Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 (2972 Posts), Qualification, Apply Online

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.

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

• Pay Scale : 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/-.

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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

• Visit the official website (https://slprbassam.in/) of SLPRB Assam. Candidate Can Apply Between 22 January 2026 to 22 February 2026.
• Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2026“.
• Fill out the Assam Police Forest Guard Online Application Form 2026.
• Upload the Required Documents.
• Pay Application Fees.
• Finally, Check Preview and All details Carefully.
• Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.