Apply Now for the post of Forest Guard and Patwari in Forest Department Jobs 2026. Apply online for Forest Guard, Demarcation Forest Division, Swat jobs 2026
The KPK Forest Department (Demarcation Forest Division Swat) has announced exciting government job opportunities for the residents of the Malakand Civil Division (excluding District Bajaur). Applications are being invited online through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) for the positions of Forest Guard (BPS-08) and Patwari (BPS-09).
Forest Department Jobs 2026 – Apply Now for Forest Guard & Patwari
Based on the advertisement, here is the comprehensive, detailed breakdown of all the vacant positions announced by the Department of Forestry, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Demarcation Forest Division Swat).
1. Forest Guard (BPS-08)
- Number of Posts: Total = 04
- Open Merit: 03
- Minority Quota: 01
- Age Limit: 18 to 25 years
- Domicile Requirement: Malakand Civil Division (except District Bajaur)
- Educational Qualification:
- Intermediate (Science) from any recognized board.
- Note: Candidates holding a diploma/certificate equivalent to F.Sc (Pre-Engineering/Pre-Medical) are not eligible to apply if it does not strictly fall under the required Science stream criteria.
- Physical Standards (Mandatory):
- Height: Minimum 5 feet 5 inches ($5’\text{x}5”$ as stated)
- Chest: 32″ (unexpanded) to 34″ (expanded)
- Physical Endurance Test: Must run/walk a distance of 3 Kilometers within 15 minutes.
- Medical Fitness: Must be completely free from any physical disability or deformity.
2. Patwari (BPS-09)
- Number of Posts: Total = 01
- Open Merit: 01
- Age Limit: 18 to 35 years
- Domicile Requirement: Malakand Civil Division (except District Bajaur)
- Educational Qualification:
- Intermediate (FA / F.Sc) or equivalent qualification from a recognized educational board.
- Must hold a mandatory Patwari Certificate/Qualification from a recognized Patwari School (Land Records School).
- Physical Standards:
- Must be generally healthy and physically fit (no specific running or height measurements specified, but sound health is a prerequisite).
Domicile Requirement: Candidates must hold a valid domicile in the Malakand Civil Division (except District Bajaur).
Important Dates to Remember
- Online Application Start Date: June 10, 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: June 30, 2026
Quotas, Age Relaxations, and Regulations
- Age Relaxation Rules: The upper age limits (25 for Forest Guard and 35 for Patwari) are subject to prevailing Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa civil servant rules. Any official age relaxation will be granted strictly according to existing government policies.
- Minority Quota: Out of the 4 available Forest Guard vacancies, 1 seat is strictly reserved for minority/non-Muslim candidates.
- Permanent Regulations: All appointments will be made in accordance with the established civil service laws of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government.
How to Apply Online
Follow these simple steps to submit your application successfully:
- Create Profile: Visit the official website at www.etea.edu.pk and create your academic/personal profile.
- Generate Deposit Slip: Select the desired post to print your unique online E-Sahulat Token / Deposit Slip containing your project code and personal details.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the prescribed non-refundable test fee via Easypaisa App, JazzCash, or any UBL Bank branch. Ensure you get a stamped receipt or a verification SMS.
- Keep Records Safe: Do not send physical documents to the ETEA office. Keep the original stamped deposit slip/token safe with you to produce at the exam center.
- Roll Number Slips: Roll number slips, test dates, and center details will be updated on the ETEA website and communicated via SMS later.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date to apply for ETEA Forest Guard jobs? The deadline to submit your online application on the ETEA portal is June 30, 2026.
- Who is eligible for these Swat Forest Division jobs? Male and female candidates possessing a domicile from any district of the Malakand Civil Division (excluding Bajaur) can apply.
- What are the physical requirements for the Forest Guard position? Candidates must be between 18 to 25 years old, have a minimum height of 5 feet 6 inches, a chest size of 32″x34″, and must complete a 3-kilometer run within 15 minutes.
