The Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, has officially released the recruitment notification for the post of District Forest Officer (DFO) for the year 2025. A total of 250 vacancies have been announced across various cadres, with the selection process expected to unfold over the coming weeks. The notification has been published on the official Cabinet Secretariat portal at cabsec.gov.in, and candidates are urged to refer to the detailed advertisement before submitting their applications.
The District Forest Officer is a Group B non-gazetted position that plays a critical role in forest conservation, wildlife management, and environmental enforcement at the district level. Officers in this cadre are responsible for implementing forest protection policies, preventing illegal logging and poaching, and coordinating with state forest departments on ground-level operations. The role carries significant responsibility in regions where ecological preservation and community livelihoods intersect.
Eligibility requirements include a graduate degree from a recognized university, with preferences given to candidates possessing specialized qualifications in forestry, environmental science, or related disciplines. The upper age limit for general category applicants stands at 27 years, with statutory relaxation provisions applicable for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and other eligible categories as per central government norms.
The selection process is expected to involve a written examination followed by a document verification stage and possibly an interview, depending on the final guidelines issued by the recruiting authority. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official notification for updates regarding exam dates, syllabus, and application status.
This large-scale recruitment drive represents one of the most significant hiring initiatives by the Cabinet Secretariat in recent years, offering substantial employment opportunities to qualified graduates across the country.
