Forest Guard Vacancies 2026

• Department: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest Department
• Division: Bajaur Forest Division, Khar
• Position: Forest Guard (BPS-08)
• Total Vacancies: 35 Posts
  • Open Merit: 31 Posts
  • Minority Quota: 04 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates wishing to apply must meet specific educational, age, and physical standard requirements:

1. Educational Qualification

• Requirement: Intermediate (Science) from any recognized board.
• Note: Candidates holding equivalent certificates or diplomas must provide proper equivalence verification; otherwise, they will not be considered eligible.

2. Age Limit

• 18 to 25 years (Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules and regulations).

3. Physical Standards

Because of the demanding nature of field duty, candidates must meet the following physical criteria:

• Height: Minimum 5 feet 6 inches.
• Chest: 32 inches (unexpanded) to 34 inches (expanded).
• Physical Endurance Test: Ability to run 3 kilometers within 15 minutes.
• Health: The candidate must be medically and physically fit.

Key Terms and Conditions

• Domicile: Only candidates holding a valid domicile of District Bajaur are eligible to apply.
• Biometric Verification: It is mandatory for applicants to get their CNIC verified through a NADRA E-Sahulat kiosk/franchise using the E-Sahulat token generated from the ETEA website before submitting their online application fee.
• Training Requirement: Selected candidates will undergo mandatory training at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest School, Thai Abbottabad.
• Service Bond: Candidates who leave the job before completing 5 years of service will be legally bound to return all expenses incurred on their training.
• Documents: Original academic documents, a Police Clearance Certificate, and other credentials must be produced at the time of the interview.

How to Apply via ETEA

The recruitment process is being conducted online through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA).

1. Online Registration: Visit the official ETEA website at www.etea.edu.pk.
2. Profile & Token Generation: Create your profile and print the NADRA E-Sahulat token for biometric verification.
3. Fee Payment: Print the system-generated deposit slip. Deposit the prescribed test fee at any UBL Bank branch, or via the EasyPaisa App/Agent. Keep the original paid deposit slip safe.
4. No Hard Copies Required: Candidates do not need to send physical documents to ETEA at the initial stage.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: June 15, 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: June 30, 2026

Contact Information

For official queries or further clarifications, applicants can contact the office of the Divisional Forest Officer (Muntazim Janglat), Bajaur Forest Division, Khar at 0942221290.

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