Assam State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam has released an official notification for the recruitment of Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard, Constable, Fireman, Emergency Rescuer, and other posts. A total of 2,972 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official website of SLPRB Assam.
The online application process for Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 will commence on 22 January 2026 and will remain open until 22 February 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying.
| Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 |
| Assam State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB Assam) : Advt No. SLPRB/REC/FG-I & CONST./FOREST-APRO-ETC /731/2025/134 | https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Released : 16 January 2026 • Application Start : 22 January 2026 • Last Date for Apply Online : 22 February 2026 • Last Date For Fee Payment : 22 February 2026 • Correction Date : 23 February 2026 to 27 February 2026 • Exam Date : Notify Soon • Admit Card Date : Notify Soon • Result : Notify Soon |
| Application Fees |
| • All Candidates : 00/- • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet, etc. |
| Age Limit |
| • Sub-Officer : 20 to 24 Years • Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard, Game Watcher & Constable (Grade-III) : 18 to 40 Years • AFPF Constable, Constable (WO/WT), Constable (UB), Fireman, Emergency Rescuer & Boatman : 18 to 25 Years • Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules. |
| No. of Post |
| 2972 Posts |
| Vacancy Details | |
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Forest Guard – I | 211 |
| Forest Guard | 504 |
| Game Watcher | 74 |
| AFPF Constable | 405 |
| Constable (WO/WT) | 642 |
| Constable (UB) | 01 |
| Sub Officer | 01 |
| Fireman | 337 |
| Emergency Rescuer | 41 |
| Constable (Grade – III) | 733 |
| Bandman (Constable) | 11 |
| Bugler | 02 |
| Boatman | 10 |
| Total | 2972 |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| • Qualification ranges from HSLC (10th) to Bachelor Degree depending on the post. • Forester Grade-I: Bachelor Degree in any discipline. • Sub-Officer & Constable (WO/WT): H.S. (Science) with PCM. • Fireman & Emergency Rescuer: H.S. (Science). • Forest Guard, Game Watcher & Constable (UB): H.S. (10+2). • AFPF Constable, Constable (Grade-III), Bandman & Bugler: HSLC. • Boatman: HSLC with swimming proficiency. • For detailed educational requirements, read the official notification. |
| Salary |
| • Rs 14,000/- to Rs 70,000/- per month (Pay Band-2) with Grade Pay as per post. • Boatman : Rs 12,000/- to Rs 52,000/- (Pay Band-1) + Grade Pay Rs 4,200/-. |
| Selection Process |
| • Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Medical Examination followed by Physical Standard Test (PST) • Written Test • Walking Test (for Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard & Game Watcher only) • Oral/Viva Voce • Trade Proficiency Test (for Bandman & Bugler only) • Swimming & Boating Test (for Boatman only) |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – 40 Marks: |
| For Male Candidates: • 3200 meters race to be completed within 14 minutes (840 seconds) • Long Jump: Minimum 335 cm (3 chances given, longest valid jump considered) • Maximum 20 marks for race (time 600 seconds or less) • Maximum 20 marks for long jump (500 cm or more) For Female Candidates: • 1600 meters race to be completed within 8 minutes (480 seconds) • Long Jump: Minimum 244 cm (3 chances given, longest valid jump considered) • Maximum 20 marks for race (time 330 seconds or less) • Maximum 20 marks for long jump (389 cm or more) |
| Written Test: |
| For Forester Grade-I (100 Marks): • 100 multiple choice questions on OMR sheet • Each question carries 1 mark • Negative marking: ½ mark for each wrong answer • Subjects: Logical reasoning, Aptitude, English Comprehension, History and Culture of Assam and India, General Knowledge For All Other Posts (50 Marks): • 100 multiple choice questions on OMR sheet • Each correct answer carries 0.5 marks (Total 50 marks) • No negative marking • Questions of Class IX and X level • Subjects: Elementary Arithmetic, General English, Logical reasoning/Mental ability, Assam’s History, Geography, Polity, Economy, General Awareness/GK and current affairs • Question paper in Assamese/Bodo/Bengali/English languages |
| Shortlisting for Written Test: |
| • 5 times the number of posts in order of merit based on PET marks • If candidates scoring same marks as last selected candidate, they will also be called |
| Walking Test (Qualifying – No Marks): |
| • For Forester Grade-I & Forest Guard only • Male: 26 KMs to be covered within 4 hours • Female: 16 KMs to be covered within 4 hours |
| Oral/Viva Voce – 5 Marks: |
| Shortlisting: 2 times number of vacancies based on total marks in PET & Written Test |
| Swimming & Boating Test – 10 Marks: |
| • For Boatman post only • Conducted for candidates shortlisted for Oral/Viva Voce |
| Trade Proficiency Test – 10 Marks: |
| • For Bandman & Bugler posts only • Conducted for candidates shortlisted for Oral/Viva Voce |
| NCC Weightage – Maximum 5 Marks: |
| • NCC ‘C’ Certificate: 5 marks • NCC ‘B’ Certificate: 3 marks • NCC ‘A’ Certificate: 2 marks (not applicable for Constable Grade-III, Bandman & Bugler) |
| Final Merit Calculation: |
| For Forester Grade-I (Total 150 marks): • PET: 40 marks + Written Test: 100 marks + NCC: 5 marks + Oral/Viva Voce: 5 marks For Most Posts (Total 100 marks): • PET: 40 marks + Written Test: 50 marks + NCC: 5 marks + Oral/Viva Voce: 5 marks For Boatman, Bandman & Bugler (Total 110 marks): • PET: 40 marks + Written Test: 50 marks + NCC: 5 marks + Oral/Viva Voce: 5 marks + Swimming/Trade Test: 10 marks |
| Tie-Breaking: |
| • In case of tie, older candidate placed higher • If same date of birth, candidate with higher height placed higher in merit |
| Physical Standards |
| For Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard & Game Watcher: Height Requirements: • Male (General/OBC/MOBC/SC): 163 cm • Male (ST P/ST H): 153 cm • Female (General/OBC/MOBC/SC): 150 cm • Female (ST P/ST H): 145 cm Chest (Only for Men): All Categories: Minimum 79 cm normal + 5 cm expansion For AFPF Constable, Constable (WO/WT), Constable (UB), Sub-Officer, Fireman, Emergency Rescuer, Constable Grade-III, Bandman, Bugler & Boatman: Height Requirements: • Male (General/OBC/MOBC/SC): 162.5 cm • Male (ST P/ST H): 160 cm • Female (General/OBC/MOBC/SC): 154 cm • Female (ST P/ST H): 152 cm Chest (Only for Men): • General/OBC/MOBC/SC/ST (P): Minimum 80 cm + 5 cm expansion • ST (H): Minimum 78 cm + 5 cm expansion |
| Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2026: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website of SLPRB Assam at https://slprbassam.in/. Candidates can apply online between 22 January 2026 and 22 February 2026. 2. Before applying, carefully read the official notification for “Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2026”. 3. Ensure that all required documents are checked and kept ready, including eligibility proof, ID proof, address details, and basic information. 4. Prepare scanned copies of necessary documents such as photograph, signature, and ID proof in the prescribed format. 5. Before submitting the application form, review the preview carefully and verify all entered details. 6. After successful submission, take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference. |
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