Forest Department Jobs 2026 ETEA Apply Online for Forest Guards | Patrol Squad Forest Division Kohat

Forest Department Jobs 2026 ETEA Apply Online for Forest Guards | Patrol Squad Forest Division Kohat

The Patrol Squad Forest Division, Kohat, under the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has announced new career opportunities for young, energetic, and qualified individuals. Online applications are invited through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) for the regular recruitment of Forest Guards.

Candidates possessing a valid domicile of Kohat, Karak, Hangu, Orakzai, and Kurram Districts are eligible to apply. This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals looking to build a career in the forest department and serve the nation.

List of Vacancies (Positions Available)

• Forest Guard (BPS-08)

Terms & Conditions

Before submitting your application form, please read the detailed eligibility requirements and terms carefully:

• Provisional Eligibility: Appearance in the ETEA screening test is provisional based on provided credentials. Detailed physical and document scrutiny will be conducted by the appointing authority later, and ineligible candidates will be disqualified at any stage.

• Age Limit & Relaxation: Applicants must be between 18 to 25 years of age. Upper age relaxation will be admissible as per existing Government Rules.

• Ineligibility: Candidates who have been dismissed or removed from service in any government department on grounds of misconduct or corruption are strictly not eligible to apply.

• Government Employees: Candidates serving in Government or Semi-Government organizations must apply through the proper official channel.

• Quota Allocation: Posts are distributed strictly on a district level open-merit basis (1 post each for Kohat, Karak, Hangu, Orakzai, and Kurram). No posts are spared for the 30% right-holders quota.

• Compulsory Training: Successful candidates must complete a mandatory one-year training program at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest School, Abbottabad.

• Surety Bond: Selected candidates will be required to execute a Rs. 300,000/- surety bond on stamp paper, committing to serve the Kohat Forest Division for a continuous period of five years.

• TA/DA: No Travel Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) will be provided for the screening test or physical/interview phases.

How to Apply

1. Interested candidates must visit the official ETEA portal at www.etea.edu.pk and register their online profile.

2. Before applying, verify your CNIC number via a NADRA E-Sahulat token printed from the ETEA website.

3. Fill out the application form online. Upon successful submission, a prescribed online deposit slip containing a token number and project code will be generated.

4. Take a printout of the deposit slip and pay the non-refundable test fee through the Easypaisa app/agent or at any UBL Bank branch. Keep the stamped candidate copy safe.

5. Do not send hard copies of documents or testimonials to the ETEA office. Original documents and verified copies will only be requested from candidates who clear the screening test.

6. Roll number slips, test dates, timings, and venues will be issued on the ETEA website. Candidates will be notified via SMS to download and print their roll number slips. Ensure you do not provide a ported or converted mobile number.

Last Date to Apply

• The online application portal opened on July 15, 2026.

• The last date for the submission of online applications is July 31, 2026. Applications received after the due date or left incomplete will not be processed.