Overview
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the 2026 Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test schedule for recruitment in the Forest, Ecology and Environment Department. The exercise covers five post categories—Inspector (FPF), Wildlife Guard, FPF Guard, Field Assistant and Social Forestry Worker—while the overall vacancy count remains as specified in the respective original recruitment advertisements.
Shortlisted candidates must check their post-wise and category-wise details, reporting window and tentative PST/PET date in the official schedule PDF. This is a selection-stage notice and does not invite fresh applications.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Post Name | Inspector (FPF), Wildlife Guard, FPF Guard, Field Assistant and Social Forestry Worker |
| Total Vacancies | Post-wise vacancies as notified in the original advertisements; not restated in the schedule notice |
| Application Mode | Online application process already closed; PST/PET for shortlisted candidates only |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA in the relevant original advertisement |
| Last Date | TBA in the relevant original advertisement |
| Exam Date | Tentatively scheduled in 2026; exact post-wise PST/PET date is available in the notice/annexure |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should treat the dates and reporting slots in the official PDF as tentative. Any revision, venue change or additional instruction will be published through a separate notice on the JKSSB website.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The qualification varies by post and must be verified from the original recruitment advertisement:
- Inspector (FPF): Candidates must possess the prescribed degree-level qualification from a recognised university or institution.
- Field Assistant: Applicants must have the notified school-level or higher secondary qualification, including the required subjects where applicable.
- Wildlife Guard, FPF Guard and Social Forestry Worker: Candidates must have passed the prescribed minimum school examination from a recognised board.
- Shortlisting for PST/PET is provisional and does not confirm final eligibility.
- Candidates whose documents do not support the information submitted in the application may be disqualified.
Age Limit
- The applicable age limit will be determined under the category-wise rules mentioned in the original advertisement.
- Relaxation for SC, ST, reserved categories, ex-servicemen and other eligible groups will apply under Jammu and Kashmir government rules.
- Date-of-birth proof must match the details entered in the online application.
Fees
- No separate fee is generally required for appearing in the PST/PET after shortlisting.
- The application fee, where applicable, was payable during the original online application period.
- Candidates should not make payments through unofficial links or individuals claiming to arrange selection.
Selection Process
- Written Examination and Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted post-wise and category-wise on the basis of written-test merit, applicable cut-offs and the ratio prescribed by JKSSB.
- PST/PET: Shortlisted candidates must satisfy the notified physical measurements and complete the endurance events within the prescribed standards. Requirements may differ by post, gender and category.
- Document Verification and Final Selection: Candidates qualifying in the physical tests will be considered for document scrutiny and subsequent selection stages, subject to eligibility and merit.
The physical test is qualifying in nature unless the relevant recruitment rules specifically provide otherwise. Mere inclusion in the shortlist does not create a right to appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in.
- Open the section containing notices, notifications or candidate alerts.
- Find the Forest, Ecology and Environment Department PST/PET Schedule 2026 notice.
- Download the PDF and search for the roll number, application number, post name or category mentioned in the annexure.
- Note the assigned date, venue and reporting window. Candidates should arrive before the reporting deadline, as late entry may not be allowed.
- Download the admit card separately if JKSSB activates an admit-card link for the physical test.
- Carry a printed admit card or schedule, original government photo ID, recent photographs, educational certificates and category, domicile or other eligibility documents, where required.
- Follow the clothing, footwear and medical fitness instructions given in the notice. Electronic devices and prohibited items should not be taken to the test venue.
Important Links
FAQs
Is the JKSSB Forest PST/PET schedule a fresh recruitment notification?
No. It is a physical-test schedule for candidates already shortlisted under the relevant Forest Department recruitment advertisements.
Which posts are covered by the 2026 PST/PET notice?
The notice covers Inspector (FPF), Wildlife Guard, FPF Guard, Field Assistant and Social Forestry Worker posts.
What should candidates carry to the PST/PET venue?
Candidates should carry their admit card or schedule copy, original photo ID, recent photographs and the certificates specified in the official instructions.
