RAIPUR,CG: The Forest Department, Government of Chhattisgarh has now started the recruitment process for 41 forest guard posts under sports quota. The recruitment process will continue till September 23, 2024.

Players from sports like hockey, cricket, badminton, shooting, volleyball, basketball, swimming, football, weightlifting, kabaddi and athletics will be included in the recruitment process.

As per the Forest Department, the distribution of sanctioned posts is as follows - 3 for hockey, 2 each for cricket and badminton, 1 for shooting, 7 for volleyball, 4 for basketball, 1 for swimming, 1 for football. There are 3 posts available for Sports, 5 for Weightlifting, 6 for Kabaddi and 7 for Athletics. The list of eligible candidates called for the selection process is available on the official website of the Forest Department.

The Forest Guard Recruitment Selection Process is being organized in the major sports venues and grounds of Raipur, so that the players can get the benefit of high level facilities. The recruitment process will be monitored by a committee of officials of the Forest Department, nodal officers of the department and representatives of the concerned sports associations. Players will be selected on the basis of their stamina and sports skills, so that only the best and physically capable candidates can be selected for these posts. The recruitment not only encourages sports, but also provides an opportunity to players to contribute to environmental protection.