Uttarakhand Forest Department Recruitment 2026 job opportunity

Uttarakhand Forest Department Recruitment 2026

Uttarakhand Forest Department has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Working Plan Associate (W.P.A.). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Mon Feb 16 2026

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Working Plan Associate Recruitment 2026 – Nanda Devi National Park, Uttarakhand Forest Department

Organization: Office of Conservator of Forests / Working Plan Officer, Nanda Devi National Park Forest Division, Jyotirmath, Uttarakhand Forest Department
Post Name: Working Plan Associate (W.P.A.)
Total Vacancies: 02 (Number may increase or decrease)
Employment Type: Contractual (Initially 1 Year, Extendable Based on Performance)
Last Date for Submission of Application: 16 February 2026

Job Location Details

City Jyotirmath
District Chamoli
State Uttarakhand
Country India
Postal Code 246443
Street Address Office of Working Plan Officer, Nanda Devi National Park, Forest Division Jyotirmath, Distt- Chamoli, Uttarakhand – 246443

Salary and Fellowship Details

Base Salary: ₹25,000/- per month + HRA
Nature of Payment: Consolidated Fellowship
Fellowship Conditions: As per Office of the Chief Conservator of Forest, Working Plan Uttarakhand, Haldwani order no. 650/19-1(2)-general dated 01/02/2023.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Educational Qualification

  • Master’s Degree in Natural Science or Agricultural Science
  • OR MVSc
  • OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology / Medicine
  • Degree must be from a recognized University or equivalent institution

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

  • Knowledge and skills in computer applications (MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Field work experience in forestry research
  • Knowledge and experience in identification of trees, shrubs, and herbs
  • Measurement of inventory parameters of forest vegetation
  • Knowledge of GIS, handling of GPS devices, and basic Geospatial Technologies
  • Physically fit for extensive travel and trekking in mountainous/plain regions
  • Published research articles in recognized journals (preferred)
  • Preference for candidates with prior Forestry/Wildlife research and Biodiversity survey experience

Age Limit

The notification does not specify minimum or maximum age limits.
However, the application form requires age as on 31/10/2025.

Reservation Details

  • Category options mentioned in application form: SC / ST / OBC / General
  • No specific reservation percentages mentioned in the notification

Application Fees

No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.

Application Process

Mode of Submission

  • Submission by Hand
  • Registered Post / Speed Post
  • Email Submission

Required Documents

  • Copy of identification certificate
  • Self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark sheets (from matriculation onwards)
  • Self-attested copies of knowledge and work experience certificates (if any)
  • All other relevant supporting documents
Postal Address:
Office of Working Plan Officer,
Nanda Devi National Park,
Forest Division Jyotirmath,
Distt- Chamoli, Uttarakhand – 246443
Email for Submission: dfonandadevi@gmail.com
Subject Line: Application for Working Plan Associate (WPA) for Nanda Devi National Park, Forest Division Jyotirmath

Selection Process

  1. Scrutiny of applications by Search and Selection Committee
  2. Shortlisting based on relevant experience and expertise
  3. Personal Interview
  4. Final decision by Search and Selection Committee
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the personal interview.
The decision of the Search and Selection Committee will be final and binding.
The committee reserves the right to withdraw/cancel candidature without assigning any reason.
Selected candidates may be required to travel extensively in forest areas of the division.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Field survey
  • Species identification and sample plot studies
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Preparation of reports and deliverables related to flora and faunal species
  • Additional tasks assigned by the Working Plan Officer

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