The Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS), Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) is pleased to announce the One-Year Certificate Course in Forestry (2025-2026 intake) at the Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Forestry Research and Training (UWIFoRT), Lamai Goempa, Bumthang.
- Selection Criteria:
- Qualification: Class XII passed with a minimum of 50% in all subjects (excluding optional subjects).
- Age Limit: Applicant must be 26 years or younger at the time of application.
- Shortlisting:
- 150 candidates will be initially shortlisted based on academic merit.
- These candidates must complete a physical fitness test 8 kilometers within 60 minutes to qualify for the next stage.
- Candidates who complete the marathon within the stipulated time will sit for a viva voce (oral interview).
- Final selection will be based on the combined score of academic performance and viva voce.
- Drug Testing: All selected candidates must undergo a mandatory drug test. Costs will be borne by the individual. Candidates testing positive for prescribed drugs will be disqualified.
- Selection Weightage:
- Academic marks: 80%
- Viva voce: 20%
- Application Process
Eligible and interested can apply through the link provided https://forms.gle/tbuV679rATsyGUPW9 or submit hard copies of documents to the UWIFoRT Office in Bumthang or e-mail them to trainingunit@uwice.gov.bt on or before 6th June 2025 before 5:00 PM.
- Application Form (Download here)
- Class XII Pass Certificate
- Class XII Statement of Marks
- School Leaving Certificate/Transfer Certificate
- Citizenship Identity Card
- Medical Certificate
- Valid Security Clearance (Online approved)
Note: Original documents MUST be produced during the selection interview for verification at the time of the interview.
- Schedules:
- Last date for submission of application with a complete set of documents (Online or in Person): 6th June 2025
- Physical fitness test/marathon: 14th June 2025
- Viva voce: 16th and 17th June, 2025
- Start of the course: 1st July, 2025
- The shortlisted candidates for the physical fitness test (marathon) will be intimated through a call. The shortlisted list will be uploaded on the UWIFoRT (www.uwicer.gov.bt) and DoFPS (www.dofps.gov.bt) website.
- The marathon will be conducted in Thimphu. Candidates shortlisted for the marathon should reach Lungten Zampa and Yangchenphu Junction on 14th June 2025 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.
- The final selected candidates’ list will be uploaded on the UWIFoRT and DoFPS/MoENR websites.
For further information, please contact the following persons:
- Mr. Namgay Sacha, Program Coordinator at 1780 1794
- Ms. Tandin Gyem, Librarian Assist at 1784 9647