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.
Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Government of Tripura, Tripura Forest Department has released advertisement for direct recruitment of 167 posts of Forest Guard and 104 posts of Forester (Group-C, Non-Gazetted). Candidates are advised to read the official advertisement carefully and check post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, physical standards, selection process and application details before applying online.
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.