DSSSB Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 Notification Out: Registration Begins for 52 Posts at dsssbonline.nic.in

DSSSB Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 Notification Out: Interested candidates can apply online through the official website at dsssbonline.nic.in. The registration process began on August 18, 2025, and will continue till September 16, 2025. Candidates interested in applying are advised to check full details regarding eligibility, physical standards, exam pattern, selection process, pay scale, application procedure here. 

DSSSB Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 Notification Out:

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 Notification for 52 vacancies in the Forest & Wildlife Department. Candidates who have passed 12th / Senior Secondary and are between 18 to 27 years of age are eligible to apply. Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Pay Level-3, Group C, Non-Gazetted posts). Interested applicants are advised to apply before 8th September 2025 to avoid last-minute rush. 

DSSSB Forest Guard Notification 2025

The detailed DSSSB Forest Guard Notification 2025 was released on 16th August 2025 on the official DSSSB website, announcing 52 vacancies. Interested candidates must meet all eligibility criteria, including the required physical standards and medical fitness. The selection process includes a Physical Endurance Test (PET), Written Examination, and Document Verification. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification carefully before applying. 

DSSSB Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 - Overview 

*Organization: Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) 

*Department: Forest & Wildlife Department, Government of India 

*Post Name: Forest Guard 

*Total Vacancies: 52 

*Category: Central Govt Jobs 

*Application Mode: Online 

*Online Registration Dates: 18th August to 16th September 2025 

*Educational Qualification: 12th / Senior Secondary Pass from a recognized board

*Pay Scale: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Pay Level 3, Group ‘C’, Central Civil Services)

*Age Limit: 18 to 27 years (age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/Women as per rules)

*Selection Process: Written Examination, PST, PET, Medical Test, Document Verification

*Official Website: https://dsssbonline.nic.in/ 

DSSSB Forest Guard Vacancy 2025

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has announced 52 vacancies for the post of Forest Guard in the Forest & Wildlife Department, Government of India. Out of these, 19 vacancies are allocated for Unreserved (UR) candidates, 18 for Other Backward Classes (OBC), 6 for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), 5 for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 4 for Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates. 

DSSSB Forest Guard Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates applying for the DSSSB Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 must have passed 12th / Senior Secondary from a recognized board. Age should be between 18 and 27 years as of 8th September 2025. Age relaxation applies as per government norms for reserved categories. 

Educational Qualification: 

• 12th / Senior Secondary pass from a recognized board 

Age Limit (as on 08/09/2025): 

• Minimum Age: 18 years 

• Maximum Age: 27 years 

Age Relaxation:

• OBC: 3 years 

• SC/ST: 5 years 

• Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women: Up to 35 years (40 for SC/ST, 38 for OBC) 

How to Apply for DSSSB Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 

The online application process for DSSSB Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 commenced on 18th August 2025, and candidates can submit their applications until 16th September 2025 through the official DSSSB portal, https://dsssbonline.nic.in. Below is the step-by-step application process: 

Steps to Apply:

Step 1: Visit the DSSSB official portal - https://dsssbonline.nic.in 

Step 2: Click on the “Apply Online” link for Forest Guard Recruitment 2025.

Step 3: For new users, complete the one-time registration process. Existing users can skip this step.

Step 4: Log in using the registered username and password.

Step 5: Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.

Step 6: Upload scanned copies of passport-sized photograph, signature, and other required documents.

Step 7: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) using SBI e-pay.

Step 8: Review all details thoroughly and submit the form.

Step 9: Download and save the confirmation page or application receipt for future reference. 

Direct Link to Apply - Click Here 

DSSSB Forest Guard Application Fee 2025

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹100/- 

• SC/ST/Women: Exempted 

• Mode of Payment: Online (SBI e-pay only) 

DSSSB Forest Guard Selection Process 2025 

The selection process for DSSSB Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 will be held in different stages. Candidates will first appear for a Written Examination (One-Tier Exam), followed by a Physical Standard Test (PST) and a Physical Endurance Test (PET) to check their physical fitness. Those who qualify will undergo a Medical Test, and finally, the Document Verification will be conducted before the final appointment. 

Selection Stages: 

• Written Examination 

• Physical Standard Test (PST) 

• Physical Endurance Test (PET) 

• Medical Test 

• Document Verification  

DSSSB Forest Guard Exam Pattern 2025 

Exam Pattern: 

• The Written Examination will consist of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). 

• Each question carries 1 mark, and the total duration of the exam is 2 hours. 

• There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. 

Subjects and Marks Distribution: 

• General Awareness – 40 Questions, 40 Marks 

• General Intelligence & Reasoning – 40 Questions, 40 Marks 

• Arithmetical & Numerical Ability – 40 Questions, 40 Marks 

• Hindi Language & Comprehension – 40 Questions, 40 Marks 

• English Language & Comprehension – 40 Questions, 40 Marks 

DSSSB Forest Guard Physical Standards 2025

• Male: Height 163 cm, Chest 84 cm (Expansion 5 cm) 

• Female: Height 150 cm, Chest 79 cm (Expansion 5 cm) 

• Minimum height for ST and specific races: Male 152 cm, Female 140 cm 

• Physical Test: Male – 25 km in 4 hours, Female – 16 km in 4 hours 

DSSSB Forest Guard Salary 2025

Selected candidates for the post of Forest Guard through the DSSSB Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 will receive a salary as per the 7th CPC Pay Level-3, ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100. In addition to the basic pay, they will also be entitled to several allowances and benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), uniform allowance, medical facilities, and other admissible benefits as per the rules of the Government of NCT of Delhi. 

Important Links:

• Notification PDF: Click Here

• Apply Online Link: Click Here

• Official Website: Click Here