Forest Department KP Jobs 2026 for 20+ Range Officer, Computer Operator, Wildlife Watcher and Other Posts
The Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, National Parks Wildlife Division D.I. Khan, has announced 21 vacancies under the project “Implementation of Management Plan of Sheikh Buddin National Park.” Applications are invited from eligible Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile holders for Range Officer Wildlife, Computer Operator, Sub-Engineer, Deputy Ranger Wildlife, Wildlife Watcher and support staff positions. Qualifications range from preferably literate candidates to Intermediate, relevant diplomas and bachelor’s or master’s degrees, depending on the post. Appointments will be purely contractual under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Project Implementation Policy 2022, with all positions based at Sheikh Buddin National Park. Applications for posts at serial numbers 1–6 must be submitted through ETEA, while Wildlife Chowkidar, Naib Qasid and Sweeper applications must be submitted directly to the divisional office by November 6, 2026.
Info
Details
Name of Organization
Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, National Parks Wildlife Division D.I. Khan
Project Name
Implementation of Management Plan of Sheikh Buddin National Park
Post Names
Range Officer Wildlife, Computer Operator, Sub-Engineer, Deputy Ranger Wildlife, Wildlife Watcher, Driver, Wildlife Chowkidar, Naib Qasid and Sweeper
Education
Relevant bachelor’s/master’s degrees, DAE Civil, Intermediate/FSc or preferably literate, depending on the post
Total Vacancies
21
Salary / Pay Scale
BPS-03 to BPS-16, depending on the post
Age Limit
18–30, 20–30, 20–40, 18–35 or 18–40 years, depending on the post
Application Fee
Prescribed non-refundable ETEA test fee for online applications; amount not specified
Selection Process
ETEA screening where applicable, eligibility scrutiny, prescribed assessments and interview for shortlisted candidates
Apply Mode
Online through ETEA for posts 1–6; direct application to the divisional office for posts 7–9
Job Location
Sheikh Buddin National Park, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Office Address
Gulshan Colony Street No. 02, Iqbal Fort, D.I. Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Domicile Requirement
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Online Application Opening Date
October 16, 2026
Last Date To Apply
November 6, 2026
National Parks Wildlife Division D.I. Khan Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Range Officer Wildlife (BPS-16)
01
At least second division BSc in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology or Wildlife Biology from a recognized university/institute; or second division BSc Forestry from Pakistan Forest Institute Peshawar; alternatively, second division BSc with Zoology/Botany as a subject, subject to the stated preference
Computer Operator (BPS-16)
01
At least second class four-year bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, or two-year MSc Computer Science; alternatively, at least second class bachelor’s degree with a one-year IT diploma from a recognized Board of Technical Education
Sub-Engineer (BPS-12)
01
At least second class Diploma of Associate Engineering in Civil from a recognized Board of Technical Education
Deputy Ranger Wildlife (BPS-11)
02
Second division FSc Pre-Medical or equivalent qualification from a recognized board
Wildlife Watcher (BPS-07)
08
At least second class Intermediate with Matric Science from a recognized board, plus the prescribed physical standards
Driver (BPS-06)
01
Preferably literate, with a valid LTV driving licence and three years of driving experience
Wildlife Chowkidar (BPS-03)
04
Preferably literate, with intimate knowledge of local wildlife and habitat
Naib Qasid (BPS-03)
01
Preferably literate and local
Sweeper (BPS-03)
01
Preferably literate and local
Total
21
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For Range Officer Wildlife, the BSc qualification with Zoology/Botany will only be considered if suitable candidates with the specified wildlife or forestry qualifications are unavailable.
Wildlife Watcher candidates must meet a minimum height of 5 feet 6 inches, chest measurement of 34–36 inches and the advertised eyesight standard of 6×6 in each eye, with glasses.
Wildlife Watcher candidates must also complete a two-kilometre race within 20 minutes.
Salary
Range Officer Wildlife and Computer Operator: BPS-16.
Sub-Engineer: BPS-12.
Deputy Ranger Wildlife: BPS-11.
Wildlife Watcher: BPS-07.
Driver: BPS-06.
Wildlife Chowkidar, Naib Qasid and Sweeper: BPS-03.
Monthly salary amounts are not specified in the advertisement.
Age Limit
Post Name
Age Limit
Range Officer Wildlife
18–30 years
Computer Operator
20–30 years
Sub-Engineer
18–30 years
Deputy Ranger Wildlife
18–30 years
Wildlife Watcher
18–30 years
Driver
20–40 years
Wildlife Chowkidar
18–35 years
Naib Qasid
18–40 years
Sweeper
18–40 years
Age will be assessed on the closing date.
Age relaxation will not be admissible.
Application Fee
Candidates applying through ETEA must pay the prescribed non-refundable test fee through OneLink.
The advertisement does not state the fee amount.
A separate application and fee are required when applying for more than one post.
Retain the original candidate copy of the deposit slip.
Selection Process
Candidates appearing in the ETEA screening test will initially be admitted provisionally.
The appointing authority will scrutinize eligibility and supporting documents.
Evaluation and selection will follow the prescribed scoring matrix under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Project Implementation Policy 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will receive interview call letters.
Government and semi-government employees must apply through the proper channel.
No TA/DA will be provided for the test or interview.
Services may end upon expiry of the project or earlier if performance is unsatisfactory.
How to Apply
For Range Officer Wildlife, Computer Operator, Sub-Engineer, Deputy Ranger Wildlife, Wildlife Watcher and Driver, create an account on the ETEA application portal.
Print the E-Sahulat Token and verify your CNIC at a NADRA E-Sahulat franchise before applying or depositing the fee.
Complete the online application from October 16, 2026, and print the generated deposit slip.
Pay the prescribed non-refundable test fee through OneLink and retain the original candidate copy.
Do not send documents to ETEA after applying. Provide them when requested for scrutiny.
For Wildlife Chowkidar, Naib Qasid and Sweeper, submit an application with attested copies of all relevant documents directly to the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, National Parks Wildlife Division D.I. Khan, Gulshan Colony Street No. 02, Iqbal Fort, D.I. Khan.
Ensure the online application or direct application, as applicable, is submitted by November 6, 2026.
ETEA applicants should follow SMS instructions to download their roll number slips showing the test date, time and venue. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
