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असाधारण

EXTRAORDINARY

प्राधिकार से प्रकाशित

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

Part II - Section 3

केन्द्र-शासित प्रदेश लद्दाख प्रशािन

ADMINISTRATION OF UNION TERRITORY OF LADAKH

Forest, Ecology and Environment Department, UT of Ladakh

Notification

Ladakh, the 16^th of March, 2026

S.O.158. — In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 309 of the Constitution of

India read with S.O. 282 (E) dated 21.01.2020, the Lieutenant Governor of Union

territory of Ladakh hereby makes the following Rules, namely:

1. Short Title and Commencement:

(1) These rules may be called the Ladakh Forest and Wildlife Field Staff

(Uniform) Rules, 2026.

(2) These rules shall extend to the whole UT Ladakh and shall be applicable

लद्दाख, 16 मार्च, 2026

LADAKH, MONDAY, MARCH, 16, 2026

भारत सरकार

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

एस.जी.-एल.डी.-अ.-26032026-1695

SG-LD-E-26032026-1695

LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 2

to field executive cadres of the forestry and wildlife wings of the

Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, UT Ladakh, of the

Rank of Range Officer Grade-1 and below, up to Forest Guard / Wildlife

Guard and Drivers.

(3) They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the

Official Gazette of Ladakh.

2. Definitions:

In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) “Department” means the Department of Forest, Ecology and

Environment, UT Administration of Ladakh.

(b) “Field Staff” means and include all field staff of the Department in the

forestry/wildlife wings, from rank of Range Officer (Grade I) and below

up to Forest Guard/Wildlife Guard and Driver of the Department of

Forest, Ecology and Environment, UT Administration of Ladakh, who

are required to implement the provisions of Indian Forest Act, 1927

and/or Forest Conservation Act 1980 and/or Wildlife (Protection) Act,

1972.

accoutrements to be worn by the aforementioned field staff of the

Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, UT Administration

of Ladakh.

(d) “UT” means The Union Territory of Ladakh.

3. Uniform Specifications:

(1) The uniform to be worn by the field Staff of the Department of Forest,

Ecology and Environment, UT Administration of Ladakh shall consist of

such items of clothing, badges of rank, insignia and accoutrements as

prescribed in the Schedules appended to these Rules.

(2) The uniform shall be distinct and identifiable, maintaining uniformity

across the UT of Ladakh.

(3) The colour scheme shall generally follow khaki and dark green with

modifications suited to high-altitude climatic conditions along with the

provisions of Personal Protection Equipment as per the field

requirement.

4. Supply of Uniform:

(1) The uniform articles prescribed under these Rules shall be procured at

government cost by the Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment,

UT Administration of Ladakh, and supplied to the members of the

aforementioned cadres of the forestry/wildlife wings of the Department such

as Foresters (Forestry/Wildlife), Deputy Foresters (Forestry/Wildlife),

Guards((Forestry/Wildlife), Driver Grade I and Driver Grade II.

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(2) Ranger Officer Grade I(Forestry/Wildlife) and Ranger Officer Grade II

(Forestry/Wildlife) shall be entitled to an initial uniform grant and a renewal

grant.

5. Obligation to wear the Uniform :

(1) Every field staff of the a f o r e m e n t i o n e d c a t e g o r i e s o f t h e

Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, UT Administration of

Ladakh shall wear the prescribed uniform while on duty.

(2) No unauthorised ornament or emblem, sign or mark shall be worn with the

uniform.

(3) Wearing of a mix of uniform and plain clothes is prohibited, as provided in

these Rules

(4) Field staff appearing in an Hon’ble Court of Law as prosecutors,

witnesses or escorts shall wear the uniform.

(5) No member shall wear the official uniform while off duty or for any

purpose other than authorised official duties.

(6) No alteration in pattern or material of uniform items shall be made

without the approval of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests

(PCCF), UT Ladakh.

6. Badges of Rank and Insignia:

The badges of rank and insignia for different ranks of field staff

(Forestry/Wildlife) shall be as specified in the Schedules appended to these rules.

By order and in the name of the Lieutenant Governor, Union Territory of Ladakh.

Sd/-

Administrative Secretary,

Forest, Ecology and Environment,

Department, UT of Ladakh

LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 4

Copy to the: -

1. Administrative Secretary, General Administrative Department, UT of Ladakh.

2. Secretary to Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh.

3. Administrative Secretary, Law and Justice Department, UT Ladakh.

4. Additional Principal chief Conservator of Forests, UT Ladakh.

5. Joint Director, Information.

6. Technical Director, NIC Leh.

7. OSD to Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh for information of the Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh.

(अनुपम भारद्वाज, ज क प्र से / Anupam Bhardwaj, JKAS)

अवर सचिव/ Under Secretary,

Forest, Ecology and Environment

Department, UT Ladakh

ANUPAM

BHARDWAJ

Digitally signed by

ANUPAM

BHARDWAJ

Date: 2026.03.16

14:50:57 +05'30'

LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5

SCHEDULE - I

Uniform for the Field Staff of Department of Forest, Ecology and

Environment, UT Administration of Ladakh

1. Range Officer Grade - I: A Range Officer Grade – I

(Forestry/Wildlife) will wear the uniform as prescribed below:

S.no.

Uniform

Item

Uniform for Range Officer Grade – I (Forestry/Wildlife)

Headgear

Dark green beret cap or khaki peak cap with brown ribbon around it and

plate given in Schedule- II (Plate 6) affixed in the middle

Shirt

Khaki tight fitting, double breast pocket with straight

flaps and shoulder loops for badges with folded sleeves.

Trouser

Khaki pants

Belt

Brown leather belt with circular brass buckle with silver plating

having plate given in Schedule II (Plate 6) in center

Badges

Rank (Star)

Three five-pointed

diameter on each shoul

silver-plated

der flap.

flat stars

of 3/4 inch

Shoulder

Badge

Silver plated L.F.S. badge on both shoulders as given in Schedule- II

(Plate 7)

Side Arm Badge One embroidered badge on left arm with design given in

Schedule –II (Plate 3)

Chest

Badge

Metal badge of 8 cm length and 2.5 cm width to be worn

above left shirt pocket as depicted in Schedule-II (Plate 4)

Name Tag

Name tag made of black plastic with white letters (1.5 cm x 8 cm) with

arrangement for pinning to be worn above right shirt pocket as

depicted in Schedule –II. This will also mention the blood group of the

person wearing the uniform (Plate-5).

Shoes

Brown leather shoes / Hunter shoes and khaki socks.

Lanyard

Dark green lanyard

Sweater

Jacket

Khaki full sleeved sweater (pullover) with 'V' neck and raglan sleeve with

provision for taking out shoulder straps to show rank badges.

Khaki jackets with full sleeves

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2.Range Officer Grade - II: A Range Officer Grade – II (Forestry/Wildlife)

will wear the uniform as prescribed below:

S.no

Uniform

Item

Uniform for Range Officer Grade – II (Forestry/Wildlife)

Headgear

Dark green beret cap or khaki peak cap with brown ribbon around it and

plate given in Schedule –II (Plate 1) affixed in the middle

Shirt

Khaki tight fitting, double breast pocket with straight

flaps and shoulder loops for badges with folded sleeves.

Trouser

Khaki pants

Belt

Brown leather belt with circular brass buckle with silver plating

having plate given in Schedule-II (Plate 1) in center

Badges

Rank (Star)

Three five-pointed silver-plated flat stars of 3/4 inch diameter on each

shoulder flap. A silk ribbon band 12.7 mm in width with upper half in

red and lower half in green will encircle the shoulder flap.

Shoulder

Badge

Silver plated L.F. badge on both shoulders as given in Schedule-

II (Plate 2)

Side Arm Badge One embroidered badge on left arm with design given

in Schedule-II (Plate 3)

Chest Badge

Metal badge of 8 cm length and 2.5 cm width to be worn above left shirt

pocket as depicted in Schedule-II (Plate 4)

Name Tag

Name tag made of black plastic with white letters (1.5 cm x 8 cm) with

arrangement for pinning to be worn above right shirt pocket as

depicted in Schedule –II . This will also mention the blood group of the

person wearing the uniform (Plate-5).

Shoes

Brown leather shoes / Hunter shoes and khaki socks.

Lanyard and

Whistle

Dark green lanyard with a nickel whistle with flat leather guard 1/4"

wide to be worn in whistle pocket on left side.

Sweater

Jacket

Khaki full sleeved sweater (pullover) with 'V' neck and raglan sleeve with

provision for taking out shoulder straps to show rank badges.

Khaki jackets with full sleeves

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3. Forester/Wildlife Forester: A Forester (Forestry/Wildlife) will wear the

uniform as prescribed below:

S.no

Uniform

Item

Uniform for Forester (Forestry/Wildlife)

Headgear

Khaki beret cap or khaki peak cap with brown ribbon around it

and plate given in Schedule-II (Plate 1) affixed in the middle

Shirt

Khaki tight fitting, double breast pocket with straight

flaps and shoulder loops for badges with folded sleeves.

Trouser

Khaki pants

Belt

Brown leather belt with circular brass buckle with

silver plating having plate given in Schedule-II (Plate 1)

in center

Badges

Rank (Star)

Two five-pointed silver-plated flat stars of 3/4 inch diameter on each

shoulder flap. A silk ribbon band 12.7 mm in width with upper half in

red and lower half in green

will encircle the shoulder flap.

Shoulder

Badge

Silver plated L.F. badge on both shoulders as given in Schedule-

II (Plate 2)

Side Arm Badge One embroidered badge on left arm with design given

in Schedule-II (Plate 3)

Chest

Badge

Metal badge of 8 cm length and 2.5 cm width to be worn

above left shirt pocket as depicted in Schedule-II (Plate 4)

Name Tag

Name tag made of black plastic with white letters (1.5 cm x 8 cm) with

arrangement for pinning to be worn above right shirt pocket as

depicted in Schedule –II. This will also mention the blood group of the

person wearing the uniform (Plate-5).

Shoes

Brown leather shoes / Hunter shoes and khaki socks.

Lanyard and

Whistle

Khaki lanyard with a nickel whistle with flat leather guard 1/4" wide to be

worn in whistle pocket on left side.

Sweater

Jacket

Khaki full sleeved sweater (pullover) with 'V' neck and raglan sleeve

with provision for taking out shoulder straps

to show rank badges. Khaki jackets with full sleeves.

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4. Deputy Foresters:

A Deputy Forester (Forestry/Wildlife) will wear

the uniform as prescribed below:

S.no

Uniform

Item

Uniform for Deputy Forester (Forestry/Wildlife)

Headgear

Khaki beret cap with plate given in Schedule-II (Plate 1) affixed in

the

middle.

Shirt

Khaki tight fitting, double breast pocket with straight

flaps and Shoulder Loops for Badges with folded sleeves

Trouser

Khaki pants

Belt

Brown leather belt with circular brass buckle with silver plating

having plate given in Schedule-II (Plate 1) in center

Badges

rank

Two five-pointed silver-plated flat stars of 3/4 inch diameter on each

shoulder flap. A silk ribbon band 15 mm in width with upper half in red,

middle in green and lower

half in golden will encircle the shoulder flap.

Shoulder

Badge

Silver plated L.F. badge on both shoulders as given in Schedule-II

(Plate 2)

Side Arm Badge One embroidered badge on left arm with design given

in Schedule-II (Plate 3)

Chest Badge

Metal badge of 8 cm length and 2.5 cm width to be worn above left shirt

pocket as depicted in Schedule –II (Plate 4)

Name Tag

Name tag made of black plastic with white letters (1.5 cm x 8 cm)

with arrangement for pinning to be worn above right

shirt pocket as depicted in Schedule –II. This will also mention the blood

group of the person wearing the uniform (Plate-5).

Shoes

Brown leather shoes/ Hunter shoes and khaki socks.

Lanyard and

Whistle

Khaki Lanyard with a nickel whistle with flat leather guard 1/4" wide to be

worn in whistle pocket on left side.

Sweater

Jacket

Khaki full sleeved sweater (pullover) with 'V' neck and raglan sleeve with

provision for taking out shoulder straps to show rank badges.

Khaki jackets with full sleeves

LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 9

5. Forest Guard/Wildlife Guard: A Forest Guard/Wildlife Guard will wear

the uniform as prescribed below:-

S.no

Uniform

Item

Uniform for Forest Guard/Wildlife Guard

Headgear

Khaki beret cap with plate given in Schedule-II (Plate 1) affixed

the middle.

Shirt

Khaki tight fitting, double breast pocket with straight

flaps and shoulder Loops for Badges with folded sleeves

Trouser

Khaki Pants

Belt

Brown leather belt with circular brass buckle with

silver plating having plate given in Schedule-II (Plate 1)

in center

Badges

Rank (Star)

One five-pointed silver-plated flat star of 3/4 inch diameter on each

shoulder flap. A silk ribbon band 12.7 mm in width with upper half

in red and lower half in green will

encircle the shoulder flap.

Shoulder

Badge

Silver plated L.F. badge on both shoulders as given in Schedule-II

(Plate 2)

Side Arm Badge One embroidered badge on left arm with design given

in Schedule-II (Plate 3)

Chest

Badge

Metal badge of 8 cm length and 2.5 cm width to be worn

above left shirt pocket as depicted in Schedule-II (Plate

Name Tag

Name tag made of black plastic with white letters (1.5 cm x 8 cm)

with arrangement for pinning to be worn above right

shirt pocket as depicted in Schedule –II. This will also mention the blood

group of the person wearing the uniform (Plate-5).

Shoes

Brown leather shoes/ Hunter shoes and khaki socks.

Lanyard and

Whistle

Khaki Lanyard with a Nickel whistle with flat leather guard 1/4" wide

to be worn in whistle pocket on left side.

Sweater

Jacket

Khaki full sleeved sweater (pullover) with 'V' neck and raglan sleeve

with provision for taking out shoulder straps

to show rank badges.

Khaki jackets with full sleeves

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6. Driver Grade – I/Senior Driver : A Driver Grade – I/Senior Driver will wear the

uniform as prescribed below:-

S.no

Uniform

Item

Uniform for Driver Grade I/ Senior Driver

Headgear

Khaki beret cap with plate given in Schedule-II (Plate 1) affixed

the middle.

Shirt

Khaki tight fitting, double breast pocket with straight

flaps and shoulder Loops for Badges with folded sleeves

Trouser

Khaki Pants

Belt

Brown leather belt with circular brass buckle with

silver plating having plate given in Schedule-II (Plate 1)

in center.

Shoulder

Badge

Silver plated L.F. badge on both shoulders as given in Schedule-II

(Plate 2)

Side Arm Badge One embroidered badge on left arm with design given

in Schedule-II (Plate 3)

Chest

Badge

Metal badge of 8 cm length and 2.5 cm width to be worn

above left shirt pocket as depicted in Schedule-II (Plate

Name Tag

Name tag depicting name with designation made of black plastic with

white letters (2 cm x 8 cm) with arrangement for pinning to be worn

above right shirt pocket as depicted in Schedule –II. This will also

mention the blood group of the person wearing the uniform (Plate-8).

Shoes

Brown leather shoes/ Hunter shoes and khaki socks.

Lanyard and

Whistle

Khaki Lanyard with a Nickel whistle with flat leather guard 1/4" wide

to be worn in whistle pocket on left side.

Sweater

Jacket

Khaki full sleeved sweater (pullover) with 'V' neck and raglan sleeve

with provision for taking out shoulder straps

to show rank badges.

Khaki jackets with full sleeves

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7. Driver Grade – II/Junior Driver: A Driver Grade- II/Junior driver will

wear the uniform as prescribed below:

S.no

Uniform

Item

Uniform for Driver Grade – II/Junior Driver

Headgear

Khaki beret cap with plate given in Schedule-II (Plate 1)affixed

the middle.

Shirt

Khaki tight fitting, double breast pocket with straight

flaps and shoulder Loops for Badges with folded sleeves

Trouser

Khaki Pants

Belt

Brown leather belt with circular brass buckle with

silver plating having plate given in Schedule-II (Plate 1)

in center

Shoulder

Badge

Silver plated L.F. badge on both shoulders as given in Schedule-II

(Plate 2)

Side Arm Badge One embroidered badge on left arm with design given

in Schedule-II (Plate 3)

Chest

Badge

Metal badge of 8 cm length and 2.5 cm width to be worn

above left shirt pocket as depicted in Schedule-II (Plate

Name Tag

Name tag depicting name with designation made of black plastic with

white letters (2 cm x 8 cm) with arrangement for pinning to be worn

above right shirt pocket as depicted in Schedule –II. This will also

mention the blood group of the person wearing the uniform (Plate-9).

Shoes

Brown leather shoes/ Hunter shoes and khaki socks.

Lanyard and

Whistle

Khaki Lanyard with a Nickel whistle with flat leather guard 1/4" wide

to be worn in whistle pocket on left side.

Sweater

Jacket

Khaki full sleeved sweater (pullover) with 'V' neck and raglan sleeve

with provision for taking out shoulder straps

to show rank badges.

Khaki jackets with full sleeves

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Other relevant prescriptions are as below:

The color of shirts and belts of all above field staff will be khaki. The shirt must

have two pockets with flap at chest level on both sides.

ii.

Khaki trousers will be of unfolded bottom with two side pockets and one at

back. Trousers at the bottom will not measure less than 15” and more than 18”.

iii.

Winter outerwear for high-altitude and snow conditions shall comprise of a)

Insulated Jacket with

−20°C rating, windproof/water-resistant shell, hood with fur/synthetic trim along with

reflective strips. Insulated trousers/snow pants with reinforced panels,

iv.

Hunter shoes/Jungle boots may normally be used at the time of patrolling or

similar operations [the specifications in this regard as per requirement shall

include High-ankle tactical/mountaineering boots with anti-slip deep-lug soles;

reinforced steel/fiber toe and heel, waterproof breathable membrane, cushioned

midsole etc. along with woolen moisture-wicking socks.

Shirt shall always be inserted into trousers with a belt above it.

vi.

Name plate always be fixed up above right pocket at chest level and name of

person should be written in white letters on black plate.

vii. Forest Guard/Wildlife Guard and Forester/Wildlife Forester shall keep with

them a Cane Stick (Lathi)/ polycarbonate Baton in performing their duties.

viii. Sikh personnel may wear turbans instead of beret caps or peak caps as the case

may be. Color of the turban will be the same as that of the beret/peak cap.

ix.

Women personnel may wear Salwars, Kurtas, Dupattas. Colour of Salwar, Kurta

and Dupatta will be the same as that of shirts and trousers.

Personal Protective Equipment(PEE) such as Insulated wool cap/helmet of the

prescribed colour, Winter insulated gloves, Socks, layered wears, Thermal Top/

Bottom, Neck Warmer, UV Protective eye wear, Trekking shoes shall be

provided.

xi.

Bodycams provided by the Department to be worn by field staff while manning

check points and carrying out anti-poaching patrolling. Besides GPS-enabled

devices, high-visibility vests, crampons/spikes, gaiters will also be used as per

the requirement.

LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 15

Plate 5: Name Tag

Plate 6

Plate 7

LADAKH GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 16

(अनुपम भारद्वाज, ज क प्र से / Anupam Bhardwaj, JKAS)

अवर सचिव/ Under Secretary,

Forest, Ecology and Environment

Department, UT Ladakh

“No legal responsibility is accepted for the contents of publication of advertisements/publications in this part of The

Ladakh Gazette. Persons notifying the advertisements/public notices will remain solely responsible for the legal

consequences and also for any other misrepresentation etc.”

Plate 9: Name Tag with designation for Driver Grade-II

STANZIN DORJEY

DRIVER GRADE - II

Plate 8 : Name Tag with designation for Driver Grade-I

STANZIN DORJEY

DRIVER GRADE - I

ANUPAM

BHARDWAJ

Digitally signed by

ANUPAM

BHARDWAJ

Date: 2026.03.16

14:51:28 +05'30'

ANUPAM

BHARDW

Digitally signed

by ANUPAM

BHARDWAJ

Date: 2026.03.16

14:51:46 +05'30'

P T RUDRA

GOUD

Digitally signed by

P T RUDRA GOUD

Date: 2026.03.26

16:30:49 +05'30'