Forest Guard Recruitment 2025: For Divyang Candidates – 157 Vacancies

Forest Guard Recruitment 2025: The Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board (GSSSB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Forest Guard (Class-3) posts under a Special Recruitment Drive for Divyang (Physically Handicapped) candidates. A total of 157 vacancies will be filled under this initiative by the Forest and Environment Department.

Overview – Forest Guard Recruitment 2025

OrganizationGujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board (GSSSB)
Post NameForest Guard (Class-3)
Total Vacancies157
Job LocationGujarat
Pay Scale (First 5 Years)₹26,000/- Fixed Monthly
Official Websiteojas.gujarat.gov.in

Vacancy Details

This special recruitment is only for candidates with disabilities (Divyang) and follows reservation norms specific to that category. No separate reservation (SC/ST/OBC/etc.) applies.

Post NameTotal Posts
Forest Guard (Class-3)157

Educational Qualifications

  1. Candidate must have passed Higher Secondary (12th Pass) from a recognized board or equivalent.
  2. Must have basic computer knowledge as per Gujarat Civil Services Classification & Recruitment Rules, 1967.
  3. Should possess adequate knowledge of Gujarati and/or Hindi language.
  4. Must fulfill the minimum physical standards as mentioned below.

Physical Standards

For Male Candidates:

CategoryHeightChest (Normal)Chest (Expanded)Weight
ST Candidates (Gujarat origin)155 cm79 cm84 cm50 kg
Other Candidates163 cm79 cm84 cm50 kg

For Female Candidates:

CategoryHeightWeight
ST Candidates (Gujarat origin)145 cm50 kg
Other Candidates150 cm50 kg

Age Limit (as on 10/08/2025)

  • Minimum: 18 years
  • Maximum: 33 years
  • Age relaxation is available as follows:
CategoryRelaxationMax Age Limit
General (Male) Divyang Candidates10 years45 years
General (Female) Divyang Candidates15 years45 years
Reserved (Male) Divyang Candidates15 years45 years
Reserved (Female) Divyang Candidates20 years45 years

Application Fee

  • Application Fee: Not specified in the official notification. Kindly refer to the official PDF for confirmation.

Selection Process

  1. Written Examination: MCQ format conducted via OMR/CBRT (Computer-Based Response Test).
  2. Bonus Marks for:
    • Sports achievements
    • Possession of NCC “C” Certificate

Salary Details

Post NameSalary Structure
Forest Guard (Class-3)₹26,000 per month (Fixed for first 5 years). Upon successful completion, eligible for regular pay: ₹18,000–₹56,900 (Level-4) under 7th Pay Commission.

How to Apply Online?

  1. Visit the OJAS website
  2. Go to “Online Application” → Select GSSSB.
  3. Look for Advertisement No. 335/2025-26, Forest Guard Class-3.
  4. Click Apply next to the job post.
  5. Fill in PersonalEducational, and Other Details.
  6. Upload Passport-size photo and Signature.
  7. Save the form and note the Application Number.
  8. Take a printout of the final submitted form.

Important dates

Start Date to ApplyAugust 1, 2025
Last Date to ApplyAugust 10, 2025

Important Links

Official notificationView
Apply onlineView

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