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

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• Updated April 28, 2026 12:02 PM
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• Tripura Forest Department has released the official Forest Guard & Forester Notification 2026 on 28th April 2026 at forest.tripura.gov.in. A total of 271 vacancies have been announced under the Tripura Forest Guard & Forester Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates aged between 18 to 40 years with a qualification of Madhyamik (Class 10) for Forest Guard and Higher Secondary (+2 Stage) for Forester can apply online from 1st May 2026 to 31st May 2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are available below.

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Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026 Overview

Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Tripura Forest Guard & Forester Vacancy 2026

• Forest Guard Vacancy Details
• Women Reservation (33% horizontal) for Forest Guard: UR-27, SC-07, ST-22 (Total 56)
• Forester Vacancy Details
• Women Reservation (33% horizontal) for Forester: UR-13, SC-07, ST-15 (Total 35)

Tripura Forest Department Eligibility Criteria 2026

• Before applying, candidates must ensure they fulfill the eligibility criteria. Applicants must possess Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC).
• Educational Qualification:
• Forest Guard: Madhyamik (Class 10) passed or equivalent.
• Forester: Higher Secondary (+2 Stage) passed or equivalent.
• Desirable: Knowledge in Bengali or Kok-borok.

Tripura Forest Guard & Forester Age Limit 2026

• Age Limit: 18-40 years as on 01 May 2026.
• Upper age relaxation of 5 years is admissible for SC/ST candidates and Government employees.

Tripura Forest Department Physical Standards & Physical Test

• Candidates should possess good physique and sound health. Persons with disabilities are not eligible.
• Minimum Physical Standards:
• Physical Test (Qualifying in nature):
• Distance to be covered on foot in 4 hours:
• Male: 25 Km
• Female: 16 Km
• Only candidates who qualify in the Physical Test will proceed further.

Tripura Forest Department Selection Process 2026

• Selection will be done through:
• Written Examination (85% marks)
• Interview (15% marks)
• Only candidates securing cut-off marks in the written test will be called for interview. Final selection is subject to medical fitness.
• Written Test Syllabus:
• For Forest Guard: Mathematics (20), English (30), General Knowledge (120), Interview (30). Bengali/Kokborok is qualifying in nature (Min 40%).
• For Forester: Mathematics (20), English (20), General Knowledge (100), Science (30), Interview (30). Bengali/Kokborok is qualifying in nature (Min 40%).

How to Apply for Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026

• Applications must be submitted in online mode only through the official portal. The step-by-step process is as follows:
• Visit the official recruitment portal: https://forestrecruitment.tripura.gov.in
• Register and fill the online application form carefully.
• Upload required documents and submit the form.
• Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
• Candidates applying for both Forest Guard and Forester posts need not appear twice for Physical Test.

Tripura Forest Department Important Instructions for Candidates

• Only online applications will be accepted. No physical applications are entertained.
• Candidates must have Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura (PRTC).
• Women candidates must submit a self-declaration that they are not pregnant on the date of Physical Test.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending any stage of recruitment.
• The vacancies are subject to increase or decrease.
• Candidates who have applied for both posts are not required to appear for physical test twice.
• For detailed syllabus and selection rules, refer to the official notification and Annexures.

Tripura Forest Department Forester, Forest Guard Important Links

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• Official Notification PDF (Forester): Click here
• Official Notification PDF (Forest Guard): Click here
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Q2. How many vacancies are announced for Tripura Forest Guard and Forester posts?

• 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 provided across both posts.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for Tripura Forest Guard and Forester posts?

• 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.

Q4. What is the age limit for Tripura Forest Guard and Forester Recruitment 2026?

• 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.

Q6. What are the physical standards required for Tripura Forest Guard and Forester posts?

• 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 disabilities are not eligible.

Q7. What is the Physical Efficiency Test for Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026?

• 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.

Q8. What is the selection process for Tripura Forest Guard and Forester posts?

• 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 marks). For Forester, the written test includes Mathematics (20 marks), English (20 marks), General Knowledge (100 marks), Science (30 marks), with Bengali/Kokborok qualifying (minimum 40%), plus Interview (30 marks).