Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment 2026: The official announcement for the Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment has been released by the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer and Managing Director, District Minor Forest Produce Co-operative Union Limited, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. This year, the Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment drive aims to fill a vacancy for the position of Manager.
The position is available under the Primary Minor Forest Produce Co-operative Society Limited, Majhgawan, located in the Kota region of Bilaspur district. Local residents belonging to traditional Tendupatta collector families are highly encouraged to check their eligibility and apply for this Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment opportunity.
Job Summary for Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment
- Job Title: Manager (प्रबंधक)
- Number of Vacancies: 01 Post
- Category Reservation: Unreserved (Open to all eligible candidates)
- Organization: District Minor Forest Produce Co-operative Union Limited, Bilaspur
- Location of Posting: Primary Minor Forest Produce Co-operative Society Ltd., Majhgawan (Tehsil & Janpad Panchayat: Kota, District: Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh)
- Nature of Employment: Selected candidates will initially serve on a probation period of 3 years.
Key Dates for Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment
- Application Commencement Date: May 28, 2026
- Last Date for Application Submission: June 20, 2026 (By 5:00 PM)
Eligibility Criteria for Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment
1. Educational Qualifications
- Basic Education: Candidates must have cleared Class 12 (Higher Secondary) from a recognized educational board.
- Technical Skills: A minimum of a 1-year diploma, degree, or certificate in computer applications from an institution recognized by the Chhattisgarh or Central government is mandatory.
2. Domicile & Family Background Requirements for Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment
- Tendupatta Collector Family Status: The applicant must be a member of a local Tendupatta collector family. To qualify under this rule, the family must have collected a minimum of 500 bundles (gaddi) of Tendupatta per year for at least 3 years during the last 5 years (from 2021 to 2025). The candidate’s name must also be registered on the family’s Tendupatta collection card.
- Local Residency: It is mandatory for the applicant to be a permanent resident of the specific village/area falling under the jurisdiction of the Majhgawan Primary Co-operative Society.
3. Age Limit for Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxations apply for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer), and female applicants according to prevailing Chhattisgarh state government regulations.
Selection Process & Weightage System for Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment
The selection for this Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment post will be entirely merit-based. A total pool of 125 marks is designated for evaluating applicants, distributed as follows:
- Higher Secondary Score (Weightage: 100 Marks): Marks are allotted directly in proportion to your Class 12 passing percentage. For example, a student with a 78% score receives 78 marks.
- Graduation Bonus (Weightage: 15 Marks): Candidates who have completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline receive a flat addition of 15 marks.
- Work Experience (Weightage: 05 Marks): Applicants holding at least 1 year of experience in computer operations or accounting within a government office, public sector undertaking, or a recognized cooperative bank/institution will be granted 5 marks.
- Category Weightage (Weightage: 05 Marks): Eligible SC and ST applicants receive a special bonus of 5 marks.
How to Apply for Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment
- Download and accurately fill out the offline application form.
- Affix a recent passport-sized photograph signed and verified by a gazetted officer.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required educational and administrative documents.
- Enclose the application in an envelope and send it strictly via Speed Post or Registered Post.
Official Mailing Address: Office of the Divisional Forest Officer and Managing Director, District Minor Forest Produce Co-operative Union Limited, Bilaspur, near Bhakt Kanvar Ram Gate, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh – Pin: 495001
Note: Hand-delivered applications, drop-box submissions, or those sent through standard courier/ordinary post will face automatic rejection.
Documents to Enclose for Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
- Graduation marksheet and degree certificate (if applicable)
- Computer application diploma/degree certificate (DCA, PGDCA, etc.)
- Valid Domicile/Residential Certificate issued by a competent revenue officer
- Caste Certificate (for age relaxation or bonus marks evaluation)
- Tendupatta Collector Card/Passbook detailing collection history for 3 out of the last 5 years (must be verified by the local Phad Munshi or Society Manager)
- Live registration certificate from the Employment Exchange
- Valid work experience certificates (if applicable)
Security Deposit Requirement for Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment
Upon final selection and prior to receiving the formal joining orders, the selected candidate must submit a Security Deposit of ₹10,000 (Ten Thousand Rupees). This can be deposited as cash or in the form of a fixed deposit/solvency with the primary co-operative society.
For more information, downloading the application format, or tracking updates on the Chhattisgarh Forest Department Recruitment, visit the official Chhattisgarh State Minor Forest Produce Federation web portal at www.cgmfpfed.org or check the Bilaspur district administration site at www.bilaspur.gov.in.