Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 (2972 Posts)

Assam State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB Assam) has announced a new notification for this recruitment to Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard, Emergency Rescuer, Constable, Fireman & Other Posts. There are total 2,972 Posts. Candidates can apply form January 22, 2026, and last date is February 22, 2026. All Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of SLPRB Assam. Candidates must read the official notification PDF before applying.

Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment Notification 2026 Out

Assam Police has Released 2972 Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard, Constable, Fireman, Emergency Rescuer & Other Posts and the detailed notification was issued on 22 January 2026. Candidates are required to have a 12th (HSLC) Passed or Graduation (Based On Posts) from any recognised university. The online application process began on 22 January 2026, on the official website, https://slprbassam.in/. The complete information about the recruitment process is provided below.

Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Organization	State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam (SLPRB)
Post Name	Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard, Game Watcher, AFPF Constable, Constable (WO/WT), Constable (UB), Sub-Officer, Fireman, Emergency Rescuer, Constable (Grade-III), Bandman (Constable), Bugler, Boatman
Vacancy	2972
Mode of Application	Online
Registration Dates	22 January to 22 February 2026
Educational Qualification	HSLC, 12th Passed or Graduation (Based On Posts)
Age Limit	20 to 24 years
Selection Process	PET/PST + Written Test + Walking Test for the posts of Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard & Game Watcher + Oral/Viva Voce + Trade Proficiency Test for the post of Bandman (Constable) & Bugler. (Based on Posts) + Swimming & Boating Test for the post of Boatman (Based on Posts)
Official Website	https://slprbassam.in/

Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The notification has been issued announcing the registration schedule for the Bank of Maharashtra Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The registration process had started on January 22, 2026 and the closing date to apply is February 22, 2026. The examination date will be announced after registration.

Events	Dates
Notification	16 January 2026
Apply Online Starts	22 January 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	22 February 2026
Last Date for Printing your Application	22 February 2026

Assam Police Forest Guard Vacancy Details

The official notification for Assam Forest Recruitment 2026 has been released by the State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam, on its official website. Candidates need to download and read the official notification carefully before applying online to avoid any mistakes during the application process.

Post Name	No. of Posts
Forester Grade-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

Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Education Qualification

• 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.

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.

Assam Police Forest Guard Selection Process

Selection process for Assam Police Forest Guard recruitment will be conducted in these stages. Candidates will first undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Medical Examination, followed by Physical Standard Test (PST). Qualified candidates will then appear for a Written Test. A Walking Test will be conducted only for Forester Grade-I, Game Watcher and Forest Guard posts. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Oral/Viva Voce. In addition, a Trade Proficiency Test will be held for Bandman and Bugler post, while Swimming and Boating Tests will be conducted exclusively for the Boatman post.

• 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 Application Fees

• All Candidates : 00/-
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet, etc.

Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Salary

Candidates selected for the Assam Police Forest Guard posts in 2026 will receive a monthly stipend of ₹14,000 to ₹70,000/- for a duration of one year. No additional allowances or benefits will be provided to the apprentices.

• 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/-.

How to Apply Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2026

Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify all details in the online application, as no changes will be allowed once the final submit button is clicked. Below is the step-by-step process to apply online for the Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the official website (https://slprbassam.in/) of SLPRB Assam. Candidate Can Apply Between 22 January 2026 to 22 February 2026.
2. Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2026“.
3. Kindly Check ther All Documents – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
4. Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
5. Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
6. Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.

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