| Advertisement Number | Date of Publication | Last Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| 7-I/3-2021 & 7-II/3-2021 | 23.03.2021 | 27.03.2021 |
The Government of Himachal Pradesh has focused on reforestation in the state. Hence, the department of Forest has been authorized to stop deforestation along with plantation. The department requires manpower for the execution of the mentioned tasks. It has decided to engage candidates as Range Forest Officer on a contract basis.
The department has aligned with Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission for the recruitment process. And hence, Himachal Pradesh PSC has released a notification of recruitment on its official website. It will collect information through Online Recruitment Application and the online form will be functional up to 19th April 2021.
But before proceeding, do read the official notification of the recruitment. This would help to gain detailed information about the vacancies in this notification.
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Vacancy & Salary Details.
| Name of the Post | Number of Vacancies | Salary |
| Range Forest Officer, Class-II (Gazetted) | 45 | Contractual Amount- ₹ 15,100/- pm, (Pay Band- ₹ 10,300 – 34,800, Grade Pay- 4,800/- |
Category Wise Vacancy Details.
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
| General | 07 |
| EWS of HP | 04 |
| SC of HP | 09 |
| ST of HP | 04 |
| OBC of HP | 07 |
| General Ex-Servicemen of HP | 04 |
| General Wards of Ex-Servicemen of HP | 06 |
| Sc Ex-Servicemen of HP | 01 |
| SC Wards Ex-Servicemen of HP | 01 |
| ST Ex-Servicemen of HP | 01 |
| OBC Ex-Servicemen of HP | 01 |
| Total Vacancies | 45 |
Physical Measurements Details.
| Category | Height | Chest Girth |
| Male candidates. | 163 cm | 79 cm normal & 5 cm expansion |
| Female candidates | 150 cm | 74 cm normal & 5 cm expansion |
There is relaxation in height for Scheduled Tribes and special communities like Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaonis, and more (read the official notification for a complete list). The mentioned categories have the minimum height measurement as follows.
| Category | Height |
| Male candidates. | 152 cm |
| Female candidates | 145 cm |
Qualification Details.
Range Forest Officer-
Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering in a discipline mentioned in the official notification, from a recognized institution/university. Read the official notification for all subjects list in which qualification is required.
Age & Relaxation Details.
| Category | Age limit on 01.01.2021 | Upper Age Relaxation |
| UR | 21 – 31 years | – |
| OBC of HP | 21 – 31 years | 5 years |
| SC/ST of HP | 21 – 31 years | 5 years |
| WFF/PwD of HP | 21 – 31 years | 5 years |
| Govt Employee/Ex-Servicemen of HP | 21 – 31 years | As per Govt instruction. |
Application Fee Details.
| Category | Examination Fee |
| General/EWS/WFF/Ex-Servicemen/General Wards of Ex-Servicemen of HP/Other State candidates | ₹ 400/- |
| SC/ST/OBC/BPL/EWS(BPL) of HP/SC/ST/OBC Wards of Ex-Servicemen of HP | ₹ 100/- |
| Ex-Servicemen/Women/Blind/Visually impaired of HP | Fee exempted |
Candidates can pay their examination fee using Credit Card/ Debit Card/Internet Banking through “e-Payment Gateway” on or before the prescribed closing date of online application through the OTRS portal.
Important Dates & Time.
| Activity | Date | Time |
| Commencement of online application registration and examination fee submission. | 23.03.2021 | |
| Last date for online application and examination fee submission. | 19.04.2021 | 11:59 PM (IST) |
Important Links.
| Link for | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | View / Download |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
| Application Format Download Link | Register & Submit. |