Here are the full details for the Chhattisgarh Forest & Climate Change Department (CG Forest Department) Forest Guard (Sports-Quota) Recruitment 2025 (Offline mode) as per the latest available information:
Overview
Department: Chhattisgarh Forest & Climate Change Department (CG) for the Kawardha Forest Division.
Post: Forest Guard (Sports Quota)
Number of Posts: 05 posts
Pay Scale: ₹ 19,500 – ₹ 62,000 per month (pay matrix level)
Mode of Application: Offline (via registered/speed post) to specified Forest Division office.
Application Start Date: 15 October 2025
Last Date to Submit Application: 15 November 2025
Eligibility / Key Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary Examination) from a recognized board.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years.
Maximum Age: 40 years (as on the specified date).
Age-relaxation allowed as per government norms (for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD, etc) – check official notification.
Sports Quota Details
This recruitment is under Sports Quota – specific sports mentioned: Volleyball (4 posts), Basketball (1 post).
Specific physical standards and physical fitness tests apply (for male/female candidates) such as walking distance in given hours etc.
Physical / Physical Efficiency Standards
For male candidates: Walk 25 km in 4 hours; for female candidates: Walk 14 km in 4 hours.
Height for male candidates: e.g., 163 cm for “other categories”; 152 cm for ST/SC etc.
Chest (normal) for male: 79 cm; Chest expansion: 05 cm (minimum)
Application Process
Download the official notification and application form (check the department website: forest.cg.gov.in).
Fill the prescribed application form in offline mode; attach self-attested copies of required documents (qualification proof, sports achievements, identity, domicile, etc).
Submit the completed application by Registered A.D. or Speed Post to the designated office (Forest Divisional Officer, Kawardha Forest Division, Kawardha (Chhattisgarh)) before the last date.
Clearly mention on the envelope: “Application for Post of Forest Guard (Sports Quota)” and other required details per advertisement.
Keep a print/photocopy of your submitted application for future reference.
Important Notes / Things to Check
Since this is a sports‐quota recruitment, ensure you have valid certificates of the sport (Volleyball/Basketball) and meet the sports‐achievement criteria specified in the notification.
Physical efficiency and standards are strict; ensure you meet the height, walking distance, chest/expansion requirements before applying.
Pay attention to the cut-off date for age & other eligibility (for example “as on 01-01-2024” or other date) which will be specified in the official notification. The summary mentions “as on 01-01-2024” for age limit.
Since it’s offline submission, ensure postal/delivery happens well before last date; late or incomplete applications will likely be rejected.
Check for application fee details (if any) in the notification. The summary did not clearly list the fee – so refer to the official PDF.
Verify detailed posting location, reservation category breakdown, sports‐quota criteria, selection process, document verification schedule.
Selection process may include: verification of documents, physical standard test (PST), physical efficiency test (PET), walk test, sports demonstration / certificate check, medical fitness. The summary mentions “competitive exam and physical efficiency test” for this drive.