Tamil Nadu Forest Department jobs for Forest Guard in Chennai. Last Date to apply: 21 May 2023

Forest Guard
Job Description
Government of Tamil Nadu, Forest Department, Chennai invites online applications from 10th class passed candidates for direct recruitment for the posts of Forest Guard and Forest Guard with Driving Licence during the year 2019-2020.
Name of the Post |
Total Vacancies |
Forest Guard |
227 |
Forest Guard with Driving Licence |
93 |
Age Limit: 21 to 30 years for General; 21 to 35 years for SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DTs, BCs and BCMs and DWs of all Castes; 21 to 30 years for Ex-servicemen.
Pay Scale: Level 5 Rs.18200 â 57900/-
Educational Qualification:
Forest Guard
(1) A pass in Higher Secondary Course (Matric + 12th Class) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology or Botany as one of the Subject.
Forest Guard with Driving Licence
(1) High Secondary / 10+2 Pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology or Botany as one of the subjects.
(2) Must possess a valid driving licence issued by the competent Transport Authority.
(3) Must possess a certificate from a reputed firm or company to the effect that the candidate possess experience in driving*of Light motor vehicles / Heavy Motor Vehicles for a period of not less than three years after getting the driving licence.
(4) Must possess basic knowledge about the general mechanism of automobiles.
(5) Must possess first aid certificate issued by the recognized organization in Tamil Nadu.
Physical Standards:
Category |
Height |
Chest (Normal) |
Chest (Expansion) |
Male |
163 Cms |
79 Cms |
05 Cms on full inspiration |
Female and 3rd Gender |
150 Cms |
74 Cms |
05 Cms on full inspiration |
Selection Process: Online Examination, Certificate Verification, Physical Standards Verification and Endurance Test in 1:3 ratio for final Selection.
Exam Fee: Rs.300/- + applicable service charges for general and OBC category candidates; Rs. 150/- + applicable service charges for SC / ST candidates. The fee should be made only through online payment gateway.