Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 271 Forester, Forest Guard Posts
## 1. Recruitment Overview & Key Dates
This section covers the general details of the notification and the timeline for application.
| Feature | Details |
| Organisation | Tripura Forest Department |
| Post Names | Forest Guard & Forester (Group-C, Non-Gazetted) |
| Total Vacancies | 271 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | |
| Application Period | 01 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 (5:30 PM) |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 May 2026 |
## 2. Vacancy Breakdown
The recruitment includes a 33% horizontal reservation for women candidates.
| Post | UR | SC | ST | Total | Women Reservation |
| Forest Guard | 80 | 21 | 66 | 167 | 56 (UR-27, SC-07, ST-22) |
| Forester | 39 | 21 | 44 | 104 | 35 (UR-13, SC-07, ST-15) |
## 3. Eligibility, Pay Scale, and Age Limit
Applicants must possess a Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC).
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Pay Scale (Monthly) | Age Limit (as of 01 May 2026) |
| Forest Guard | Madhyamik (Class 10) Pass | Level-6 (₹ 5700–24000 + GP 2100) | 18–40 Years* |
| Forester | Higher Secondary (10+2) Pass | Level-7 (₹ 5700–24000 + GP 2200) | 18–40 Years* |
Note: *Upper age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST candidates and Government employees. Knowledge of Bengali or Kok-borok is desirable.
## 4. Physical Standards & Physical Test
The physical test is qualifying in nature. Candidates with disabilities are not eligible.
| Category | Min. Height | Chest (Normal) | Chest (Expansion) | Walking Test (4 Hours) |
| Male (UR & SC) | 163 cm | 79 cm | 05 cm | 25 Km |
| Male (ST) | 152 cm | 79 cm | 05 cm | 25 Km |
| Female (UR & SC) | 150 cm | 74 cm | 05 cm | 16 Km |
| Female (ST) | 145 cm | 74 cm | 05 cm | 16 Km |
## 5. Selection Process & Exam Syllabus
Selection is based on a Written Examination (85%) and an Interview (15%).
| Subject | Forest Guard (Marks) | Forester (Marks) |
| General Knowledge | 120 | 100 |
| English | 30 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Science | — | 30 |
| Interview | 30 | 30 |
| Bengali/Kokborok | Qualifying (Min 40%) | Qualifying (Min 40%) |
## 6. How to Apply
Visit Portal: Go to
.forestrecruitment.tripura.gov.in Registration: Register and fill out the online application form.
Uploads: Attach required documents and submit.
Print: Keep a physical copy of the submitted form for future reference.
Pro Tip: If you are applying for both posts, you only need to appear for the Physical Test once.

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