Job Alert: The Office of the Divisional Forest Officer—a key administrative branch of the Department of Environment and Forests under the Andaman and Nicobar Administration, located in Wimberlygunj, South Andaman—has issued an official notification for the recruitment of 348 vacancies across various Group 'C' posts, comprising both industrial positions (such as Labourers) and other non-ministerial roles.
**Number of Vacancies**
The 348 Group 'C' vacancies for which applications have been invited by the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer include: 296 posts for Labourers, 1 for Grader, 20 for Assistant Sawyer, 1 for Beltman, 5 for Oiler, 7 for Raftsman, 4 for Timber Recorder, 7 for Tallyman, and 7 for Millman.
**Application Deadline**
The online application process for these positions has already commenced, and the final deadline for submission has been set for April 29. Consequently, eligible and interested candidates wishing to apply may visit the official website to submit their registration forms within the stipulated timeframe. Furthermore, a correction window will remain active from April 30 to May 6, allowing candidates to rectify any errors made while filling out their application forms.
**Eligibility Criteria**
Applicants must have passed the Secondary School Examination (Class 10) from a recognized Board or Institution. Additionally, candidates are required to possess knowledge of swimming/diving, hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized Industrial Training Institute (ITI), and must have passed a trade test while maintaining a good physical constitution.
The minimum age limit for candidates is set at 18 years. The maximum age limit is fixed at 38 years for female candidates and 33 years for male candidates; age will be calculated as of April 29. Furthermore, candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted relaxation in the upper age limit in accordance with applicable government rules. Eligible candidates will be selected based on physical tests conducted at three distinct stages, comprising a running test, a long jump, and a weight-carrying capacity test. Upon selection, the monthly salary for successful candidates will range from ₹18,000 to ₹56,900.
**What is the Application Fee?**
Candidates belonging to all categories who fill out the application form are required to pay an application fee of ₹100 via online mode. However, female candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category are exempted from paying the registration fee.
To apply online, candidates must first visit the official website specified in the issued notification. Once on the homepage, click on the active application link provided for the relevant post. Subsequently, register and log in. Then, enter all the details requested in the form. Upload all the required documents in the specified file size. Thereafter, pay the registration fee and submit the form. Finally, take a printout of the submitted application form and keep it safe for future reference.
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