Principal Chief Conservator of Forests [Arts Stream Jobs List With Salary In India]

He is an officer belonging to the elite Indian Forest Service. He is responsible for managing the forests, environment and wildlife related issues of a state of India. He is the counterpart of the Principal Secretary of the forests of a state.

Qualifications & Other Criteria

• 1. A first class masters degree in basic sciences or agriculture and allied

sciences or forestry and other related disciplines from a recognised university is an essential qualification but a Doctoral Degree in the same is a desirable one

2. For Assistant conservator of Forests post, the Eligibility Criteria is a Gradustion in any discipline from a recognised university

• Candidates must be of 18-28 years age at the time of recruitment.

• Candidates have to appear for the Written Test conducted by the UnionPublic Service Commission (UPSC). Qualified candidates are selected for a Personal Interview.

Skills & Attributes Needed

1. Ability to strike a delicate balance between development and forest conservation

2. Strict adherence to government regulations

3. Strategic planning

4. Good communication skills

5. Time management skills

6. Ability of making quick decisions

Institutes

1. Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

2. Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

3. Forest Survey of India, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Career Options

Ministry of Forests, Government of India.

Salary

1. Rs. 80,000/- a month plus grade pay.

2. A Chief Conservator of Forests is the cadre immediately next to this, who earns Rs. 37,400/-67,000/- a month plus a grade pay of Rs. 10,000/-

3. At entry level, the grade pay of a Conservator of Forests is Rs. 8,700/- a month

4. A Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests earns Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 39,100/plus grade pay of Rs. 7,600/- a month

 5. An Assistant Conservator of Forests earns Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 39,100/- plus grade pay of Rs. 5,400/- a month