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Vacancy Details
- ADGF Level: 2 vacancies
Qualification: IFS officers meeting conditions in the Scheme; see official notification for details. - DDGF Level: 3 vacancies
Qualification: IFS officers meeting conditions in the Scheme; see official notification for details. - IGF Level: 7 vacancies
Qualification: IFS officers meeting conditions in the Scheme; specific NTCA IGF posts require 19 years of IFS service (as described) and relevant wildlife experience. - DIGF Level: 34 vacancies
Qualification: IFS officers meeting conditions in the Scheme; specific NTCA DIGF posts have service and tiger-reserve experience requirements. - AIGF Level: 35 vacancies
Qualification: IFS officers meeting conditions in the Scheme; NTCA AIGF posts require analogous post or specified pre-revised pay scale with five years’ regular service and at least five years’ field experience in wildlife management.
Qualification Requirements
Selection Process
- 1: States/units send nominations of eligible officers; nominations are used to prepare an Offer List for vacancy year 2027.
- 2: Selection is made based on the actual vacancy positions and the administrative and technical requirements for each post.
- 3: Final appointment depends on the availability and suitability of officers for specific stations.
How to Apply
- Obtain Annexure-I (Parts I, II and III) from the circular PDF or from https://www.ifs.nic.in or https://moef.gov.in/ifs.
- Fill and sign Part I with level sought, station preferences, batch, cadre, DOB, pay scale and other details.
- Get Part II completed and signed by the State/UT Government and obtain vigilance clearance and attested ACRs as required.
- Ensure Annexure-III checklist is completed and all documents (including Executive Record Sheet) are in order.
- Email the complete application set to the Ministry (apply by email as indicated on the circular) so it reaches the Ministry by 01-12-2026.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Date of circular:
- Last date of receipt of complete application:
- Reference date for years of service:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for these posts?
Eligible and willing Indian Forest Service officers who meet the conditions laid down in the Ministry’s Central Staffing Scheme and the circular are eligible. State Forest Service officers are considered only in exceptional cases as described in the notification.
What qualifications are required to apply?
The official notification does not specify minimum educational qualifications. Eligibility focuses on service, cadre and experience requirements; specific NTCA posts have additional service and field-experience criteria described in the circular.
How do I apply for these deputation posts?
Obtain Annexure-I (Parts I, II and III) from the circular or the IFS/MoEFCC IFS pages, complete Parts I–III and supporting documents, verify against Annexure-III, and email the complete application set to the Ministry by 01-12-2026.
What is the last date to submit the application?
Complete applications must reach the Ministry by email by 1 December 2026.
What is the pay scale or salary for these posts?
The official notification does not specify the pay or salary for these posts; however, some NTCA post criteria reference pre-revised pay scales in describing eligibility.
