Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 271 Forester, Forest Guard Posts

The last date to submit the online application for Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026 is 31 May 2026 (up to 5:30 PM). The online application portal will open on 01 May 2026, giving candidates a full month to complete their registration through the official recruitment portal forestrecruitment.tripura.gov.in. All applications must be submitted online only - no physical applications will be accepted.

A total of 271 vacancies have been announced under the Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026. Out of these, 167 posts are for Forest Guard (Group-C, Non-Gazetted) and 104 posts are for Forester (Group-C, Non-Gazetted). The category-wise distribution for Forest Guard includes UR-80 (including Ex-SM-02), SC-21, and ST-66 (including Ex-SM-01), while Forester posts include UR-39 (including Ex-SM-01), SC-21, and ST-44 (including Ex-SM-01). Additionally, 33% horizontal reservation for women is pr

For Forest Guard posts, candidates must have passed Madhyamik (Class 10) or equivalent examination. For Forester posts, candidates must have passed Higher Secondary (+2 Stage) or equivalent examination. Knowledge in Bengali or Kok-borok is desirable for both positions. Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification on or before the closing date of application.

Candidates must be between 18 to 40 years of age as on 01 May 2026. Upper age relaxation of 5 years is admissible for SC/ST candidates and Government employees. The age calculation date is 01 May 2026 for all applicants. Candidates should verify their age eligibility carefully before applying, as this is a mandatory criterion.

Yes, possession of a valid Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC) is absolutely mandatory for all applicants. Candidates without a valid PRTC are not eligible to apply for these posts under the Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026. Only bonafide residents of Tripura State with valid PRTC documentation can submit applications for Forest Guard and Forester positions.

The minimum physical standards vary by category and gender. For Male (UR & SC): minimum height 163 cm, chest girth 79 cm (normal) with 5 cm expansion; For Male (ST): minimum height 152 cm, chest girth 79 cm (normal) with 5 cm expansion; For Female (UR & SC): minimum height 150 cm, chest girth 74 cm (normal) with 5 cm expansion; For Female (ST): minimum height 145 cm, chest girth 74 cm (normal) with 5 cm expansion. Candidates should possess good physique and sound health, and persons with disabil

The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is qualifying in nature and requires candidates to cover a specified distance on foot within 4 hours. Male candidates must cover 25 km within 4 hours, while female candidates must cover 16 km within 4 hours. Only candidates who qualify in the Physical Test will proceed to the next stage of selection. Women candidates must submit a self-declaration that they are not pregnant on the date of the Physical Test.

Selection will be conducted through a Written Examination (carrying 85% marks weightage) followed by an Interview (carrying 15% marks weightage). Only candidates securing cut-off marks in the written test will be called for the interview. Final selection is subject to medical fitness. For Forest Guard, the written test includes Mathematics (20 marks), English (30 marks), General Knowledge (120 marks), with Bengali/Kokborok being qualifying in nature (minimum 40% required), plus Interview (30 mar