Overview
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has released the Forest Department PST/PET Result 2026 for Wildlife Guard, Inspector and other relevant posts. The result identifies candidates who qualified in the Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test conducted under the recruitment drive for 650 advertised vacancies in the Forest, Ecology and Environment Department.
Candidates should download the result PDF from the official portal and search for their roll number or name. The number of appointments will remain subject to post-wise vacancies, document verification and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Post Name | Wildlife Guard, Inspector, Forest Guard, Forester and other posts |
| Total Vacancies | 650 posts under the original recruitment drive |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | jkssb.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | June 20, 2021 |
| Last Date | July 3, 2021 |
| Exam Date | PST/PET dates not specified in the result information |
| Result Date | 2026 — exact date to be checked on the official notice |
Candidates should rely on the date printed on the result PDF for official record purposes. Any subsequent schedule for document verification or another selection stage will be published separately by JKSSB.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility differs by post, and candidates must satisfy the conditions prescribed in the original recruitment advertisement.
Educational Qualification
- Applicants for entry-level posts such as Wildlife Guard or other support positions were required to have passed at least Class 10 from a recognised board, where applicable.
- Certain Forest Department posts required Class 12, including specified subjects or streams where prescribed.
- Inspector and other higher-level posts could require a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
- Candidates must possess the required qualification by the cutoff date mentioned in the original notification.
- Physical standards, including height and chest measurements, apply to designated posts and categories.
Age Limit
- The general upper age limit under the recruitment notification was generally 40 years for open merit candidates.
- Relaxation was available to reserved-category candidates in accordance with Jammu and Kashmir government rules.
- Separate upper-age provisions applied to persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories.
- Date-of-birth and category certificates will be checked during document verification.
Fees
- The original online application fee was Rs. 350, subject to the conditions in the recruitment notice.
- No fee is required merely to download or check the PST/PET result.
- Fees paid during the application process were generally non-refundable.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Candidates are shortlisted through an objective or post-specific written examination conducted by JKSSB.
- PST/PET: Applicants for posts carrying physical requirements must qualify in the Physical Standard Test and Physical Endurance Test. These tests are normally qualifying in nature unless the notification states otherwise.
- Document Verification and Final Selection: Qualified candidates are called for certificate scrutiny. Final selection is based on merit, eligibility, available vacancies and successful verification of original documents.
Inclusion in the PST/PET result does not by itself guarantee appointment. Candidates must clear every remaining stage and meet the prescribed medical, educational and category requirements.
How to Apply
The application window for this recruitment is closed. Candidates who participated in the selection process can check their result and prepare for the next stage by following these steps:
- Visit the official JKSSB website at jkssb.nic.in.
- Open the section for Results, Notices or What’s New on the homepage.
- Locate the notice titled Forest Department PST/PET Result 2026 for Wildlife Guard, Inspector or related posts.
- Download the result PDF and use the search function by pressing Ctrl + F on a computer or selecting “Find in page” on a mobile device.
- Enter the roll number, application number or name exactly as shown on the admit card.
- Save a copy of the PDF and take a printout for future reference.
- Keep original educational certificates, domicile proof, date-of-birth proof, category certificate and valid photo identification ready for document verification.
- Monitor the official website regularly for the document verification schedule, shortlist updates or final selection list.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the JKSSB Forest Department PST/PET Result 2026 available online?
Yes. Candidates can access the qualified-candidate list through the official JKSSB website in PDF format.
2. What happens after qualifying the PST/PET?
Qualified candidates may be called for document verification or another stage specified by JKSSB. The final appointment depends on merit and verification of eligibility.
3. Does the PST/PET result cover all 650 vacancies?
The original recruitment drive advertised 650 posts, but the PST/PET result applies only to posts and candidates for whom physical testing was prescribed.
