Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026: The Tripura Forest Department, Government of Tripura, has released an official recruitment notification for the appointment of Forest Guard and Forester (Group-C, Non-Gazetted) posts under the Forest Department.
A total of 271 vacancies (167 forest guard + 104 foresters) have been announced for recruitment across the state. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal, forestrecruitment.tripura.gov.in from 1st May 2026 to 31st May 2026 (up to 5:30 PM).
Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026
| Organization | Tripura Forest Department |
| Posts | Forest Guard & Forester |
| Total Vacancies | 271 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Tripura |
| Category | Government Job |
Vacancy Details
Forest Guard (167 Posts)
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 80 |
| SC | 21 |
| ST | 66 |
| Total | 167 |
Women Reservation: 56 posts (33%)
Forester (104 Posts)
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 39 |
| SC | 21 |
| ST | 44 |
| Total | 104 |
Women Reservation: 35 posts (33%)
Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
| Forest Guard | Madhyamik (10th pass) or equivalent |
| Forester | Higher Secondary (+2) or equivalent |
Desirable: Knowledge of Bengali or Kokborok
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Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Cut-off Date | 01 May 2026 |
| Relaxation | 5 years for SC/ST & govt. employees |
Salary Details
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Forest Guard | Level-6 | ₹5,700 – ₹24,000 + GP ₹2,100 |
| Forester | Level-7 | ₹5,700 – ₹24,000 + GP ₹2,200 |
Stage-wise Selection
- Written Examination (85%)
- Interview (15%)
- Physical Standard Test
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Medical Examination
Only candidates who qualify in the written exam will be called for the interview.
Physical Standards
Height & Chest Requirements
| Category | Male Height | Female Height | Chest (Male) |
| UR/SC | 163 cm | 150 cm | 79 cm (+5 expansion) |
| ST | 152 cm | 145 cm | 79 cm (+5 expansion) |
Physical Efficiency Test
| Gender | Distance | Time |
| Male | 25 Km | 4 Hours |
| Female | 16 Km | 4 Hours |
Exam Pattern
Forest Guard Exam
| Subject | Marks |
| Mathematics | 20 |
| English | 30 |
| General Knowledge | 120 |
| Interview | 30 |
| Total | 200 |
Forester Exam
| Subject | Marks |
| Mathematics | 20 |
| English | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 100 |
| Science | 30 |
| Interview | 30 |
| Total | 200 |
Bengali/Kokborok is qualifying (minimum 40% required).
How to Apply for Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website: https://forestrecruitment.tripura.gov.in
- Click on the recruitment link
- Register using valid details
- Fill out the application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Submit the form and take a printout
Important Links
| Official Website Link |
| Official Notification Link1 || Link2 |
FAQs
1. What is the total number of vacancies?
A total of 271 vacancies are available (167 forest guards + 104 foresters).
2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 31st May 2026 (5:30 PM).
3. What is the qualification required?
- Forest Guard: 10th Pass
- Forester: 12th Pass
4. Is there any physical test?
Yes, candidates must pass the physical standards and the walking test.