ANF Group C Vacancy 2026: Apply online for 348 Vacancies

ANF Group C Vacancy 2026- The Department of Environment & Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Administration has announced recruitment in South Andaman District, there are 348 Group-C posts out of these 296 are for Mazdoor, which means general helper work. The other 52 posts are for technical roles like Raftman, Grader, Assistant Sawyer, Beltman, Oiler, Timber Recorder, Tallyman and Grinder.

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ANF Group C Vacancy 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Department of Environment & Forests, A&N Administration
Post Name	Mazdoor + Raftman, Grader, Asst. Sawyer, Beltman, Oiler, Timber Recorder, Tallyman, Grinder
Total Vacancies	348 (296 Mazdoor + 52 Other posts)
Job Location	South Andaman District, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Application Mode	Online only
Official Website	https://erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in

ANF Group C Vacancy Details

Mazdoor Vacancy Details (296 Posts)

Category	Number of Vacancies
UR	111
ST	12
OBC (NCL)	132
EWS	41
MSP	8
Total	296

Other Group-C Technical Posts (Mill Division, Chatham): 52

Post Name	Vacancies
Grader	01
Asst. Sawyer	20
Beltman	01
Oiler	05
Raftman	07
Timber Recorder	04
Tallyman	07
Grinder	07
Total	52

Note: Horizontal reservation for MSP and Ex-Servicemen is also applicable where shown.

Eligibility Criteria of ANF Group C Vacancy 2026

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Essential Qualification	Desirable
Mazdoor	10th Pass + Must qualify Trade Test + Good physique	Knowledge of Hindi
Raftman	10th Pass + Must know Swimming/Diving + Trade Test + Good physique	Knowledge of Hindi
Grader	10th Pass	Knowledge of Hindi
Asst. Sawyer	10th Pass OR ITI in related trade + Trade Test + Good physique	–
Beltman / Oiler / Timber Recorder / Tallyman / Grinder	10th Pass OR ITI in related trade + Trade Test + Good physique	–

Age Limit (as on 29/04/2026)

Male: 18 to 33 years
Female: 18 to 38 years

Age Relaxation

Category	Extra Relaxation
ST (Male, Female)	5 years
OBC (Male, Female)	3 years
Central Govt Employees (3+ years service)	Up to 40 years (45 for ST)
Meritorious Sports Person	5 years (10 years for ST)
DRM / Contract employees	Up to 40 years

Date of birth will be counted from 10th certificate only.

Salary and Benefits

Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level-1 (₹18,000 – 56,900)

Probation period: 2 years
Other benefits as per A&N Administration rules

Approx. Starting Salary (in-hand): ₹22,000 – ₹28,000+ per month (approx. including allowances)

Selection Process of ANF Group C Vacancy 2026

Selection is purely on the basis of Physical Test (3 levels).

All posts (Mazdoor and other technical posts) have the same Physical Test.

Level-I: Running Test (Qualifying + Shortlisting)

Male: 10 km
Female: 8 km

Level-II: Long Jump (Qualifying – 3 attempts allowed)

Category	Male	Female
General & OBC	12 feet	9 feet
ST	9 feet	7 feet

Level-III: Weight Carrying Test (Final Merit)

Male	Carry 30 kg for 500 meter
Female	Carry 20 kg for 500 meter

Merit will be prepared on the basis of time taken in Weight Carrying Test.
For Mill Division posts (Raftman, Grader, etc.): Additional Grade-Specific Trade Test will be conducted later.

Note: Candidates must give an undertaking that they are physically and mentally fit before the test.

Documents Required

Keep these ready (self-attested copies):

Recent passport-size photo
10th Pass certificate (date of birth proof)
ITI certificate (if applicable)
ST/OBC/EWS certificate (as per format)
MSP certificate (if applicable)
Employment Exchange registration number
Printout of online application

ANF Group C Vacancy 2026 Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS/Male	₹100/-
Women and ST candidates	Exempted (Rs. 0/-)

Mode of Payment: Online (BHIM UPI, Net-Banking, Credit/Debit Card)

How to Apply Online for ANF Group C Vacancy 2026

Visit official website: https://erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in
Click on the recruitment link for Mazdoor & Group-C posts
Register with your details
Fill the online form carefully (choose division/post preference)
Upload photo and documents
Pay fee (if applicable)
Submit and take printout

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Important: Only online applications accepted. Offline forms will be rejected.

Important Dates

Event	Date & Time
Online Application Start	16th March 2026 (1100 Hrs)
Online Application Last Date	29th April 2026 (2359 Hrs)
Fee Payment Last Date	29th April 2026 (2359 Hrs)
Application Correction Window	30th April 2026 to 06th May 2026
Physical Test Dates	To be announced later

Final Thoughts

The Andaman & Nicobar Forest Department has announced 348 Group-C jobs that give permanent-style work with a steady salary. These posts are based in the beautiful islands, so along with a secure job, you also get to live and work in a unique place.

The process to get selected is simple. You only need to clear the Physical Test. If you have passed Class 10, are physically fit and want a government job, this is a good opportunity for you.

You don’t need any prior work experience. Women and candidates from the Scheduled Tribe category don’t have to pay the application fee and they also get relaxation in age limits.

This is a chance to build a stable future with the Forest Department. The application form is open now, so apply soon and take the first step towards your government job in Andaman. Good luck.

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