বন দপ্তরে ৭৫০টি গ্রুপ-D পদে বাম্পার নিয়োগ

Recruitment Overview

Organisation: Forest Department
Post Name: Forest Observer / Forest Watcher
Group: Group D
Total Vacancies: 750 Posts
Application Mode: Online
Application Start Date: 1 August 2026
Extended Last Date: 30 October 2026
Educational Qualification: SSLC/Class 10 Pass
Pay Scale: ₹27,500–₹46,675

Important Dates

Notification Date: 30 June 2026
Online Application Start: 1 August 2026
Original Last Date: 31 August 2026
Extended Deadline: 30 September 2026
Latest Extended Last Date: 30 October 2026
Fee Payment: Candidates should follow the latest instructions available on the recruitment portal
The latest official recruitment portal confirms that the application deadline has been extended to 30 October 2026.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the Forest Observer post must:

Have passed SSLC/Class 10 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
Possess the required certificates and documents at the time of application.

Fulfil the prescribed physical and other eligibility conditions.

Age Limit

The prescribed age limits are:

Minimum Age: 18 Years
General Candidates: Up to 30 Years
Category IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB: Up to 32 Years
SC/ST/Category-I: Up to 33 Years

Additional relaxation may be available for eligible categories and special groups according to the applicable recruitment rules.

Salary

Selected candidates will receive the following pay scale:

Pay Scale: ₹27,500–₹46,675

The post is covered under the applicable government service and pension rules.

Application Fee

The application fee is payable through the prescribed online payment methods or notified fee-payment process.

Candidates should check the official recruitment portal for the category-wise fee and current payment deadline before submitting the application.

Selection Process

There is no conventional written examination for this recruitment.

The selection process includes:

Screening of Applications
Merit List Based on SSLC Marks
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Physical Endurance Test
Physical Efficiency Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final Selection

Candidates are shortlisted for the physical tests based on their SSLC/equivalent examination marks. The provisional shortlist is prepared in the prescribed ratio.

Physical Tests

Shortlisted candidates must satisfy the prescribed physical standards and complete the required physical tests.

The physical assessment includes checks relating to:

Height
Chest
Weight
Eyesight
Hearing
Physical fitness
Running/endurance ability
Candidates should carefully read the official notification for the detailed physical standards and test requirements.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

SSLC/Class 10 certificate and marksheet
Date of birth proof
Aadhaar Card or valid identity proof
Caste certificate, if applicable
Reservation certificate, if applicable
Disability certificate, if applicable
Ex-servicemen documents, if applicable
Recent passport-size photograph
Signature

Other certificates required under the recruitment notification

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portal.

Visit the official recruitment website.
Open the Forest Watcher/Forest Observer Recruitment 2026 section.
Read the complete notification and eligibility conditions carefully.
Register using the required details.
Fill in the online application form.
Enter educational and personal information correctly.
Upload the required certificates and documents.
Pay the applicable application fee through the prescribed method.
Check all details carefully before final submission.
Submit the application before 30 October 2026.
Download and keep a printout of the submitted application and fee receipt.

Important: Applications are accepted through online mode only. Candidates should not send a hard copy of the application unless specifically instructed by the recruiting authority.

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