Forest Department Lower Swat Forest Division Jobs 2026: ETEA Apply Online for 14 Forest Guards

Forest Department Lower Swat Forest Division Jobs 2026: ETEA Apply Online for 14 Forest Guards

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Forest Department, Lower Swat Forest Division, Mingora Swat, has announced new career opportunities for young, energetic, and physically fit individuals. Applications are invited from eligible candidates who are permanent residents (domicile holders) of District Lower Swat. Recruitment is being conducted through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) to ensure transparency and merit.

List of Vacancies

• Forest Guard (BPS-08)

(Total Positions: 14 | Breakdown: Open Merit = 10, Right Holders Quota = 02 for Mingora Sub-Division, 02 for Kabal Forest Range)

Terms & Conditions

• Eligibility Area: Candidates must be permanent residents residing within the territorial limits of the Lower Swat Forest Division.

• Age Limit: The required age limit is 18 to 25 years. Age relaxation will be granted as per the existing rules of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

• Educational Qualification: Minimum Intermediate (Science / F.Sc.) or equivalent from a recognized board. Candidates holding certificates or diplomas are not eligible to apply based on those certifications.

• Physical Criteria:

  • Height: Minimum 5 feet 6 inches.

  • Chest: 32" x 34" inches.

  • Running Test: Must cover a distance of 3 kilometers within 15 minutes.

  • Candidates must be completely free from any physical disability.

• Important Rules:

  • Government or semi-government employees must apply through the proper channel. Experience certificates from public/semi-public projects must be countersigned by the head of the respective organization.

  • No TA/DA will be provided for tests or interviews.

  • Only candidates meeting the shortlisting criteria will be contacted via SMS for interviews.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the ETEA portal by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website of ETEA at www.etea.edu.pk.

2. Create your profile and apply online for the Forest Guard position. (Online forms are available starting July 10, 2026).

3. Before submitting the online application fee, candidates must verify their CNIC and tokens through NADRA E-Sahulat kiosks. Applications will not be processable without this verification step.

4. Download and print the system-generated deposit slip.

5. Deposit the prescribed test fee at any branch of UBL Bank, via UBL Omni agent, or through the EasyPaisa app.

6. Keep the original stamped deposit slip safe with you. Do not send any hard-copy documents to the ETEA office initially.

7. Download your roll number slips directly from the ETEA website when notified via SMS.

Last Date to Apply

• The last date to submit online applications is July 31, 2026.

• Incomplete applications or submissions received after the closing date will not be entertained.