Deputy Conservator of Forests




A Deputy Conservator of Forests (Hindi: उप वन संरक्षक) or, equivalently a Divisional Forest Officer (Hindi: मण्डल वन अधिकारी), is an officer belonging to the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The Deputy Conservator of Forests is responsible for managing the forests, environment and wildlife related issues of a Forest Division of a state or a union territory of India. He/She is assisted by the officers of the State Forest Service and other state forest and wildlife officials.


Pay Structure: After the implementation of 6th Central Pay Commission recommended the pay scales of posts in the Indian Forest Service are as under.


Deputy Conservator of Forests (Selection Grade)
37400-67000
8700 (PB-4)



See also



  • Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education


  • Van Vigyan Kendra (VVK) Forest Science Centres








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