Forest Department KPK Jobs 2026 | Apply for Forest Guard

The Forest Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has officially announced new employment opportunities for the residents of Malakand Civil Division (Except District Bajaur). Applications are invited for the position of Forest Guard (BPS-08) within the Demarcation Forest Division, Swat. Interested applicants must submit their applications before the last date, 31 July 2026. These vacancies are available under the Forest Department through ETEA, ensuring a transparent recruitment process. 

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Forest Department KPK Jobs 2026 Job Details

• Organization Name: Forest Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
• Job Location: Demarcation Forest Division, Swat (Malakand Civil Division), KPK
• Job Type: Full-time (Permanent)
• Total Vacancies: 05 (Merit: 04, Minority/Rifle Holder: 01)
• Published Date: July 15, 2026
• Application Method: Online via ETEA

Quick Information Table

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Forest Department KPK Jobs 2026, candidates must fulfill the following educational and physical requirements:

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must have passed Intermediate (Science) from a recognized board (F.Sc or equivalent).
• Equivalent diplomas or certificates are only acceptable if they are officially equated to F.Sc Science (Diploma holders are not eligible to apply).

Physical Standards:

Since this is a field-based uniform post, strict physical standards apply:

• Height: Minimum 5 feet 6 inches.
• Chest: 34 inches (expanded) x 32 inches (unexpanded).
• Physical Endurance Test: Candidates must be able to complete a 3 km run in 12 minutes.
• Disability: Candidates must be physically fit and free from any form of physical disability.

Domicile:

• Only candidates holding a valid Domicile of Malakand Civil Division (except District Bajaur) are eligible to apply.

How to Apply for Forest Department KPK Jobs 2026

The application process is entirely online through the ETEA portal. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Create Profile: Visit the official ETEA website www.etea.edu.pk and create your candidate profile.
2. NADRA Verification: After creating the profile, you must verify your CNIC through the NADRA E-Sahulat Token available on the ETEA website. This can be done at any NADRA Kiosk/Franchise.
3. Deposit Fee: Once verified, a deposit slip will be generated. Pay the prescribed application fee through the EasyPaisa App or an EasyPaisa agent.
4. Online Application: After fee payment, log back into your ETEA account and submit the online application form for the Forest Guard position in Buner Division.
5. Print Documents: Keep the original deposit slip and a printed copy of the application form for your records. Do NOT send hard copies of documents to ETEA or the Forest Department at this stage.

Important Dates

• Announcement/Published Date: July 15, 2026
• Online Application Starts: July 15, 2026
• Last Date to Apply: July 31, 2026
• Roll Number Slips: Will be notified via SMS by ETEA and available on the website.
• Test/Interview Date: To be announced later on the ETEA website.