Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 is expected to bring 11,000+ vacancies across different state forest departments in India, offering a good opportunity for candidates who want a government job in the forest department. These posts are released by various state boards and forest departments, and candidates can apply online through the official recruitment portals
| Department | Forest Departments ( FDOI) |
|---|---|
| Posts | 11,000+ ( Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Warder, and Assistant ) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | April 2026 |
| Apply Online Last Date | May 2026 |
Eligibility
- Educational Qualification:
- 10th pass, 12th pass, Diploma or Degree depending on the post applied.
- Age Limit:
• Minimum Age: 18 years- Maximum Age: Generally around 40 years (varies by post/category).
- Age relaxation applies as per government norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
(Reserved category age relaxations as per govt rules.
Salary
- ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 / Month depending on post and level
- Benefits include allowances, pension, job security and government perks.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen: ₹00
- Pay online
Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport Size Photo
- Signature
- 10th Marksheet
- 12th Marksheet
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate
- Mobile Number & Email ID
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Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
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Forest Guard Syllabus
The Forest Guard exam usually includes General Knowledge, Mathematics, Hindi/English, and Environmental/Forest Science. Topics cover current affairs, Indian geography, basic arithmetic (percentage, ratio), grammar, and forest-related concepts like biodiversity and conservation.
On one side, the syllabus is moderate and scoring if basics are clear; however, competition is high, so regular practice and mock tests are essential for selection.
How to Apply Online For Forest Guard Vacancy 2026
- Visit the official website https://forest.gov.in
- Click on Forest Guard Recruitment 2026
- Register using: Name, Mobile Number, Email ID
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload documents: Photo, Signature, Certificates
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
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