Andaman Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025 | Apply Now for Group-B Executive Posts! 🌲
Department of Environment & Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Administration
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📃 Short Description: Andaman Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025
Department of Environment & Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Administration
The Department of Environment & Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment to the Group-B (Non-Gazetted / Non-Ministerial) (Executive) post of Forest Ranger. Selected candidates will serve under the prestigious Andaman & Nicobar Forest Division, working toward environmental sustainability and conservation goals.
This recruitment will be conducted via an open competitive examination followed by physical standard and endurance tests. Candidates appointed will undergo mandatory training at government-sponsored Forest Rangers Colleges. A robust salary package in Pay Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400), national recognition, and a challenging career in forest management await eligible applicants.
🔍 Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering from a recognized university and meet strict physical fitness standards.
All updates, including syllabus, admit card, and result, will be published on the official website: https://erecruitment.andaman.gov.in
📅 Important Dates & Application Fees: Andaman Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025
Department of Environment & Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Administration
| Event | Date/Details |
| Application Begin | 28 July 2025 (from 11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 August 2025 (up to 11:00 PM) |
| Admit Card | To be released 2 weeks before the exam |
| Examination Date | Will be announced via website/SMS |
| Application Form Correction | 24 August 2025 (11:00 AM) to 25 August 2025 (11:00 PM) |
💳 Application Fee:
| Category | Fee (₹) |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹100 |
| ST / Women | Exempt |
| Mode of Payment | UPI / QR / Net-Banking / Debit/Credit Cards |
Bank Details for Fee Payment:
- Account No.: 41881546799
- IFSC: SBIN0017178
- UPI ID: 41881546799@SBI or BRAMBEDKAR4188@SBI
📌 Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details: Andaman Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Pay Scale | Total Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
| Forest Ranger | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 (Level-7) | 28 | Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering with any of the following subjects: Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Applications/Science, Engineering (Agriculture, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical), Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
🧾 Note:
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years as on 20 August 2025
- Cut-off Date for Age Calculation: 20 August 2025
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| ST | 35 Years |
| OBC | 33 Years |
| Departmental Candidates (with 3 years service) | +5 Years (if post is allied) |
📥 How to Apply: Andaman Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025
- Registration: Visit https://erecruitment.andaman.gov.in between 28 July and 20 August 2025.
- Fill Application Form:
- Enter personal, educational, and employment details.
- Upload a photograph in JPEG format (10–50 KB, 100×200 pixels).
- If registered with the Employment Exchange, enter your registration number.
- Submit Online:
- Applications missing mandatory information will be rejected.
- Take a printout of the filled form for future reference.
📑 Documents Required: Andaman Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025
To be submitted during document verification (post-exam):
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Self-attested copies of:
- Educational certificates (no provisional accepted).
- 10th pass certificate indicating date of birth.
- Category certificate (ST/OBC/EWS) from the authorized revenue authority within A&N.
- Employment exchange registration certificate (if applicable).
🧪 Selection Process: Andaman Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025
Tier-I: Written Examination
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 3 Hours |
| English (Essay & Precis) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Subject I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Subject II | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Total | 600 | — |
- Question papers (except English subjective) will be objective and bilingual (Hindi/English).
- Draft answer keys will be uploaded for feedback post-exam.
- Final answer keys will be published on the portal.
Tier-II: Physical Standard Measurement & Endurance Test
Only candidates shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio will undergo:
Physical Standards:
| Parameter | Male | Female |
| Height (cm) | 163 | 150 |
| Chest (cm) | 84 | 79 |
| Expansion (cm) | 5 | 5 |
Relaxations for ST and specified hill tribes apply:
- Male: 152 cm
- Female: 145 cm
Endurance Test:
- Males: 25 km walk in 4 hours
- Females: 16 km walk in 4 hours
Qualified candidates will be medically examined by a designated board and must be certified fit for strenuous forest duties.
📋 Important Instructions: Andaman Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025
- Candidature is provisional at all stages—final appointment is subject to verification.
- One application only per candidate; multiple applications will be rejected.
- No calculators or electronic devices are allowed during the exam.
- Tampering or misrepresentation in documents leads to a 3-year debarment.
- A photo ID and printed Admit Card are mandatory for entry into the exam.
- Admit cards are to be downloaded from https://erecruitment.andaman.gov.in approximately 2 weeks before the exam.
❓ FAQs: Andaman Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025
What are the physical test criteria for Forest Ranger recruitment?
Male candidates must walk 25 km and female candidates 16 km within 4 hours. Only those passing the physical measurement standards will be allowed to attempt the endurance test.
Can candidates outside A&N apply?
Yes, all Indian citizens are eligible. However, category reservations apply only to those domiciled within the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Is the written exam qualifying or merit-based?
The written test (Tier-I) is merit-based. Tier-II is qualifying in nature and mandatory for final selection.
🔗 Important Links:
- 🌐 Official Website
- 📥 Apply Online at A&N Recruitment Portal
- 📰 Download Official Notification PDF
- 🌐 Admit Card
- 🌐 Result
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