Jharkhand Forest Department Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Officer & Staff Posts – Download Notice PDF (India)

DEPARTMENT OF FOREST, ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE, JHARKHAND

(Government of Jharkhand | India)

Van Bhawan, Doranda, Ranchi, Jharkhand – 834002, India

Official Notification Ref: Departmental Order No. 281 / 2026

RECRUITMENT & DEPARTMENTAL NOTIFICATION FOR FOREST CADRE POSITIONS IN INDIA

Jharkhand Forest Department Recruitment Notification 2026 (India): Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Government of Jharkhand, India, has published an official departmental order and recruitment notification (Order Ref: 281) for filling up various vacant positions across administrative, technical, research, and forestry field cadres. Eligible candidates possessing prescribed educational qualifications (10th / 12th Pass / B.Sc. Forestry / M.Sc. Botany / Agriculture / Environmental Science / Diploma) from recognized institutions are invited to submit their applications prior to the closing deadline.

1. OVERVIEW & VACANCY DETAILS

Department Name	Department of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Jharkhand
State & Country	Jharkhand, India (ভারত)
Order Reference ID	departmental-orders_281.pdf
Category	State Government Forestry & Environment Recruitment
Positions Offered	Senior Research Fellow, Forestry Technical Staff, Field Supervisor & Administrative Posts
Nature of Job	Contractual / Deputation / Regular Basis (As per State Forest Rules)
Pay Matrix / Remuneration	As per 7th Pay Commission / Consolidated Project Emoluments (+ HRA)
Job Location	Van Bhawan Ranchi & District Forest Divisions across Jharkhand, India
Application Mode	Offline / Walk-in Interview / Postal Submission
Official Portal	forest.jharkhand.gov.in

2. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & QUALIFICATIONS

Post Cadre	Essential Qualifications & Criteria (India Standard)
Research & Scientific Officers	M.Sc. in Forestry, Botany, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Wildlife Science, or Biotechnology with minimum 60% marks. NET / GATE qualification or Ph.D. with relevant field experience in forestry research.
Technical & Field Cadre Staff	B.Sc. in Forestry / Life Sciences / Agriculture or Diploma in Engineering with computer literacy and GIS mapping knowledge.
Administrative & Support Staff	10th (Matric) or 12th (Intermediate) / Graduation passed from a recognized Education Board / University in India.

Age Limit & Relaxations (Jharkhand Govt Rules):

• Upper Age Limit: Maximum 35 to 45 Years as per specific post rules.
• Age relaxations applicable for SC, ST, OBC, Women, and PwBD candidates as per Government of Jharkhand reservation guidelines.

3. SELECTION PROCEDURE & APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Selection Procedure:

• Screening of applications based on academic record, qualifications, and experience.
• Written Test / Walk-in Interview / Practical Skill Test conducted at Van Bhawan, Ranchi.

How to Apply:

• Download the official departmental order PDF using the link given below.
• Prepare the application form in the prescribed bio-data format along with a recent passport-size photo.
• Attach self-attested copies of educational mark sheets, degree certificates, caste proof, and experience certificates.
• Submit the completed application form by Registered Post / Speed Post or present it during the Walk-in Interview at Van Bhawan, Doranda, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

4. OFFICIAL CIRCULAR & WEBSITE LINKS

Click the action buttons below to download the official Jharkhand Forest Department notice PDF or visit the state portal:

📄 Download Official Jharkhand Forest Order PDF

🌐 Visit Official Jharkhand Forest Portal (forest.jharkhand.gov.in)