Professional forest services in India have the responsibility of managing the vast forest area of India. These were set up more than 100 years ago and have evolved as per the changing needs of the forestry sector. This paper analyses the professional forest services in India, from the point of view of recruitment; training; cadre management and HRM angle. It has been brought out that strengthening of training at all levels is required. A recruitment strategy also needs to be evolved so as to facilitate career progression in the professional forest services. The paper also highlights the requirements for career development, specialization and HR department in state forest departments.
