The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC) is expected to release the Forest Beat Officer recruitment notification in June 2026, opening the gateway for thousands of aspirants seeking positions in the state forest department. The recruitment drive will be conducted to fill 1,393 approved vacancies under the Telangana Forest Department, with the detailed notification PDF to be made available on the official TGPSC website for candidates to access eligibility, application process and examination requirements.
Vacancy and Notification Timeline
The commission is expected to announce the official notification in June 2026, detailing 1,393 posts sanctioned for recruitment across various forest divisions within the state, along with application guidelines and fee structure. Candidates are advised to regularly check the TGPSC website for updates.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have passed Intermediate or equivalent examination from a recognised board, with age limits set between 18 and 31 years, including applicable relaxations for reserved categories as per government norms. The detailed eligibility criteria will be mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection process includes a written examination comprising two objective papers in General Knowledge and General Mathematics, followed by a walking test, medical examination and certificate verification. The walking test is designed to assess the physical endurance of candidates for field duties.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply through the official TGPSC portal using One Time Registration credentials, fill in the application form, upload required documents, select examination centre preferences and complete fee payment online before submission. The direct link to visit the official website will be provided in the notification.
Application Fee Details
The application fee is set at Rs 280, comprising a Rs 200 application charge and Rs 80 examination fee, while unemployed local youth and ex-servicemen are generally exempt from the examination fee component as per prevailing rules.
Physical Standards and Medical Fitness
As a uniformed field role, candidates must meet prescribed height and chest measurement standards, along with physical endurance benchmarks assessed through a walking test, followed by medical examination to confirm fitness for forest protection duties.
Selection Stages
Candidates will undergo a multi stage selection process beginning with two objective written papers in General Knowledge and General Mathematics, followed by a qualifying walking test designed to assess endurance, then medical examination and final certificate verification to confirm eligibility, local status and educational qualifications before appointment into the Telangana Forest Department service cadre.
