Forest Department Recruitment 2025: Van Vibhag Bharti for 10th & 12th Pass
A new recruitment drive has been announced by the Forest Department for 2025, offering various positions across India. Both male and female candidates from all states are eligible to apply. This comprehensive recruitment offers a starting salary of ₹35,000 per month. Dive in to learn more about the age limit, selection process, last date, and other essential details as per the official notification.
Overview of Forest Department Recruitment 2025
The recruitment is being conducted by the Forest Department, specifically through ICFRE (Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education) and the Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI). This Group C recruitment drive for 2025 is under the Forest & Climate Changes initiative.
The posts available include Forest Guard, Driver Ordinary Grade, Technical Assistant (Category I), and Lab Attendant (Category II). Multiple vacancies have been announced across these positions, inviting applications from eligible candidates nationwide. The application mode for these positions is online.
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications Required Candidates who are 10th pass or 12th pass from a recognized board or institute are eligible to apply online for various posts.
- For Technical Assistant (Category II Lab Field Attendant): A Bachelor’s Degree in Science with subjects such as Botany, Biology, Agriculture, Forestry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environment Science, or Statistics is required.
- For Forest Guard: Candidates must be 12th Standard pass with Science.
- For Driver Ordinary Grade: Matriculation (10th pass) with a Driving License is required. While experience may be preferred, fresher candidates can apply for the Forest Guard position if they meet the qualifications.
Age Limit Details The general minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years. Age relaxation for OBC, SC, and ST candidates will be provided as per government rules. Post-wise age limits are as follows:
- Technical Assistant: 21 to 30 years.
- Forest Guard: 18 to 27 years.
- Driver Ordinary Grade: 18 to 27 years.
Who Can Apply All Indian male and female candidates are eligible to apply for these positions from any state across India.
Application Process and Fees
Mode of Application The application process for the Forest Department Recruitment 2025 is entirely online. Interested candidates must submit their applications through the designated online portal.
Application Fees Structure
- General and OBC candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹700.
- For specific posts such as Driver, Forest Guard, and Technical Assistant, the application fee is also ₹700. The transcript also mentions other charges including GST, amounting to ₹350.
- Female, SC, ST, PWD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying any application fees.
Forest Department 2025 Selection Process and Salary
Selection Procedure The selection process for the Forest Department Recruitment 2025 will involve multiple stages:
- Written Examination: An OMR-based written examination will be conducted.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification.
- Skill/Trade Test / Physical: Dates for the Skill/Trade Test and Physical examination will be notified at a later stage.
Salary Structure The salary offered for various posts ranges from ₹19,200 to ₹92,300 per month. Specifically, the salary for selected candidates will be between ₹29,200 and ₹92,300, depending on the post and as per applicable rules.
Important Dates and Documents Required
Key Dates for Application and Examination
- The closing date for the submission of online applications is August 10, 2025.
- The tentative date for the Computer Based Examination is the first week of September 2025.
- The dates for the Skill/Trade Test and Physical will be notified later.
List of Required Documents Candidates applying for the Forest Department Recruitment 2025 will need to prepare the following documents:
- Aadhaar Card
- Registered Mobile Number
- Passport Size Photo
- Email ID
- Degree related to the position (if applicable) Candidates are advised to check the official notification for a complete and detailed list of all required documents.
Examination Pattern and Centers
Examination Pattern The written examination will comprise 100 questions, carrying a total of 100 marks. Candidates will be allotted 180 minutes to complete the exam. The subject-wise distribution of questions is as follows:
- General Awareness & Reasoning: 20 questions
- General Science: 20 questions
- Arithmetic: 20 questions
- Agriculture: 10 questions
- Forestry: 10 questions
- Botany: 10 questions
List of Examination Centers The written examination will be conducted at numerous centers across India to facilitate applicants. These centers include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi NCR, Patna, Prayagraj, and Ranchi.
How to Find More Information
For complete details regarding the Forest Department Recruitment 2025, including the official notification, application forms, detailed exam pattern, syllabus, age limit, and the exact last date, applicants can search for ‘nextnaukri.com’ on Google. The ‘Forest Department’ section on this website provides comprehensive information regarding this recruitment drive.
