Himachal Pradesh government has invited application for the recruitment of forest guards in state. Department is to recruit 205 posts of forest guard.

Candidates who are between 18-27 years, (Age Relaxation to SC, ST, OBC and wards of freedom-fighters by five years) can apply for the post. Minimum qualification is matriculation.

The closing date of receiving applications is April 16 and for tribal areas it is April 23. The recruitments will be made on contract basis, initially for one year and extended thereafter by two years or more.

The physical tests will be carried out from May 15 to 30 comprising minimum physical standards and physical efficiency tests, including 100m and 800m race (400m for women candidates), high jump and broad jump. The written test will be held on June 30 and interviews from August 1 to 14. The result will be declared on August 20.