The Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS), Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources is pleased to announce the One-Year National Certificate Course in Forestry (2026-2027 intake) at the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forestry Research and Training (UWIFoRT), Lamai Goempa, Bumthang.

1. The selection criteria shall be as follows:
1. Qualification: Class XII passed with a minimum of 50% in all subjects
2. Age requirement: 26 years or below at the time of application.
3. 100 candidates shall be shortlisted purely based on academic merit ranking.
4. Selected candidates based on merits shall undergo physical fitness (8 km marathon within 60 minutes)
5. The candidates who passed physical fitness will then have to sit for the viva voce.
6. Based on overall score of academic marks and viva voce, candidates (based on department slot) shall be selected to undergo the One-Year National Certificate Course in Forestry.
7. All selected candidates shall undergo drug test. Expenses for the drug test shall be borne by the individual candidate. If any of the selected candidates is found positive on prescribed drugs, he/she shall be disqualified.
2. The following scores/marks shall be allotted for the selection procedures:
1. Academic marks: 80%
2. Viva voce: 20%
3. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the link provided https://forms.gle/GRrGqSUXNEPFgt2AA or submit complete documents to UWIFoRT office through trainingunit@uwice.gov.bt, Bumthang on or before 30^th May, 2026 before 5:00 PM.
1. Application Form (download here)
2. Class XII Pass Certificate
3. Class XII Statement of Marks
4. School Relieving Certificate/Transfer Certificate
5. Citizenship Identity Card
6. Medical Certificate
7. Valid Security Clearance/NoC (Online approved)

Note: Original documents MUST be produced to the selection committee, DoFPS, for verification at the time of interview.

1. Schedules:
1. Last date for submission of application with complete set of documents (Online or in Person): 30th May, 2026
2. Physical fitness test/marathon: 8^th June, 2026
3. Viva voce: 10^th and 11^th June, 2026
4. Start of the course: 1^st July, 2026
2. The shortlisted candidates for the physical fitness test (marathon) will be intimated through call. The shortlisted list will be uploaded in the UWIFoRT website.
3. Marathon will be conducted in Bumthang. Candidates shortlisted for marathon should reach Chamkhar town junction on 8^th June, 2026 at 5:00 AM sharp for briefing and marathon. Those who fail to report on time shall be disqualified from participating in the marathon race.
4. The final selected candidates' list will be uploaded on the UWIFoRT and DoFPS/MoENR websites.

For further information, please contact the following persons:

1. Mr. Namgay Shacha, Sr. Forestry Officer (Program Coordinator) at 17807194
2. Ms. Tenzin Wangmo, Forestry Officer at 17917349
3. Mr. Gyeltshen, Forest Ranger at 17543799