The Union Public Service Commission has announced the recruitment for Technical Officer (Forestry) Grade-II positions under the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates with relevant experience in forestry, statistics, or related fields.
Job Details
| Field | Details |
| Department | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change |
| Employment Type | Government Service |
| Job Title | Technical Officer (Forestry) Grade-II |
| Total Vacancies | 03 (Three) |
| Reservation | UR-02, SC-01 |
| Location | Central Government |
| Application Method | Online Application |
| File Number | F.1/49(1)/2025-R.IV |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 02 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 01 |
| Total | 03 |
| Vacancy Number | 25040406426 |
Educational Qualification
Essential Qualifications (EQ)
Educational Qualification:
- Master’s Degree in Statistics OR
- Master’s Degree in Operations Research OR
- Master’s Degree in Forestry OR
- Master’s Degree in Economics (with Statistics) OR
- Master’s Degree in Commerce (with Statistics) OR
- Master’s Degree in Mathematics (with Statistics) OR
- Master’s Degree in Agriculture (with Statistics) OR
- Two years’ Post-Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management from a recognized Institute/University
Note: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission for reasons to be recorded in writing, in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Experience Requirement:
- Two years’ experience in collection or compilation or analysis of data including data in Agriculture or Forestry work
Note: The experience qualification is relaxable at the discretion of UPSC for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes if sufficient number of candidates from this community possessing the requisite experience are not available.
Age Limit
As per UPSC norms (specific age details to be checked from official notification)
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Scrutiny of Applications – Based on essential qualifications and experience
- Interview – Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview
- Final Selection – Based on interview performance
Selection Criteria Applied:
- For SC Vacancy (01): EQ-A + EQ (B) reduced up to 50%
- For UR Vacancies (02): EQ-A + EQ (B) raised to 3 years or more
How to Apply
Applications were submitted through Online Recruitment Application (ORA) system. The recruitment process is currently in the interview stage.
Instructions
Important Guidelines for Experience:
- Only experience in collection, compilation, or analysis of data specifically in Agriculture or Forestry work is considered
- Experience certificates must be in prescribed proforma as per R(C&P)’s circular
- Part-time, hourly basis, daily wages, apprentice, trainee, consultant, honorary, voluntary, internship, casual, or self-employment work is not considered relevant
- Contract basis experience in relevant field is considered
- Research experience in Agriculture or Forestry is considered relevant
- Experience during educational qualification period is not considered
Document Requirements:
- All supporting documents must be uploaded with online application
- Experience certificates must clearly specify nature of duties
- Certificates must cover the entire duration claimed
- Self-attested documents are not acceptable as proof of experience
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Representation Submission Deadline | 20.09.2025 |
| Notification Release Date | 10.09.2025 |
Note: Candidates can submit representations against rejection with substantive grounds to sort4.upsc@nic.in by 20.09.2025.
Important Links
- Notification Link – Click Here
- UPSC Official Website – Click Here
- Applicants List – Available at Home >> Recruitment >> Status of Recruitment Cases (Advertisement wise) >> Applicants’ Lists
