The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam has released a large recruitment notification dated 16 January 2026 for several posts under the Forest Department, Police, Fire Services and DGCD & CGHG.
Among these, Forest Guard is one of the most popular posts.
This recruitment includes:
- 504 posts of Forest Guard
- Pay Band: โน14,000 โ โน70,000
- Grade Pay: โน5,600
Applications are online only and no application fee is required.
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 16 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 22 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 February 2026 |
| Edit Window | 5 days after last date |
| Official Website | www.slprbassam.in |
3. Total Vacancies for Forest Guard
Total Posts: 504
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 193 | 83 | 276 |
| OBC / MOBC | 76 | 33 | 109 |
| Tea Tribes & Adivasi | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| SC | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| ST (P) | 69 | 29 | 98 |
| ST (H) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Grand Total | 353 | 151 | 504 |
๐น 10 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
4. Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)
4.1 Citizenship
- Must be Indian Citizen
- Must be a Permanent Resident of Assam
- Must be registered with Assam Employment Exchange
- Must speak Assamese or any other State language
5. Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
For Forest Guard:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Born between 01-01-1986 to 01-01-2008
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST(P) / ST(H) | 5 years |
| OBC / MOBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 2 years |
Age proof must be from HSLC Admit Card/Certificate only.
6. Educational Qualification
For Forest Guard:
Passed H.S. (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board.
No higher qualification is mandatory.
7. Physical Standards (PST)
Height Requirement
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / SC | 163 cm | 150 cm |
| ST(P) / ST(H) | 153 cm | 145 cm |
Chest (Men only)
| Category | Normal | Expansion |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / SC / ST(P) | 80 cm | +5 cm |
| ST(H) | 78 cm | +5 cm |
8. Medical Standards
Applicants must:
- Be free from heart disease, diabetes, hernia, piles
- No knock knees, flat foot
- No colour blindness
- Vision: 6/6 one eye, 6/9 other
9. Selection Process
Forest Guard recruitment includes:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Test
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Written Test
- Walking Test
- Oral/Viva Voce
10. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) โ 40 Marks
For Male
- 3200 meters run in 14 minutes
- Long Jump: minimum 335 cm
For Female
- 1600 meters run in 8 minutes
- Long Jump: minimum 244 cm
Marks are awarded based on time and jump length.
11. Written Test
- 100 MCQs
- Total Marks: 50
- No negative marking
- Class 9โ10 level
Subjects
- Arithmetic
- English
- Reasoning
- Assam GK
- General Awareness
Languages: Assamese / Bengali / Bodo / English
12. Walking Test
For Forest Guard:
- Male: 26 km in 4 hours
- Female: 16 km in 4 hours
(Only qualifying, no marks)
13. Viva Voce
- Maximum 5 marks
- Candidates = 2ร vacancies
14. Final Merit Calculation
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| PET | 40 |
| Written Test | 50 |
| NCC | 5 |
| Viva Voce | 5 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
15. How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit www.slprbassam.in
- Register once
- Get Application ID
- Login
- Choose Forest Guard
- Upload documents
- Submit
- Download acknowledgement
Required Documents
- Photograph
- Signature
- HSLC Admit Card
- 10+2 Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if any)
- Employment Exchange Card
- Aadhaar
16. Salary
- Pay Band: โน14,000 โ โน70,000
- Grade Pay: โน5,600
- Other allowances as per Assam Govt rules
17. Important Notes
- No application fee
- Wrong details = rejection
- Final posting anywhere in Assam
- Must serve minimum 3 years
18. Official Authority
State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam
Website: www.slprbassam.in
๐ Conclusion
The Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for 10+2 pass youth of Assam who want a secure government job with respect, salary, and service to nature.
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โ ๏ธ Disclaimer
This article titled โForest Guard Recruitment 2026โ is prepared only for educational and informational purposes. All the information provided above is based on the official recruitment notification released by the State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam .
Although every effort has been made to ensure that the details such as eligibility, age limit, vacancy, physical standards, selection process, and application procedure are accurate, **candidates are strongly advised to verify all information from the official website.
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