Tripura Forest Forester & Forest Guard 2026 — 271 Posts

About This Job

Tripura Forest Department is hiring 271 Forester and Forest Guard (Group-C) posts under the Office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. If you have passed Higher Secondary (+2) or Madhyamik (10th) and hold a Tripura Permanent Resident Certificate (PRTC), you can apply online. The last date to apply is 31 May 2026 (5.30 PM). Pay scale is Rs. 5,700-24,000 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,200 / 2,100 under the Tripura State Pay Matrix 2018.

Tripura Forest Department Forester and Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 - 271 Posts

The Tripura Forest Department, Government of Tripura, has released two separate advertisements for direct recruitment of Uniformed Forest Field Staff. There are 104 Forester posts (Level-7) and 167 Forest Guard posts (Level-6), both Group-C, Non-Gazetted and temporary in nature. 33% of the posts are reserved for women candidates. Selection is through a common written examination (85%) and interview (15%), with a single physical examination and physical test if you apply for both posts.

Vacancy Breakdown

Post-wise Vacancies

• Forester (Group-C, Level-7): 104 posts
• Forest Guard (Group-C, Level-6): 167 posts

Forester — Category-wise Breakdown (104 posts)

• UR (Unreserved): 39 (incl. 1 Ex-Servicemen)
• SC: 21
• ST: 44 (incl. 1 Ex-Servicemen)
• Women horizontal reservation (33%): 35 posts

Forest Guard — Category-wise Breakdown (167 posts)

• UR (Unreserved): 80 (incl. 2 Ex-Servicemen)
• SC: 21
• ST: 66 (incl. 1 Ex-Servicemen)
• Women horizontal reservation (33%): 56 posts

Who Can Apply?

For Forester (Level-7 — Rs. 5,700-24,000 + GP Rs. 2,200)

• Qualification: Higher Secondary (+2) Stage passed or equivalent
• Desirable: Knowledge of Bengali or Kok-borok

For Forest Guard (Level-6 — Rs. 5,700-24,000 + GP Rs. 2,100)

• Qualification: Madhyamik (10th Class) passed or equivalent
• Desirable: Knowledge of Bengali or Kok-borok

Mandatory for Both Posts

• You must hold a Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC) as per GA (P&T) Department Notification dated 07.07.2023.
• You must possess good physique and sound health and be fit for arduous forestry field work.
• Persons with disabilities are not eligible as these are forestry field posts.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 40 years as on 01 May 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and for Government employees.
• Women candidates must bring a self-declaration certifying that they are not pregnant on the date of the physical test.

Salary

• Forester (Level-7): Pay scale Rs. 5,700-24,000 with Grade Pay of Rs. 2,200 per month
• Forest Guard (Level-6): Pay scale Rs. 5,700-24,000 with Grade Pay of Rs. 2,100 per month
• Pay as per Tripura State Pay Matrix 2018, plus DA and other allowances as per Government of Tripura rules
• Subject to revision by the Government from time to time

Physical Standards

For Male Candidates

• Height — General & SC: 163 cm
• Height — ST: 152 cm
• Chest: 79 cm normal, 84 cm expanded (5 cm expansion)

For Female Candidates

• Height — UR & SC: 150 cm
• Height — ST: 145 cm
• Chest: 74 cm normal, 79 cm expanded (5 cm expansion)

Physical Test (Qualifying)

• Male candidates: Walk 25 km within 4 hours
• Female candidates: Walk 16 km within 4 hours
• Only candidates who clear the physical test will proceed to further stages

Selection Process

Selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Written Examination (85% weight): Cut-off marks may be different for different categories. Syllabus is given in Annexure-B of the notification.
2. Physical Standard Test & Physical Endurance Test (Qualifying): 25 km walk in 4 hours for men, 16 km walk in 4 hours for women.
3. Interview (15% weight): Only candidates who qualify in the written test and physical test will be called.
4. Medical Examination: Conducted by Health Department, Government of Tripura to certify fitness for strenuous outdoor/field work.

Candidates applying for both Forester and Forest Guard posts will appear for the physical examination only once.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official online portal at forestrecruitment.tripura.gov.in.
2. Register yourself using your mobile number and OTP.
3. Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational and PRTC details.
4. Upload your photograph, signature and supporting documents.
5. Pay the application fee online (if applicable as per the portal).
6. Submit the form and download a copy for your records.
7. Apply before 31 May 2026, 5.30 PM. Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.

Only online applications are accepted. No physical applications will be entertained.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 01 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 31 May 2026 (5.30 PM)
• Written Exam Date: To be announced
• Physical Test Date: To be announced
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Patrol assigned forest beats and ranges to protect forest produce, wildlife and biodiversity
• Prevent and detect forest offences such as illicit felling, encroachment, poaching and forest fires
• Assist in afforestation, plantation and forest regeneration activities
• Maintain registers of forest produce, seizures, plantation records and beat diaries
• Lead and supervise junior field staff (in case of Forester) during routine and emergency duties
• Co-ordinate with local communities, Joint Forest Management Committees and Panchayats
• Assist Range Officers in survey, demarcation and boundary maintenance of forest areas
• Work in remote and difficult terrain, often staying at field stations away from family