : Educational Officer, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Electrician, and Animal Keeper Trainee
- Job Type : Contract Basis
- Recruitment Type : Direct
- Advt No : TZP2-1400/2026
- Vacancies : 19
- Job Location : Puthur, Thrissur District, Kerala
- Salary : ₹12,000 - ₹30,990 (Per Month)
- Mode of Application : Offline (By Post, Direct, or via Email)
- Application Start : 10.11.2026
- Last Date : 15.12.2026
Job Details Descriptions
Important Dates : Kerala Forest Department Recruitment 2026
- Starting Date to Apply : 10 november 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 15 December 2026
- Educational Officer : 01
- Public Relations Officer (PRO) : 01
- Electrician : 01
- Animal Keeper Trainee : 20 (Men: 15, Women: 5)
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Salary Details : Kerala Forest Department Recruitment 2026
- Educational Officer : ₹30,990/- (Per Month)
- Public Relations Officer (PRO) : ₹30,990/- (Per Month)
- Electrician : ₹22,130/- (Per Month)
- Animal Keeper Trainee : ₹12,000/- (Per Month) (1st year) & ₹15,000/- (Per Month) (2nd year)
Age Limit : Kerala Forest Department Recruitment 2026
- Age Range : 18 to 40 years for Educational Officer, PRO, and Electrician. 18 to 28 years for Animal Keeper Trainee.
- Birth Date Criteria: Candidates must have been born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2008 (inclusive of both dates) for positions 1 to 3. For Animal Keeper Trainee, applicants must not exceed 28 years as of January 1, 2027.
- Age Relaxation: Permissible age relaxations apply to SC, ST, and Other Backward Classes (OBC) as per rules.
Qualification : Kerala Forest Department Recruitment 2026
1. Educational Officer (Category No - 1/2026)
- Educational Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Zoology, Wildlife Biology, or equivalent subject from a recognized University.
- Experience: Must have at least 3 years of work experience as an Educational Officer in a Zoo; OR at least 2 years of teaching experience in an institution owned or controlled by the State/Central Government.
- Educational Qualification: Post Graduate Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, or Advertising from a recognized University/Institution.
- Experience: Approximately 3 years of work experience in journalism, mass communication, public relations, advertising, or related fields is desirable.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in Malayalam and English (both written and spoken).
- Educational Qualification: SSLC or equivalent, along with an ITI/ITC certificate in Electrician trade awarded by the relevant department of the Kerala Government, and a Wireman License issued by the Kerala Electrical Inspectorate.
- Other Qualifications: Not less than 1 year of work experience as an Electrician/Wireman or equivalent in Central/State Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, or Autonomous Bodies.
- Experience in a High Tension (HT) plant of not less than 500 KVA from Central/State Government/PSU/Autonomous organizations is desirable.
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed 7th Standard. Candidates must not hold a Degree.
- Height: Men - minimum 168 cm; Women - minimum 157 cm. (Relaxation for SC/ST candidates: Men - 161 cm; Women - 151 cm).
- Chest (for Men only): Minimum 81 cm with a minimum expansion of 5 cm. (SC/ST Men: Minimum 76 cm with 5 cm expansion).
- Must be free from physical deformities such as Knock Knees, Flat Foot, Varicose Veins, Bow Legs, speech/hearing impairments, etc.
Application Fee : Kerala Forest Department Recruitment 2026
- There is no application fee required for Thrissur Zoological Park Recruitment
Selection Process : Kerala Forest Department Recruitment 2026
- Applications will be scrutinized for eligibility.
- A shortlist of eligible candidates will be prepared.
- Selection will be conducted through an Interview and other evaluation procedures prescribed by the Society.
- A rank list will be published, and appointments will be made based on rank priority. The contract duration is initially for 1 year (extendable/subject to panel validity rules).
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How to Apply : Kerala Forest Department Recruitment 2026
Interested and Eligible candidates may send their application in the prescribed format along with original and copies of certificates to prove their age, qualification, caste etc. to "Director / Member Secretary, Thrissur Zoological Park Conservation & Development Society, Near Kurishumoola, Puthur P.O., Thrissur - 680014, Kerala" - E - mail : [email protected]" on or before 15 December 2026.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
- Download the prescribed application form from the official website of the Kerala Forest Department: www.forest.kerala.gov.in
- Fill out the application form completely, affix a recent passport-size color photo, and attach self-attested copies of certificates proving age, educational qualification, experience, and other credentials.
- Submit the filled application either by post, in person, or via email to the address given below before 15/12/2026, 5:00 PM.
- Address for Submission: Director / Member Secretary, Thrissur Zoological Park Conservation & Development Society, Near Kurishumoola, Puthur P.O., Thrissur - 680014, Kerala
- Official Email: [email protected]
- Contact Phone Numbers: 0487-2353455, 9447979194
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the organization conducting this recruitment?
- A: The recruitment is conducted by the Thrissur Zoological Park Conservation & Development Society, Puthur, under the Kerala Forest Department.
- A: There are four positions: Educational Officer, Public Relations Officer (PRO), Electrician, and Animal Keeper Trainee.
- A: These positions are filled strictly on a contract basis for an initial period of one year (two years for Animal Keeper Trainees).
- A: The last date to submit the application is 15/12/2026 by 5:00 PM.
- A: Applications can be submitted offline either by post, directly in person, or via email to [email protected].
- A: The application form and notification can be downloaded from the official website of the Kerala Forest Department: www.forest.kerala.gov.in.
- A: Applicants must be between 18 and 28 years old (not exceeding 28 years as of January 1, 2027), with standard age relaxations for reserved categories.
- A: No. The minimum qualification is passing the 7th standard, and the notification explicitly states that candidates must not hold a degree.
- A: The monthly salary for the Educational Officer is ₹30,990/-.
- A: Selection is based on application screening, a shortlist of eligible candidates, an interview, and other evaluation methods specified by the Society
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