Forest Department Recruitment 2025: Apply for Forest Guard, Technical Assistant, and Driver Posts
The Forest Department has announced a new recruitment drive for 2025, offering various positions including Forest Guard, Technical Assistant, and Driver. This is an excellent opportunity for eligible male and female candidates across India, with a competitive salary structure and clear eligibility criteria.
Key Highlights of Forest Department Recruitment 2025
This recruitment drive, initiated by the Forest Research Institute and the Forest Research and Education Department, seeks to fill multiple posts. The salary for selected candidates ranges from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month, depending on the post and applicable rules. The recruitment is open to Indian citizens from all states.
Important Dates to Remember
The online application process commenced on July 14, 2025. Prospective candidates should note that the closing date for submitting online applications is August 10, 2025. It is advised to complete the application well before the deadline.
Available Posts and Educational Qualifications
The recruitment covers three main posts, each with specific educational requirements:
- Technical Assistant: There are 10 vacancies for this post. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any science stream, such as Botany, Zoology, Agriculture, Forestry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science, from a recognized institution.
- Forest Guard: Applicants for the Forest Guard position must have passed the 12th Standard with Science from any recognized board.
- Driver (Ordinary Grade): For the Driver post, a Matriculation (10th Pass) certificate is required. Additionally, candidates must hold a valid driving license for motor cars and have prior experience in driving motor cars. Freshers without driving experience are encouraged to apply for the Forest Guard or Technical Assistant positions if they meet the respective qualifications.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit for applicants varies by post, with relaxations provided for reserved categories as per government rules.
- Technical Assistant: The minimum age is 21 years, and the maximum age is 30 years.
- Forest Guard: Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age.
- Driver (Ordinary Grade): The age limit for this post is also 18 to 27 years.
Age relaxation benefits will be provided to SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories in accordance with existing government regulations.
Application Fee Details
The application fee varies based on the candidate’s category and the applied post.
- General and OBC Male Candidates:
- For Driver and Forest Guard posts, the total application fee is ₹850 (comprising a ₹700 processing fee and a ₹150 exam fee).
- For the Technical Assistant post, the fee is ₹1100 (including a ₹750 processing fee and a ₹350 exam fee).
- Female, SC, ST, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen Candidates: These candidates are exempted from paying any application fee. The payment method for fees is online.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Forest Department Recruitment 2025 primarily involves a Written Exam (OMR-based). Further stages, including physical and medical standards, will be applicable as per the post requirements.
Examination Centers
The written examination will be conducted at various centers across India. Candidates can choose three preferred test centers from the following locations: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Prayagraj, Raipur, and Ranchi. Efforts will be made to allot centers based on the given preferences.
Detailed Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The examination scheme includes subject-specific questions, with negative marking applicable.
- Technical Assistant Exam Pattern:
- General Knowledge/General Awareness & Reasoning: 20 questions
- General English, General Science, Arithmetics/Mathematics: 20 questions
- Agriculture: 10 questions
- Forestry: 10 questions
- Botany: 10 questions
- Zoology: 10 questions
- Total: 100 questions for 100 marks.
- Time Duration: 180 minutes.
- Forest Guard Exam Pattern:
- General Awareness: 30 questions for 30 marks
- Arithmetics/Mathematics, Mental Ability, Reasoning: 30 questions for 30 marks
- General English: 10 questions for 10 marks
- Science (Intermediate Level): 30 questions for 30 marks
- Total: 100 questions for 100 marks.
- Time Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours).
- Driver Exam Pattern:
- General English: 25 questions for 25 marks
- General Reasoning: 25 questions for 25 marks
- Numerical Aptitude: 25 questions for 25 marks
- General Awareness: 25 questions for 25 marks
- Total: 100 questions for 100 marks.
- Time Duration: 120 minutes.
Negative Marking: There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd for each incorrect answer across all posts.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
To qualify for the examination, candidates need to secure the following minimum marks:
- General Category: 50%
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 45%
- SC/ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen: 40%
However, there are no minimum qualifying marks specifically for the Forest Guard and Driver posts.
Physical Standard Test (PST) Requirements
Physical standards, including walking tests, height, and chest measurements, are mandatory for certain posts.
- Male Candidates:
- Walking Test: 25 km to be completed in 4 hours.
- Height: Minimum 165 cm.
- Chest: 79 cm (without expansion) and 84 cm (with expansion).
- Female Candidates:
- Walking Test: 14 km to be completed in 4 hours.
- Height: Minimum 150 cm.
- Chest: 74 cm (without expansion) to 79 cm (with expansion).
How to Apply
All eligible and interested Indian citizens can apply for these positions online. Required documents for application typically include an Aadhaar Card, registered mobile number, email ID, and a passport-size photograph. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for comprehensive details and to proceed with the online application process.
