Junior Clerk & Forester – Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests Riverine & Inland Forests Sindh 2026

Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests Riverine & Inland Forests Sindh at Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Sindh

Deadline: 3 Apr 2026

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Job Description

QUICK FACTS

Organization: Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests Riverine & Inland Forests Sindh at Hyderabad
Job Title(s): Junior Clerk (BPS-11), Forester (BPS-07)
Location: Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
Number of Posts: 32 total (17 Junior Clerk, 15 Forester)
BPS / Pay Scale: BPS-11 (Junior Clerk), BPS-07 (Forester)
Age Limit: 18 to 28 years (for both posts)
Education Required: Junior Clerk — Intermediate minimum “C” Grade plus MS Office Certificate from SBTE; Forester — Intermediate Second Division
Experience Required: Not specified in source advertisement
Application Deadline: April 3, 2026 (or as per closing date in newspaper ad)
Application Method: Online via Sindh Job Portal at https://sjp.gos.pk
Advertisement No: No. B.1.(d)Estt:/-2262 of 2025-26 | INF/KRY/1173/2026
Published Date: March 18, 2026
Source: Daily Express Tribune, March 20, 2026

The Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests Riverine & Inland Forests Sindh at Hyderabad has announced 32 vacancies across two posts — Junior Clerk and Forester — under the Sindh Forest Department. Applications must be submitted online through the Sindh Job Portal by April 3, 2026. Only candidates holding domicile of Sindh province are eligible to apply.

JOB OVERVIEW

This advertisement covers two distinct entry-level positions in the Sindh Forest Department at Hyderabad. The Junior Clerk post (BPS-11) requires candidates to handle office work and demands a typing speed of at least thirty words per minute in English along with an MS Office certificate from SBTE. Seventeen seats are available for this role.

The Forester post (BPS-07) is a field-facing role with specific physical requirements. Candidates must meet a minimum height of 5 feet 6 inches, a chest measurement of 32 to 33.5 inches after expansion, eyesight of 6/6 with or without glasses, and must possess a workable skill in swimming. The advertisement states that selected Foresters will undergo an in-service Forester’s Course from Forest School Miani or any other recognized institute in Pakistan. Fifteen seats are available for this post.

Both posts require candidates to have successfully passed the General Screening Test conducted by Sukkur IBA Testing Services (STS) with at least 40% marks and to hold a valid STS certificate at the time of application.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Education: Junior Clerk (BPS-11): Intermediate with at least “C” Grade from a recognized Board of Education, plus a Certificate in MS Office from a recognized institute affiliated with SBTE, with a typing speed of thirty words per minute in English. Forester (BPS-07): Intermediate with Second Division from a recognized Board of Education.

Age: 18 to 28 years for both posts. Age will be calculated from the closing date of application submission as per Rule-7 of the Sindh Civil Servants (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 2024. Upper age relaxation will apply as per prevailing Government of Sindh policy.

Experience: Not specified in source advertisement.

Domicile / Nationality: Domicile of Province of Sindh is required for both posts.

Gender: Not specified in source advertisement.

Other Requirements:

Candidates must have passed the General Screening Test (Intermediate and Graduation Category) conducted by Sukkur IBA Testing Services (STS) with at least 40% marks and must hold the STS certificate.
Forester (BPS-07) physical requirements: Height minimum 5 feet 6 inches; Chest 32 to 33.5 inches after expansion; Eyesight 6/6 with or without glasses; Workable skill of swimming.
Government employees must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their department before applying and bring the original NOC to the interview.
Quota for initial appointment shall be followed as per Law / Rules / Policy of Government of Sindh.
No TA/DA will be admissible for the interview.
Appointment will be made as per the Policy Notified by Government of Sindh on 26.04.2023 and under the provisions of Sindh Civil Servants Act 1973 and its rules.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit the Sindh Job Portal at https://sjp.gos.pk to submit your online application.
Before applying, ensure you have passed the General Screening Test (Intermediate or Graduation category) conducted by Sukkur IBA Testing Services (STS) with at least 40% marks. You will need your valid STS certificate to proceed.
Select the post you are applying for — Junior Clerk (BPS-11) or Forester (BPS-07) — and complete the application form as directed on the portal.
If you are currently employed in any government department, obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your department before submitting the application.
After applying, watch the Sindh Job Portal for the interview schedule. Appear before the Departmental Selection Committee with all original documents on the scheduled date.
Note that no travel or daily allowance will be provided for attending the interview.
The deadline is April 3, 2026, or as per the closing date mentioned in the original newspaper advertisement.

Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.

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Nawa Verdict

Original analysis by NawaCareer editors

3/5

WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — Strong option if you already hold a valid STS certificate and meet the domicile and educational requirements. Without the STS certificate, you cannot apply at all.

COMPETITION LEVEL:
High — These are permanent government posts in BPS-07 and BPS-11, which always attract large numbers of applicants in Sindh. With only 32 total seats and a province-wide applicant pool, competition will be significant.

PAY AND BENEFITS:
The advertisement does not mention salary figures or any benefits. Pay will correspond to BPS-11 for Junior Clerk and BPS-07 for Forester under the applicable Sindh government pay scales. Verify the current pay scale amounts from official sources before applying.

RED FLAGS:
The STS test certificate is a hard prerequisite. The advertisement does not tell you where or how to obtain it if you do not already have one. Candidates who have not yet taken the STS test will need to check STS directly, as this advertisement gives no guidance on that process.
No TA/DA for interview is stated plainly. If you are based outside Hyderabad, the travel cost is entirely on you.
The advertisement says the deadline is April 3, 2026 "or as per closing date in newspaper ad," which introduces a small ambiguity. Always confirm the exact date from the original newspaper advertisement or the Sindh Job Portal.
Physical requirements for the Forester post are very specific. Height, chest, eyesight, and swimming ability will all be verified. If you do not meet any one of these criteria, you will be disqualified at the physical stage regardless of your academic performance.

HIDDEN BENEFITS:
Selected Foresters will be sent for an in-service Forester's Course at Forest School Miani or another recognized institute, which means structured professional training is part of the job — a genuine development opportunity not always available in entry-level government posts.

BEST FOR:
The Junior Clerk role is best suited for Sindh-domiciled candidates who have an Intermediate degree, a valid SBTE MS Office certificate, and an existing STS pass certificate ready to go. The Forester role is ideal for physically fit candidates who meet all the listed physical standards and are looking for a field-based government career in the forestry sector.

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