Appointment of the members of the Force

(1) The appointment of the members of the Forces shall rest with the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests who shall exercise that power in accordance with the Rules made under this Act. Provided that the power of appointment under this section may also be exercised by such other Supervisory Officer not below the rank of Deputy Conservator as the Government may by order specify in this behalf. (2) The designation and rank of the members of the Force shall be regulated by Rules made under this Act and at the time of initial constitution shall comprise of, (i) Company Commander/Inspector (ii) Platoon Commander/Sub-Inspector or Assistant Sub Inspector (iii) Section Commander/Head Forester (iv) Special Tiger Guard/ Forest Constable.