Essential : (1) Secondary School Certificate or equivalent.
(2) Physical requirement:
(I) For Male Candidates: (a) Minimum Height of 163 cms.
(b) Chest: Unexpanded- 79 cms. and Expanded 84 cms.
(c) Walking test: 25 kms. to be completed in 4 hours.
(I) For Female Candidates: (a) Minimum Height of 150 cms.
(b) Walking test: 16 kms. to be completed in 4 hours.
(3) Knowledge of Konkani.
Note: Selected Candidates will have to successfully complete the training course of twelve months duration at the Forest Training School at Valpoi or elsewhere, as directed. Candidates failing in the course shall not be considered for annual increment/promotion unless he/she clears the failed subjects.
Desirable: Knowledge of Marathi.