Directorate General of Forests Punjab Jobs 2026 for Inspector Forests and Forest Ranger posts across Punjab
Directorate General of Forests Punjab Jobs 2026 have been announced by the Government of the Punjab through the Directorate General of Forests, Punjab for recruitment on regular basis. Directorate General of Forests Punjab Jobs 2026 include Inspector Forests and Forest Ranger positions for candidates holding Punjab domicile, with division wise distribution across Forest Divisions. Applications are submitted through the Government portal and then the printed application with attested documents is submitted to the relevant concerned office. The last date for submission of applications is 04-03-2026.
| Posted On | February 16, 2026 |
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| Organization | Punjab Forest Department |
| Location: | Lahore |
| Address | Divisional Forest Officer, Lahore Forest Division, Forest Colony, 108 Ravi Road, Lahore |
| Last Date: | March 4, 2026 |
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Quick Highlights
- Recruiting department: Directorate General of Forests, Punjab (Government of the Punjab)
- Job type: Regular basis
- Posts: Inspector Forests, Forest Ranger
- Total vacancies: 85 (Inspector Forests), 894 (Forest Ranger)
- Domicile: Punjab (merit to be calculated on Forest Division basis)
- Quota (Inspector Forests): Open Merit 73, Women 11, Minority 01
- Quota (Forest Ranger): Open Merit 720, Women 131, Minority 43
Job Details
| Position Name | BPS | Total Posts | Age Limit | Qualification | Quota (Open Merit, Women, Minority) | Physical Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspector Forests (on regular basis) | BS 11 | 85 | 20 to 25 years | Fourteen years of education (2nd Division) from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission, and Secondary School Certificate (2nd Division) with Science from a recognized board | 73, 11, 01 | Male: Height 5 feet 6 inches, Chest 32 to 34, eyesight 6/6 with or without glasses, running 1600 meters in 07 minutes. Female: Height 5 feet 2 inches, eyesight 6/6 with or without glasses, running 1600 meters in 10 minutes |
| Forest Ranger (on regular basis) | BS 09 | 894 | 18 to 25 years | Higher Secondary School Certificate (Second division) with Secondary School Certificate (2nd Division) with Science from a recognized board | 720, 131, 43 | Male: Height 5 feet 6 inches, Chest 32 to 34, eyesight 6/6 with or without glasses, running 1600 meters in 07 minutes. Female: Height 5 feet 2 inches, eyesight 6/6 with or without glasses, running 1600 meters in 10 minutes |
Eligibility Criteria ✅
Education
- Inspector Forests requires fourteen years of education (2nd Division) from an HEC recognized university, plus SSC (2nd Division) with Science from a recognized board.
- Forest Ranger requires HSSC (Second division) plus SSC (2nd Division) with Science from a recognized board.
Age
- Inspector Forests: 20 to 25 years
- Forest Ranger: 18 to 25 years
- General age relaxation in upper age limit is applicable as notified, for male plus 5 years and for female plus 8 years up to the last date of submission of applications.
Domicile / Quota
- Punjab domicile is required.
- Quotas are specified separately for Open Merit, Women, and Minority for each post.
- Merit will be calculated on Forest Division basis.
Physical / Medical Standards
- Candidates must meet the height, chest (where applicable), eyesight, and running standards listed for each post.
How to Apply ✅
- Apply online on Government portal: https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/
- After online submission, take a print of the submitted application.
- Attach attested copies of all relevant documents with the printed application.
- Submit the hard copy to the concerned offices (addresses are provided in the division wise section) before the closing date.
- Clearly mention the name of the post on the online application and on the envelope containing the hard copy.
- If applying for more than one post in different Forest Divisions, submit separate online applications and separate attested hard copies for each post and division.
- Government employees and employees of autonomous or semi government entities should apply through proper channel with the required No Objection Certificate.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting will be done according to the criteria and departmental process.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for physical test and interview.
- Shortlisted candidates may be informed through SMS, email, or call.
- The selected candidates will have to undergo training as prescribed under the rules and policy of the department.
Required Documents 📝
- Printed copy of the online submitted application
- Attested copies of relevant documents
- Original educational documents to be produced at the time of interview
- CNIC
- Domicile
- Two passport size recent photographs
- No Objection Certificate (where applicable)
Important Instructions / Terms
- Only candidates domiciled in Punjab are eligible.
- Applications submitted after due date will be rejected without informing the applicants.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Candidates must ensure they meet the physical test requirements.
- CGPA is not acceptable for test or interview submission.
- Recruitment is Forest Division specific and strictly in accordance with the standing law, rules, policy, and instructions of the department.
- No TA or DA will be admissible for test or interview.
- The competent authority may change the recruitment at any time without prior notice.
- Any representation against physical test or interview may be submitted to the Grievance Redressal Cell constituted at Administrative Department, Forestry and Wildlife Department at 10 B Ravi Road Lahore within three days, whose decision shall be final.
- For issues during online application submission, candidates may email jobs.onlinesupport@punjab.gov.pk or contact +92 42 99000000 Ext 1222.
Company Information
- Total Jobs 8 Jobs
- Category Accounting / Finance, Computer, Engineering
- Location Lahore
