Latest Forest Department Jobs News 2025 – Apply Now

If you’re aspiring for a career in forest services or wildlife conservation, 2025 offers several promising opportunities across Indian states and central agencies. Below is a roundup of the latest job notifications, updates, results, and tips to help you stay ahead.

✅ Key Recent Notifications & Updates

Madhya Pradesh – State Project Officer (Forest)

• The MP Forest Department has opened applications (offline mode) for State Project Officer posts.
• Educational requirement: Diploma or Postgraduate degree
• Age limit: 25 to 50 years
• Salary range: ₹65,000 to ₹1,48,000 per month
• Last date to apply: 26 October 2025

Rajasthan – Forest Guard, Forester & Surveyor

• Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has announced 785 vacancies including Forest Guard, Forester, and Surveyor roles.
• Breakdown: 483 positions for Forest Guard, 259 for Forester, 43 for Surveyor
• Eligibility: 10th/12th + ITI or additional qualifications depending on the post

Andhra Pradesh – Forest Section & Beat Officer

• The APPSC has released results for the Forest Section Officer, Forest Beat Officer, and Assistant Beat Officer recruitment.
• The written examination was conducted on September 7, 2025.
• Qualified candidates will move on to further stages (main exam, physical tests, medical, etc.).

Delhi – Forest Department Recruitment

• The Delhi forest department has posted circulars for recruitment to the post of Forest Ranger (on deputation) and Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) (on deputation). Delhi Forests
• These are not new recruitment exams but rather internal or deputation-based appointments. Delhi Forests

Central / MoEF & CC – Contract & Deputation Roles

• The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change is currently advertising various positions on a contract or deputation basis. Ministry of Environment and Forests
• This includes Deputy Director (Finance) in the National Tiger Conservation Authority, among others. Ministry of Environment and Forests

State-Level Departments – Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, etc.

• Karnataka’s forest department has multiple recruitment notifications, especially for Beat Forester / Forest Guard roles. Aranya+1
• Tamil Nadu Forest Department maintains a recruitment portal, and has historically filled hundreds of posts in a few months. forests.tn.gov.in
• Gujarat Forest Department also posts news and announcements, including appointments and contractual roles. Gujarat Forests

📰 Recent Trends & Policy Shifts

• States are increasingly reserving a share of forest department jobs for women. For instance, Maharashtra announced that 51% of new forest dept jobs will be reserved for women under “Van Shakti 2025.” The Times of India
• There is a growing emphasis on contract, deputation, and project-based roles rather than only permanent staff roles. (Seen in MoEFCC notifications) Ministry of Environment and Forests
• Many state departments are relying on digital recruitment portals and transparency in selection, which is helping applicants track status and outcomes faster.

🛠️ Tips to Maximize Your Chances

1. Stay updated: Monitor official state forest department sites and recruitment portals regularly (e.g. Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka).
2. Meet eligibility precisely: Many roles have strict age limits, educational qualifications, and physical standards.
3. Prepare physical & endurance tests early: For forest guard / beat officer roles, physical fitness is often a key eliminator.
4. Document readiness: Keep your certificates, identity proofs, domicile, caste certificates (if applicable) ready and valid.
5. Track timelines diligently: Many notifications give 3–4 weeks window. For example, MP’s recruitment ends 26 October 2025. FreeJobAlert
6. Backup plan: Apply for both permanent and contract/deputation posts; don’t rely on just one application.