The Forest Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), has officially announced recruitment opportunities within the territorial limits of the Lower Dir Forest Division. These Forest Department Jobs in Lower Dir KPK June 2026 invite applications from energetic, physically fit, and eligible candidates who hold a valid domicile of the Lower Dir district. Offering positions such as Forest Guard (BPS-08) and Barrier Man (BPS-03), this recruitment drive is a stellar opportunity to secure a stable public sector job dedicated to wildlife preservation and forestry management. While the Forest Guard applicants must apply online through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) and clear stringent physical benchmarks, the Barrier Man position offers an accessible entry point for locally resident, literate individuals looking to serve their home division.
Job Overview
| Job Attribute | Details |
| Department | Forest Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) |
| Division | Lower Dir Forest Division |
| Testing Agency | Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) (For Forest Guard) |
| Job Location | Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Eligible Domicile | Lower Dir District |
| Target Keyword | Forest Department Jobs in Lower Dir KPK June 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | June 15, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 30, 2026 |
| Ad Reference Number | INF(P) 2988/26 |
Vacant Positions & Detailed Eligibility Criteria
1. Forest Guard (BPS-08)
- Total Number of Posts: 23
- Open Merit: 16
- Minority Holders: 07
- Age Limit: 18 to 25 Years
- Educational Qualification: Intermediate (Science) from any recognized board. Candidates holding an F.Sc equivalent degree/diploma are eligible to submit their application forms.
- Physical Standards & Criteria: 1. Height: Minimum 5 feet 6 inches ($5’\text{ }6”$).2. Chest: Minimum 32 to 34 inches ($32” – 34”$).3. Physical Race Test: Must complete a 3-kilometer run within 15 minutes.4. Health: Candidate must be physically and medically healthy.
2. Barrier Man (BPS-03)
- Total Number of Posts: 01
- Age Limit: 18 to 40 Years
- Educational Qualification: Literate (Preference will be given to individuals who can read and write).
- Physical Standards: Candidate must be physically and medically healthy.
How to Apply
The application process varies depending on the specific position you wish to apply for:
For Forest Guard (BPS-08) Positions (Online via ETEA):
- Profile Creation: Candidates must visit the official ETEA portal at www.etea.edu.pk to create and update their active profile.
- NADRA E-Sahulat Verification: Before applying, candidates must print an E-Sahulat token from the ETEA website and get their CNIC verified from any NADRA E-Sahulat franchise/kiosk. Applications without this verification will not be dynamic or accepted.
- Submit Online Form: Complete and submit the digital registration form on the ETEA website between June 15, 2026, and June 30, 2026.
- Fee Deposit: Upon successful online submission, a customized deposit slip bearing a token number, project code, and candidate details will be generated. Print this slip and deposit the non-refundable test fee via EasyPaisa App, Agent, or UBL Bank branches.
- Keep Receipts: Retain the original bank-stamped deposit slip (candidate copy) safely; do not mail or share it with anyone. Do not send physical documents to ETEA at this stage.
For Barrier Man (BPS-03) Positions (Manual Submission):
- Document Preparation: Prepare an application accompanied by one recent passport-sized photograph, a copy of your CNIC, Domicile certificate, educational certificates, and an unemployment certificate issued by the local employment office.
- Submission: Submit this complete physical application file directly to the office of the undersigned (Divisional Forest Officer, Lower Dir Forest Division).
Official Recruitment Desk:
Office of the Conservator of Forests / Divisional Forest Officer, Lower Dir Forest Division.
Phone Contact: 0945-9250105
Terms and Conditions
- Domicile Restriction: All eligible candidates must possess a valid domicile of the Lower Dir District.
- Disqualification on Selection Stage: If a candidate is found ineligible or fraudulent at any stage of the verification process by the competent authority, their recruitment will face immediate cancellation.
- Interview Updates: Test and interview schedules will be shared with shortlisted candidates via SMS alerts. Candidates must keep their mobile numbers active and avoid converted networks; otherwise, the department holds no responsibility for missed alerts.
- Application Deadlines: Incomplete applications or those received after the final closing date of June 30, 2026, will strictly not be entertained.
- Age Relaxations: Upper age relaxation will be evaluated and granted strictly in accordance with prevailing KPK Government rules.
- In-Service Candidates: Government or semi-government employees must routing their applications through the proper channels of their existing departments.
- Authority Rights: The competent authority reserves the absolute right to reject any application, increase/decrease, or completely withdraw the advertised job vacancies without assigning any specific reason.
- TA/DA: No Travel Allowance or Daily Allowance (TA/DA) will be given to candidates appearing for written, physical, or interview evaluations.
- Mandatory Training: Selected Forest Guards will have to complete their mandatory training at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest School, Thai Abbottabad.
- Service Bond: Selected Forest Guards must commit to a minimum service tenure. Leaving the job before 5 years will require returning all training expenses incurred by the government.
- Waiting List: The official merit waiting list will remain active for 3 months from the final interview date.
- Degree Authenticity: Only authentic degrees and board certificates will be accepted. Fake degrees will invite immediate disqualification and severe legal action. Foreign degree holders must submit an equivalence certificate from the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
- Security Clearance: Submission of a prescribed Police Clearance Certificate is mandatory for final appointment.
- Roll Number Slips: Roll number slips must be downloaded and printed from www.etea.edu.pk, displaying the test date, time, and center. Separate call letters will not be sent via postal mail or courier.
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