Tripura Forest Department has released recruitment notifications for 271 temporary Group-C Non-Gazetted posts of Forester and Forest Guard. The recruitment includes 104 Forester posts and 167 Forest Guard posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal from 01-05-2026 to 31-05-2026 up to 5:30 PM. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Candidates must be bona fide citizens of India and must have a Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC). The selection process includes written examination, interview, physical standard test, physical test and medical fitness test.
Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organization Name |
Tripura Forest Department |
| Post Name |
Forester and Forest Guard |
| Total Posts |
271 |
| Forester Vacancies |
104 |
| Forest Guard Vacancies |
167 |
| Job Type |
Group-C, Non-Gazetted |
| Apply Mode |
Online |
| Application Start Date |
01-05-2026 |
| Last Date |
31-05-2026 up to 5:30 PM |
| Official Portal |
forestrecruitment.tripura.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
UR |
SC |
ST |
Total |
| Forester |
39 |
21 |
44 |
104 |
| Forest Guard |
80 |
21 |
66 |
167 |
| Total |
119 |
42 |
110 |
271 |
Women Reservation
| Post Name |
UR |
SC |
ST |
Total Reserved for Women |
| Forester |
13 |
7 |
15 |
35 |
| Forest Guard |
27 |
7 |
22 |
56 |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name |
Qualification |
| Forester |
Higher Secondary (+2) passed or equivalent standard |
| Forest Guard |
Madhyamik passed or equivalent standard |
Desirable Qualification
- Knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok is desirable.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age will be calculated as on 01-05-2026.
- Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and Government employees.
Pay Scale
| Post Name |
Pay Scale |
| Forester |
Rs. 5700-24,000/- with Grade Pay Rs. 2200/-, Level-7 of Tripura State Pay Matrix, 2018 |
| Forest Guard |
Rs. 5700-24,000/- with Grade Pay Rs. 2100/-, Level-6 of Tripura State Pay Matrix, 2018 |
Physical Standards
| Category |
Minimum Height |
Chest Normal |
Chest Expansion |
| Male - General & SC |
163 cm |
79 cm |
5 cm |
| Male - ST |
152 cm |
79 cm |
5 cm |
| Female - UR & SC |
150 cm |
74 cm |
5 cm |
| Female - ST |
145 cm |
74 cm |
5 cm |
Physical Test
| Candidate |
Distance |
Time |
| Male |
25 km walking test |
4 hours |
| Female |
16 km walking test |
4 hours |
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Interview
- Physical Standard Test
- Physical Test
- Medical Examination
The recruitment will be based on 85% written examination and 15% interview. Only candidates who obtain the cut-off marks in the written examination will be called for interview and further recruitment process.
Exam Pattern
Forester Exam Pattern
| Subject |
Marks |
| Mathematics |
20 |
| English |
20 |
| General Knowledge |
100 |
| Science |
30 |
| Interview |
30 |
| Total excluding Bengali/Kokborok |
200 |
| Bengali / Kokborok, any one, qualifying in nature |
100 |
Forest Guard Exam Pattern
| Subject |
Marks |
| Mathematics |
20 |
| English |
30 |
| General Knowledge |
120 |
| Interview |
30 |
| Total excluding Kokborok/Bengali |
200 |
| Kokborok / Bengali, any one, qualifying in nature |
100 |
Syllabus
- Mathematics: 10th standard level
- English: 10th standard level
- Science: 10th standard level, applicable for Forester
- General Knowledge: Tripura, North-East, India, flora, fauna, climate, plant nutrition, soil, river system, life science, physical science, law and information technology as applicable
- Bengali / Kokborok: 10th standard syllabus, minimum 40% marks to qualify
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal at https://forestrecruitment.tripura.gov.in.
- Open the online application link for Forester or Forest Guard recruitment.
- Fill in personal, educational, category and communication details carefully.
- Upload required documents as per instructions.
- Submit the application form before 31-05-2026 up to 5:30 PM.
- Keep a printout or copy of the submitted application form for future use.
Important Instructions
- Applications will be accepted only in online mode.
- No physical application will be accepted.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.
- Candidates applying for both Forester and Forest Guard posts are not required to appear for the physical examination and physical test twice.
- Persons with disabilities are not eligible because these are forestry field posts.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the recruitment process.
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