Forest Guard/Ranger Bharti 2026
वन विभाग भर्ती 2026 — फॉरेस्ट गार्ड, रेंजर, वनपाल
Find the latest forest guard bharti 2026 and van vibhag vacancy across all states. Candidates with 10th, 12th, or graduation can apply for posts like Forest Guard, Van Rakshak, Vanpal, Forest Ranger, Deputy Ranger, and Forest Officer in state forest departments and central wildlife organizations. These jobs offer pay scale of Rs 19,900 - 35,400+ (Level 2-6) with government benefits like pension, medical, uniform allowance, risk allowance, and housing in forest areas.
यहां वन विभाग की सभी नवीनतम भर्तियां देखें। फॉरेस्ट गार्ड, वनपाल, वन रक्षक, रेंजर और वन अधिकारी की सभी राज्यों की भर्ती अधिसूचनाएं एक जगह।
Frequently Asked Questions — Forest Guard/Ranger Jobs
What is the eligibility for Forest Guard jobs?▼
For Forest Guard posts, the minimum qualification is 10th pass (Matriculation) or 12th pass depending on the state. Age limit is generally 18-25 years (with relaxation for OBC/SC/ST). Physical standards: Height - 163cm (Male), 150cm (Female) for general category. Chest - 79cm (unexpanded), 84cm (expanded) for males. Candidates must be physically fit and able to walk long distances in forest terrain.
Forest Guard ki salary kitni hoti hai?▼
Forest Guard ko Pay Level 2-3 (Rs 19,900 - Rs 63,200 basic pay) milta hai. Allowances (DA, HRA, uniform, ration, risk allowance) ke saath gross salary Rs 25,000-35,000 per month hoti hai. Forest Ranger ko Pay Level 6-7 (Rs 35,400 - Rs 1,12,400) milta hai jo allowances ke saath Rs 50,000-65,000 tak hoti hai. Senior posts jaise Deputy Forest Officer, ACF ko aur zyada salary milti hai.
What is the physical test for Forest Guard recruitment?▼
Forest Guard physical test includes: Running - 25 km walk in 4 hours (male), 14 km walk in 4 hours (female) in some states, or 1600m run in 6 minutes (male), 800m run in 4 minutes (female). Height measurement. Chest measurement (for males). Long jump and high jump in some states. Cycling test in some forest departments. Physical standards vary by state.
How to become a Forest Ranger or Forest Officer?▼
To become a Forest Ranger, appear for State Forest Service exams conducted by State PSCs (like UPPSC, MPPSC, RPSC). For Indian Forest Service (IFS), clear UPSC Civil Services exam and opt for IFS. For Deputy Ranger/Forester, apply through state forest department exams. Qualification for Ranger is graduation (B.Sc. preferred), for IFS it is graduation with a science subject or engineering degree.
Which states have the most Forest Guard vacancies?▼
States with frequent Forest Guard/Ranger vacancies include: Rajasthan (RSMSSB Forest Guard), Madhya Pradesh (MP Vanrakshak), Chhattisgarh (CG Van Vibhag), Maharashtra (Forest Department), Uttarakhand (UKSSSC Forest Guard), Karnataka (KFD), Tamil Nadu (TNFUSRC), Gujarat, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Central organizations like Project Tiger, Wildlife Institute of India, and National Parks also recruit regularly.
Forest Guard bharti mein kya documents chahiye?▼
Forest Guard bharti ke liye zaruri documents: 10th/12th marksheet aur certificate, Aadhar Card, caste certificate (OBC/SC/ST ke liye), domicile/residence certificate, character certificate, medical fitness certificate, passport size photo, driving license (kuch states mein), sports certificate (agar hai to extra marks ke liye). Kuch states mein NCC certificate aur computer certificate ko preference milti hai.