A&N Forest Mazdoor Recruitment 2026 — 196 Vacancies
Department of Environment and Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Administration - Department of Environment and Forests
Vacancies
196
Salary
₹18,000 - ₹56,900
Job Type
permanent
full time
Apply By
06 May 2026
About This Job
Apply for 196 Mazdoor posts at A&N Forest Department — only 10th pass needed. Salary: Rs. 18,000-56,900. Last date: 06 May 2026. Apply online.
About This Job
The Department of Environment and Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Administration is hiring 196 Mazdoors across five Forest Divisions in North & Middle Andaman District. If you have passed Class 10 and you are physically fit, this is a permanent Group C industrial post in the Pay Matrix Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900). The last date to apply online is 06 May 2026 by 23:59 hrs.
A&N Forest Mazdoor Recruitment 2026 — 196 Posts
The Office of the Divisional Forest Officer (Nodal Officer, North & Middle Andaman District), Rangat, Middle Andaman is conducting this common recruitment under Advertisement No. 1050. There is no written exam — selection is purely through a three-stage Physical Test (running, long jump, weight carrying). The probation period is 2 years.
Vacancy Breakdown
The 196 posts are spread across five DFO divisions. You can choose your preferred division while filling the online form.
| Division | Total | UR | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | MSP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFO, Baratang | 62 | 20 | 1 | 35 | 6 | 3 |
| DFO, Diglipur | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DFO, Mayabunder | 43 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 2 |
| DFO, Mayabunder (Wildlife) | 29 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| DFO, Middle Andaman | 46 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 196 | 79 | 5 | 79 | 33 | 8 |
MSP stands for Meritorious Sports Persons (horizontal reservation). Final number of vacancies may vary.
Who Can Apply?
- Citizenship: You must be an Indian citizen.
- Education: You should have passed the Secondary School Examination (Class X) from a recognised Board or Institution.
- Physical fitness: You must qualify in the Physical Test and have a good physique.
- Desirable: Knowledge of Hindi.
- Employment Exchange: If you are registered with a local Employment Exchange, enter your registration number on the online form.
Age Limit
- Male candidates: 18 to 33 years
- Female candidates: 18 to 38 years
- Reference date: Age is calculated as on 06 May 2026 (closing date of online application). Date of Birth is verified from your Class 10 certificate or birth certificate only.
Age relaxation beyond the upper age limit:
- ST: 5 years (max age 38 male / 43 female)
- OBC: 3 years (max age 36 male / 41 female)
- Central Government civilian employees with 3+ years of regular continuous service: up to 40 years (45 for ST)
- Meritorious Sportspersons: up to 5 years (10 for ST)
- DRM and contract employees including SSCT: up to 40 years as per A&N Administration Circular 45/1998-PW
Salary
- Pay Matrix Level-1: Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 per month
- You will get usual Central Government allowances applicable to A&N postings (DA, HRA, island special allowance, etc.) on top of basic pay.
- Probation period of 2 years, extendable if performance is not satisfactory.
Physical Standards
Selection is decided in a three-level Physical Test. You must pass each level to move on.
Level-I: Running Test
- Male: Complete 10 km within the prescribed time.
- Female: Complete 8 km within the prescribed time.
- Up to 15 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted from this stage.
Level-II: Long Jump (qualifying, 3 attempts)
- Male: 12 feet (General/OBC) or 9 feet (ST)
- Female: 9 feet (General/OBC) or 7 feet (ST)
Level-III: Weight Carrying Test
- Male: Carry 30 kg over 500 metres within the fixed time.
- Female: Carry 20 kg over 500 metres within the fixed time.
Final merit list is prepared from Level-III performance, with a wait list capped at 10% of vacancies.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS / others: Rs. 100
- Women candidates: No fee
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates eligible for reservation: No fee
- Pay online via: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay credit/debit card.
- Fee payment must be completed by 06 May 2026 (2359 Hrs). Applications without successful payment will be summarily rejected.
Selection Process
- Online Application Submission — fill the form and pay the fee on the official portal.
- Provisional Acceptance — applications are accepted provisionally; detailed scrutiny happens later.
- Physical Test Level-I (Running) — short-listing test. Date and venue announced through SMS, the website, and local newspaper.
- Physical Test Level-II (Long Jump) — qualifying nature, three attempts.
- Physical Test Level-III (Weight Carrying) — final selection test. Merit list prepared from this stage.
- Document Verification — original certificates checked for shortlisted candidates.
- Medical Examination & Character Verification — appointment letter follows clearance.
No Written Exam. Tie cases are broken by older date of birth first, then alphabetical order.
How to Apply
- Visit the official A&N Administration eRecruitment portal at erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in.
- Register with your full particulars and Employment Exchange details if applicable.
- Upload a recent passport photo in JPEG, 10-50 KB, 100x200 pixels, on a white background.
- Select your preferred Forest Division (Baratang, Diglipur, Mayabunder, Mayabunder Wildlife, or Middle Andaman) — choice is final once submitted.
- Pay the fee online (women and ST candidates skip this step).
- Submit the form before 06 May 2026, 23:59 Hrs. Take a printout for your records.
- Use the Application Form Correction window from 07-13 May 2026 if you need to fix any details.
If you face issues filling the form, call the helpline: 03192-274210.
Important Dates
- Online application start: 23 March 2026 (1100 Hrs)
- Last date to apply online: 06 May 2026 (2359 Hrs)
- Last date for fee payment: 06 May 2026 (2359 Hrs)
- Application correction window: 07 May to 13 May 2026
- Physical Test (Level-I) date: To be announced (admit card released about 2 weeks before)
- Result: Will be published on erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in
Responsibilities
- Carry out manual labour and field work in Forest Divisions of North & Middle Andaman District
- Assist in plantation, nursery work, and forest protection activities under your assigned DFO
- Help with patrolling, fire-line cutting, and anti-encroachment duties as directed
- Support timber and forest produce handling, including loading and transport
- Maintain forest department tools, gear, and assigned equipment in working condition
- Follow instructions of Range Officers and Beat Officers on day-to-day field tasks
- Work in remote forest areas, wildlife zones, and island terrain as posted
- Comply with department safety norms and report incidents promptly
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
Class 10 (Secondary School Examination) passed from a recognised Board or Institution
Preferred Qualification
Knowledge of Hindi
Required Skills
Good physique, ability to clear running, long jump, and weight carrying tests
Age Limit
18 - 33 years (as on 06 May 2026)
Age Relaxation:
- ST: {"category":"ST","relaxation_years":5}
- OBC: {"category":"OBC","relaxation_years":3}
- Female (UR): {"category":"Female (UR)","relaxation_years":5}
- Central Govt civilian employees (3+ yrs service): {"category":"Central Govt civilian employees (3+ yrs service)","relaxation_years":null,"notes":"Up to 40 years (45 for ST)"}
- Meritorious Sportsperson: {"category":"Meritorious Sportsperson","relaxation_years":5,"notes":"10 years for ST sportspersons"}
Experience
Freshers can apply
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹100.00 |
| ST | Exempted |
* Fee payment may be subject to additional bank charges
Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Pay Matrix Level-1 (Rs. 18,000-56,900)
Allowances
DA, HRA, and applicable A&N island allowances as per Central Government rules
Selection Process
- 1 Online Application
- 2 Physical Test Level-I: Running (10 Km Male / 8 Km Female)
- 3 Physical Test Level-II: Long Jump (qualifying, 3 Attempts)
- 4 Physical Test Level-III: Weight Carrying (30 Kg Male / 20 Kg Female Over 500 M)
- 5 Document Verification
- 6 Medical Examination And Character Verification
How to Apply
Application Mode: online
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Class 10 (X Pass) Certificate as date-of-birth proof
- Educational Qualification Certificate (essential and higher, if any)
- Caste / Community Certificate (ST/OBC) where claimed
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate based on FY 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 income, issued on/after 01.04.2025
- EWS Income & Assets Certificate based on FY 2024-25, issued on/after 01.04.2025
- Meritorious Sportsperson certificate (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10-50 KB, 100x200 pixels)
- Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN, or College/University ID)
- Employment Exchange registration certificate (if registered)
- No Objection Certificate from current employer (for departmental candidates)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Important Dates
Application Start
23 Mar 2026
Last Date to Apply
06 May 2026
Last Fee Payment
06 May 2026
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