Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
— Forest Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
TNPSC Forest Watcher Onscreen Certificate Verification (OCV) 2026 Overview
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially published the list of candidates provisionally admitted for the Onscreen Certificate Verification (OCV) for the post of Forest Watcher. This recruitment is conducted under the Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services), Notification No. 01/2024. Shortlisted candidates must upload all required educational and reservation documents online through the One Time Registration (OTR) platform of TNPSC.
Important Dates for TNPSC Forest Watcher OCV
| Event / Stage | Official Date |
|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30.01.2024 |
| Group 4 Exam Result / Rank List Released | 28.10.2024 |
| Forest Watcher OCV Provisionally Shortlisted List Published | 07.09.2026 |
| Commencement of Certificate Upload via OTR | 08.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Upload Certificates via OTR Portal | 17.09.2026 |
Step-by-Step Guide to Upload Certificates on TNPSC OTR
Shortlisted candidates whose register numbers are included in the provisional list must follow these steps to upload their certificates within the scheduled timeline:
- Navigate to the official portal of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission at tnpsc.gov.in.
- Access the 'One Time Registration (OTR)' section on the homepage.
- Log in using your registered OTR Login ID and Password.
- Locate the active upload link designated for the 'Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) - Forest Watcher'.
- Scan and upload all the required documents in the prescribed format and file size.
- Review the uploaded documents to ensure legibility and click on final submission.
- Save and print the acknowledgment slip for verification records.
Mandatory Documents for Verification
- SSLC / 10th Standard Marksheet (for Date of Birth & basic qualification verification)
- HSC / 12th Standard Marksheet or equivalent certificate (if applicable)
- Community Certificate issued by competent authority of Tamil Nadu
- PSTM (Person Studied in Tamil Medium) Certificate (if claiming horizontal reservation)
- Special category certificates such as Destitute Widow, Ex-servicemen, or Differently Abled (wherever applicable)
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Deadline Adherence: The online window to upload certificates closes strictly on September 17, 2026. Extension requests will not be entertained.
- Provisional Status: Being shortlisted for OCV does not guarantee final selection. Appointment is subject to physical verification of originals and physical standard tests.
- Penalty for Non-compliance: Candidates who fail to upload their documents within the specified window will forfeit their candidature for the next stage of recruitment without further notice.
Candidates must log into the TNPSC OTR portal, navigate to the certificate upload link for Forest Watcher (Group-IV), scan, and upload the required certificates online between September 8 and September 17, 2026.
