Punjab forest department jobs 2026 have been announced by the Government of the Punjab, Directorate General of Forests. Applications are invited from candidates having domicile of the Province of Punjab to fill the 85 posts of Inspector Forest (BPS 11) and 894 posts of Forest Rangers (BPS 9) on a regular basis, as mentioned against each Forest Division. This latest Forest Department Jobs advertisement offers excellent career opportunities in the forestry sector for eligible male and female candidates.
Applications will be submitted online through Punjab Jobs Portal https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/ by March 4, 2026 Candidates looking for forest jobs in 2026 should carefully review the eligibility criteria, age limits, physical standards, and division-wise distribution before applying.
📌 Short Overview of the Advertisement
| Organization | Directorate General of Forests, Punjab |
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| Job Type | Regular Basis |
| Domicile | Punjab |
| Posts | Inspector Forests / Forest Ranger |
| Total Posts | 95 (BS-11) & 894 (BS-09) |
| Gender | Male & Female |
| Age Relaxation | 5 years (Male), 8 years (Female) |
| Last Date | 04-03-2026 |
List of Vacancies with Age, Qualification & Physical Standards
Inspector Forests (BS-11)
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No. of Posts: 85
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Open Merit: 73
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Women Quota: 11
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Minority Quota: 01
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Age Limit:
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20–25 years
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General age relaxation:
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Male: +5 years
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Female: +8 years
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Qualification:
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Fourteen years of education (2nd Division) in Or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
Physical Standards:
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For Male:
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Height: 5’-6”
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Chest: 32”-34”
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Walking test: 3 miles in 60 minutes
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For Female:
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Height: 5’-6” for female 5’2
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Running 1600 meters in 7 minutes, and for females, 1600 meters in 10 minutes.
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Forest Ranger (BS-16)
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No. of Posts: 894
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Open Merit: 720
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Women Quota: 131
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Minority Quota: 43
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Age Limit:
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18–25 years
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Relaxation:
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Male: +5 years
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Female: +8 years
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Qualification:
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Higher Secondary School Certificate (Second Division) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board.
Physical Standards:
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For Male:
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Height: 5’-6”
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Chest: 32”-34”
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Running 1600 meters in 7 minutes, and for females, 1600 meters in 7 minutes.
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For Female:
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Height: 5’-2”
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Running 1600 meters in 7 minutes, and for females, 1600 meters in 10 minutes.
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Division-Wise Distribution of Posts
Below is a summarized division-wise distribution of posts as mentioned in the Forest Department Jobs advertisement:
Inspector Forest (BPS-11)
| Sr. # | Concerned Forest Division (Office Address & Contact) | No. of Posts | Open Merit | 15% Women Quota | 5% Minority Quota |
| 01 | Sheikhupura / Nankana Forest Division | 02 | 02 | 0 | 0 |
| 02 | Okara Forest Division | 01 | 01 | 0 | 0 |
| 03 | Kasur Forest Division at Changa Manga | 02 | 02 | 0 | 0 |
| 04 | Range Management Division, Bahawalpur | 01 | 01 | 0 | 0 |
| 05 | Range Management Division, Chakwal | 01 | 01 | 0 | 0 |
| 06 | Gujranwala Forest Division | 02 | 02 | 0 | 0 |
| 07 | Sialkot Forest Division | 04 | 03 | 01 | 0 |
| 08 | Faisalabad Forest Division | 05 | 04 | 01 | 0 |
| 09 | Jhang Forest Division | 04 | 03 | 01 | 0 |
| 10 | Publicity & Extension Division, Lahore | 03 | 03 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bahawalnagar Forest Division | 01 | 01 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Rajanpur Forest Division | 02 | 02 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Muzaffargarh Forest Division | 04 | 03 | 01 | 0 |
| 14 | Layyah Forest Division | 01 | 01 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Extension Division, Multan | 19 | 15 | 03 | 01 |
| 16 | Khushab Forest Division | 02 | 02 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Bhakkar Forest Division | 03 | 03 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Attock Forest Division | 02 | 02 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Jhelum Forest Division | 03 | 03 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Murree Forest Division | 05 | 04 | 01 | 0 |
| 21 | Rawalpindi North Forest Division | 06 | 05 | 01 | 0 |
| 22 | Rawalpindi South Forest Division | 05 | 04 | 01 | 0 |
| 23 | Extension Division, Rawalpindi | 04 | 03 | 01 | 0 |
| 24 | Director, PFRI, Faisalabad | 01 | 01 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | CCF, PM&E, Punjab, Lahore | 02 | 02 | 0 | 0 |
| — | Total No. of Posts | 85 | 73 | 11 | 01 |
🔹 Forest Ranger (BS-11)
Division-wise Quota Distribution
| Sr. No | Concerned Forest Division | No. of Posts | Open Merit | 15% Women Quota | 5% Minority Quota |
| 19 | Rahim Yar Khan Forest Division | 54 | 43 | 08 | 03 |
| 20 | Bahawalnagar Forest Division | 15 | 12 | 02 | 01 |
| 21 | D.G. Khan Forest Division | 18 | 14 | 03 | 01 |
| 22 | Rajanpur Forest Division | 23 | 19 | 03 | 01 |
| 23 | Muzaffargarh Forest Division | 29 | 24 | 04 | 01 |
| 24 | Layyah Forest Division | 27 | 22 | 04 | 01 |
| 25 | Extension Division, Multan | 110 | 88 | 16 | 06 |
| 26 | Sargodha Forest Division | 11 | 09 | 02 | 0 |
| 27 | Khushab Forest Division | 25 | 20 | 04 | 01 |
| 28 | Mianwali Forest Division | 09 | 08 | 01 | 0 |
| 29 | Bhakkar Forest Division | 10 | 09 | 01 | 0 |
| 30 | Attock Forest Division | 31 | 25 | 05 | 01 |
| 31 | Chakwal Forest Division | 16 | 13 | 02 | 01 |
| 32 | Jhelum Forest Division | 34 | 27 | 05 | 02 |
| 33 | Murree Forest Division | 66 | 53 | 10 | 03 |
| 34 | Rawalpindi North Forest Division | 59 | 47 | 09 | 03 |
| 35 | Timber Extraction Division, Rawalpindi | 03 | 03 | 0 | 0 |
| 36 | Rawalpindi South Forest Division | 40 | 32 | 06 | 02 |
| — | Total No. of Posts | 894 | 720 | 131 | 43 |
(Grand Total = 894 Posts)
Important Instructions
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Candidates domiciled in Punjab are eligible to apply.
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Government employees must apply through proper channel.
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Applicants must bring original documents at the time of interview.
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Separate application must be submitted for each post.
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Incomplete applications will be rejected.
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No TA/DA will be admissible.
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The department reserves the right to increase/decrease posts.
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Selected candidates will be trained under Punjab Forest Department policies.
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Applications submitted after the last date will not be entertained.
How to Apply for Punjab Forest Department Jobs 2026
All willing candidates who are interested in Punjab forest department jobs 2026 should apply online by visiting the Punjab Jobs Portal https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/
