Uttarakhand Forest Department Recruitment 2026

• Designation (English): Subject Matter Expert (Silviculture & Forest Management)
• Designation (Hindi): विषय वस्तु विशेषज्ञ (सिल्वीकल्चर एवं फॉरेस्ट मैनेजमेंट / वनवर्धन एवं वन प्रबंधन)
• Specialised Field: Silviculture and Forest Management (वन वर्धन एवं वन प्रबन्धन)
• Number of Positions: 01 Post

1. Target Cadre / Applicant Category

Applications are invited exclusively from retired personnel and pensioners of:

• Central Government
• State Government
• Autonomous Research Institutes of Central or State Governments

2. Educational Qualifications

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Science (B.Sc. / M.Sc.) from a recognized university.

3. Mandatory Experience Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following mandatory professional criteria:

1. Minimum 15 years of experience in silviculture and forest management in forest areas, OR a minimum of 15 years of experience working in the Silviculture & Forest Management Division of any recognized Central or State forestry institute.
2. In-depth knowledge and familiarity with the geographical area of Uttarakhand state.
3. Proficiency and hands-on operational knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, Internet applications, and data analysis.

4. Age Limit

The appointed Subject Matter Expert will function under the direct supervision and direction of the Working Plan Organization / Working Plan Officer (कार्य योजना संगठन / कार्य योजना अधिकारी). The assigned scope of work includes:

• Field Survey Supervision: Supervising and monitoring field survey operations.
• Drafting the Working Plan: Drafting the Working Plan in strict accordance with the provisions, guidelines, and experience required under the currently prevailing National Working Plan Code.

Workplace Location

• Consolidated Payment: Total payment of Rs. 60,000/- per month.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): Payable as per government rules.
• Travelling Allowance & Daily Allowance (TA/DA): Admissible TA/DA will be provided during field supervision assignments as per applicable norms.
• Contract Tenure: Fixed for a duration of 6 months or until the completion of the Working Plan drafting assignment, whichever occurs earlier.
• Nature of Appointment: The post is entirely temporary and engaged purely on a contractual basis (नितांत अस्थाई तौर पर पूर्णतया अनुबन्ध के आधार पर).

Interested and eligible candidates must apply using the prescribed format along with self-attested photocopies of the following essential documents:

• Proof of Identity: Self-attested photocopy of Government Identity Document (Aadhaar / Voter ID).
• Educational Proof: Self-attested photocopies of educational certificates relating to Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Science.
• Experience Proof: Self-attested photocopies of work experience certificates and documentation supporting acquired technical expertise.
• Additional Documents: Self-attested photocopies of all other relevant and supporting records.

Application Submission Channels

Duly filled application forms along with all enclosures must reach the authority on or before September 21, 2026 through either of the following channels:

1. Scrutiny & Shortlisting: All received application forms will be formally examined and scrutinized. Shortlisting of candidates will be done on the basis of eligibility criteria.
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to appear for an interview before the duly constituted Selection Committee.
3. Travel Expenses (No TA/DA for Interview): Shortlisted candidates must appear for the personal interview at their own expense. No Travelling Allowance or Daily Allowance (TA/DA) will be paid for attending the interview.
4. Finality of Decision: The decision of the Selection Committee will be final and legally binding on all applicants.
5. Authority's Right of Cancellation: The Selection Committee retains full, unfettered right to cancel the candidature/application of any applicant without assigning any reason whatsoever.