Tripura Forest Department dropped the official notification on April 28, 2026 at forest.tripura.gov.in — Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026, 271 posts, two roles, one recruitment cycle. 167 Forest Guard seats and 104 Forester seats, both Group-C Non-Gazetted under the Government of Tripura.
Form opens May 1, 2026. Last date May 31, 2026 up to 5:30 PM. Portal for applications is forestrecruitment.tripura.gov.in.
One hard gate before everything else — Permanent Resident Certificate (PRTC) of Tripura is mandatory. No PRTC means not eligible, no exceptions.
Forest Guard needs Class 10 pass. Forester needs Higher Secondary plus 2 pass. Physical test is qualifying — clear it or the written exam doesn't matter.
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- Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Tripura Forest Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Post Wise Breakdown)
- Tripura Forest Department Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Tripura Forest Recruitment Physical Standards 2026 (Height, Chest Details)
- Tripura Forest Physical Efficiency Test 2026 (Walking Distance & Time)
- Tripura Forest Department Selection Process 2026
- How to Apply for Tripura Forest Recruitment 2026
- Tripura Forest Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026 Final Words & Preparation Tips
Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tripura Forest Department, Government of Tripura |
| Post Names | Forest Guard and Forester — Group-C Non-Gazetted |
| Total Vacancies | 271 — Forest Guard 167, Forester 104 |
| Pay Scale | Forest Guard — Level-6 ₹5700-24000 GP 2100 Forester — Level-7 ₹5700-24000 GP 2200 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Apply Start | May 1, 2026 |
| Last Date | May 31, 2026 up to 5:30 PM |
| Age Calculation Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Official Website | forest.tripura.gov.in |
Tripura Forest Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Post Wise Breakdown)
271 posts. Two separate advertisements. Women get 33% horizontal reservation across both posts.
Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 – 167 Posts Category Wise
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (including Ex-SM 02) | 80 |
| SC | 21 |
| ST (including Ex-SM 01) | 66 |
| Total | 167 |
Women horizontal reservation — UR 27, SC 7, ST 22. Total 56 seats for women.
Forester Vacancy 2026 – 104 Posts Category Wise
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (including Ex-SM 01) | 39 |
| SC | 21 |
| ST (including Ex-SM 01) | 44 |
| Total | 104 |
Women horizontal reservation — UR 13, SC 7, ST 15. Total 35 seats for women.
ST gets the biggest chunk in both posts — Tripura's tribal population demographics reflected directly in the vacancy split.
Tripura Forest Department Eligibility Criteria 2026
PRTC first — Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura. Without it the application doesn't qualify regardless of everything else. Get this document sorted before May 1 if you haven't already.
Tripura Forest Eligibility Summary Table (Quick Check)
| Requirement | Forest Guard | Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Class 10 pass | Higher Secondary +2 pass |
| PRTC | Mandatory | Mandatory |
| Age | 18 to 40 years | 18 to 40 years |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST and Govt employees — 5 years | Same |
| Desirable | Bengali or Kok-borok | Bengali or Kok-borok |
| Disability | Not eligible | Not eligible |
Tripura Forest Recruitment Physical Standards 2026 (Height, Chest Details)
Check your measurements today — not after the written exam results come out.
| Category | Height | Chest Normal | Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male — UR and SC | 163 cm | 79 cm | 5 cm |
| Male — ST | 152 cm | 79 cm | 5 cm |
| Female — UR and SC | 150 cm | 74 cm | 5 cm |
| Female — ST | 145 cm | 74 cm | 5 cm |
Persons with disabilities are not eligible for these posts. Good physique and sound health required.
Tripura Forest Physical Efficiency Test 2026 (Walking Distance & Time)
Qualifying in nature. Pass or you're out — no marks added to merit.
| Gender | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 km | 4 hours |
| Female | 16 km | 4 hours |
One useful note — candidates who apply for both Forest Guard and Forester don't need to appear for the physical test twice. One appearance covers both. Women candidates must submit a self-declaration that they are not pregnant on the physical test date.
Start training today. Written exam prep and physical prep run together — leaving body prep for after written results is a mistake with this kind of distance requirement.
Tripura Forest Department Selection Process 2026
Two stages. Written exam carries the weight, interview adds the final layer.
Written exam is 85% of total marks. Interview is 15%. Only candidates clearing the written cutoff get called for interview. Final selection subject to medical fitness.
Forest Guard Exam Pattern 2026 (Subject Wise Marks Distribution)
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 |
| English | 30 |
| General Knowledge | 120 |
| Bengali / Kok-borok | Qualifying — minimum 40% |
| Interview | 30 |
Forester Exam Pattern 2026 (Detailed Syllabus & Marks)
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 |
| English | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 100 |
| Science | 30 |
| Bengali / Kok-borok | Qualifying — minimum 40% |
| Interview | 30 |
Bengali or Kok-borok is qualifying in nature for both posts — minimum 40% needed to pass. Fail that and the rest of the score doesn't matter. Prepare it.
How to Apply for Tripura Forest Recruitment 2026
Online mode only — no physical applications accepted at any stage.
Step by step Guide
- Open forestrecruitment.tripura.gov.in
- Register with name, mobile, email and create login
- Fill personal details carefully — name as on PRTC, date of birth, category, gender
- Select post — Forest Guard or Forester or both
- Fill education details — board name, passing year, marks
- Upload photograph, signature, PRTC, education certificates, caste certificate if applicable
- Review all entries before final submission — no changes after submit
- Submit and download the confirmation printout
No TA or DA paid for any stage of recruitment. Candidates applying for both posts appear for physical test only once.
Tripura Forest Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | April 28, 2026 |
| Application Opens | May 1, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 31, 2026 up to 5:30 PM |
| Age Calculation Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Physical Test | To be announced |
| Written Exam | To be announced |
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Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026 Final Words & Preparation Tips
Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026 notification is out — April 28, 2026, 271 posts, Forest Guard and Forester both open, form goes live May 1 and closes May 31 at 5:30 PM, and bonafide Tripura residents with valid PRTC, Class 10 for Guard or plus 2 for Forester, between 18 and 40 years of age have a full month to apply at forestrecruitment.tripura.gov.in — physical test needs 25 km in 4 hours for males so start running today not after form submission, Bengali or Kok-borok qualifying section needs 40 percent minimum so don't skip that preparation, and if you're applying for both posts you only appear for physical test once which saves time. 271 state government posts. May 1. Get it done.
Disclaimer
This article Tripura Forest Department Recruitment 2026 is for general information only — details taken from Tripura Forest Department official notification dated April 28, 2026. Anything can change after publication, so before you apply go directly to forest.tripura.gov.in and read the full notification yourself.