Maharashtra Forest Department Recruitment 2026 for 3 Senior Research Scholar, Office Assistant – Apply Online @ mahaforest.gov.in

Maharashtra Forest Department Recruitment 2026: Golden Opportunity for 3 Government Posts

Latest Notification 2026: The Maharashtra Forest Department has released an official notification for the recruitment of 3 Senior Research Scholar (SRF), Data Analysts, and Office Assistant posts. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking Sarkari Naukri in the state forest sector. Interested and eligible candidates can apply via email before the last date.

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• Salary & Stipend
• How to Apply
• FAQs

Why Apply for Maharashtra Forest Department Jobs?

• Job Security: Government jobs offer unparalleled stability and benefits.
• Pay Scale: Competitive salaries as per 7th CPC norms.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement in the state forest department.

Vacancy Details

For detailed vacancy distribution, download the official PDF: Maharashtra Forest Department Notification PDF.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification

• Senior Research Scholar (SRF): Ph.D. in Wildlife Science, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, or allied discipline. Minimum 2-4 years of relevant professional or post-doctoral experience.
• Data Analysts: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, GIS, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• Office Assistant: Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Basic computer knowledge.

Age Limit

• SRF: 35+ years
• Data Analysts: 25-35 years

Application Fee

Salary / Stipend

• Senior Research Scholar (SRF): ₹60,000 per month (negotiable)
• Data Analysts: ₹20,000 per month (fixed)
• Office Assistant: ₹15,000 per month (fixed)

How to Apply for Maharashtra Forest Department Recruitment 2026

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying.
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
4. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 29-03-2026.
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

Selection Process

• Preliminary screening
• Shortlisting and scrutiny
• Document verification

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The last date to apply via email is 29 March 2026.

There are a total of 3 vacancies for Senior Research Scholar, Data Analysts, and Office Assistant.

The salary for SRF is ₹60,000 per month (negotiable).

No, the application fee is Nil for all categories.

The selection process includes preliminary screening, shortlisting, and document verification.

Candidates must apply via email by sending their bio-data and documents before the last date.

The official website is mahaforest.gov.in.

You can download the PDF from the link: Official Notification PDF.