Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 – Forest Guard and Forester – 1484 Vacancies

State Forest Department has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Forest Guard. As per the notification, a total of 1484 vacancies are on offer under this drive. Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions laid out in the official notification may submit their application through the online mode.

Applications will be accepted up to 18 July 2026. All interested candidates are advised to complete and submit their forms well before the closing date so as to avoid any last-minute technical difficulties.

Before filling out the form, please read the complete details of this recruitment carefully, including eligibility, educational qualification, age limit, application fee, selection process and other requirements. All key details are laid out below in an easy-to-follow format.

Forest Guard – Vacancy Details

Eligibility / Educational Qualification

To be eligible, candidates must hold the educational qualification prescribed by State Forest Department. The minimum qualification for each post is given in the table below. Please verify your eligibility before applying.

Age Limit

In addition to the qualification, candidates must satisfy the age criteria specified for each post. Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per government norms.

Application Fee

The application fee for this recruitment is: Rs.250/- (Gen), Rs.100/- (SC/ST). The fee can be paid online through the modes specified in the official notification.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates for Forest Guard will be carried out through Written Test, Physical Efficiency Test. The final selection is subject to document verification as per the rules of State Forest Department.

How to Apply for Forest Guard Recruitment

The application for this recruitment is online. All eligible candidates can apply online at forest.gov.in on or before the last date, which is 18 July 2026.

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