Overview
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will conduct the Physical Eligibility Test (PET) for candidates shortlisted for the Forester and Field Assistant posts in 2026. The PET notice relates to the vacancies advertised under the original recruitment; a separate or revised vacancy total has not been specified in the available test-date information. Eligible candidates should monitor the TNPSC portal for the exact schedule, hall ticket and venue details.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Post Name | Forester and Field Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | Not separately stated in the PET notice |
| Application Mode | Online; original recruitment applications already closed or as notified |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA / As per original recruitment notification |
| Last Date | TBA / As per original recruitment notification |
| Exam Date | Physical Eligibility Test in 2026; exact date TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The commission is expected to publish the candidate-wise PET date, reporting time and test centre through the hall ticket or an official schedule. Shortlisted applicants should not rely only on email or SMS alerts and must regularly check the recruitment portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess the post-wise degree qualification prescribed in the original TNPSC recruitment notification.
- Forester and Field Assistant posts generally require a bachelor’s degree in a notified science, forestry, agriculture, engineering or other relevant discipline, depending on the service rules applicable to the post.
- Applicants must have completed the required qualification by the cut-off date mentioned in the original notification.
- Only candidates shortlisted through the preceding examination stage will be permitted to attend the Physical Eligibility Test.
- Candidates should produce original degree certificates, mark sheets and other supporting documents whenever directed by TNPSC.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits will be those specified in the original recruitment advertisement.
- Upper-age relaxation applies to eligible reserved categories, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen and other notified groups under Tamil Nadu government rules.
- Eligibility will be calculated with reference to the cut-off date fixed in the original notification.
- Candidates must check the post-wise and category-wise age provisions before proceeding to document verification.
Fees
- No separate PET fee has been announced in the available test-date information.
- Examination and registration fees, where applicable, are governed by the original recruitment notification.
- Candidates who have already completed the recruitment application should not make any additional payment unless TNPSC issues a specific instruction.
Selection Process
- Written or computer-based examination: Candidates must qualify in the relevant TNPSC recruitment examination and meet the prescribed cut-off marks.
- Physical Eligibility Test: Shortlisted candidates will undergo physical standards measurement, endurance assessment or other post-specific physical tests prescribed by the commission.
- Certificate verification and final selection: Candidates qualifying in the PET will be considered for document verification and final merit-based appointment, subject to medical fitness and applicable reservation rules.
How to Apply
The PET stage normally does not require a fresh recruitment application. Shortlisted candidates can follow these steps to access their schedule and hall ticket:
- Visit the TNPSC website at tnpsc.gov.in.
- Open the “Recruitment,” “Hall Ticket Download” or “Latest Results/Press Releases” section.
- Select the link for the Forester and Field Assistant Physical Eligibility Test 2026.
- Enter the registered application number, date of birth and other requested login credentials.
- Download the hall ticket and verify the candidate’s name, photograph, roll number, test date, reporting time and venue.
- Print at least two clear copies of the admit card. Read all instructions regarding dress, footwear, physical standards and prohibited items.
- Report at the venue before the stated time with the hall ticket, an original government-issued photo identity document and any certificates requested by TNPSC.
- Contact the commission immediately through the official helpdesk if the hall ticket contains an error or cannot be downloaded. Candidates should not wait until the test date to report technical issues.
Candidates must maintain the physical readiness required for the notified post. Late entry, failure to produce identification or non-compliance with venue instructions may result in disqualification.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the TNPSC Forester and Field Assistant PET be held?
The Physical Eligibility Test is scheduled to be conducted in 2026, but the exact date and candidate-wise schedule are yet to be announced.
2. Where can candidates download the TNPSC PET hall ticket?
Shortlisted candidates can download the hall ticket from the official TNPSC website using their registered credentials once the link becomes active.
3. Is a fresh application required for the physical test?
Normally, no fresh application is required. Only candidates shortlisted from the previous examination stage can participate, subject to the instructions in the official PET notice.
