The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam has released a mega recruitment notification on 16 January 2026 for different government posts. One of the most attractive posts is Forest Guard under the Assam Forest Department.
1. Overview of the Recruitment
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam |
| Post Name | Forest Guard |
| Department | Assam Forest Department |
| Total Vacancies | 504 Posts |
| Pay Band | ₹14,000 – ₹70,000 |
| Grade Pay | ₹5,600 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 22 January 2026 |
| Last Date | 22 February 2026 |
| Official Website | www.slprbassam.in |
2. Category-wise Vacancy
| 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 |
| Total | 353 | 151 | 504 |
(10 posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen)
3. Who Can Apply?
Citizenship & Domicile
- Must be Indian citizen
- Must be a permanent resident of Assam
- Must be registered with Assam Employment Exchange
- Must speak Assamese or another state language
4. Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
| Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|
| 18 years | 40 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC / MOBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 2 years |
5. Educational Qualification
For Forest Guard:
Passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board.
6. Physical Standards
Height
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / SC | 163 cm | 150 cm |
| ST(P)/ST(H) | 153 cm | 145 cm |
Chest (Men)
| Category | Normal | Expansion |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / SC / ST(P) | 80 cm | +5 cm |
| ST(H) | 78 cm | +5 cm |
7. Medical Standards
Candidates must be:
- Free from serious diseases
- No colour blindness
- Good eyesight
- No physical deformity
8. Selection Process
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Test
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Written Test
- Walking Test
- Viva Voce
9. Physical Efficiency Test
Male
- 3200 m run in 14 minutes
- Long jump: 335 cm
Female
- 1600 m run in 8 minutes
- Long jump: 244 cm
10. Written Exam
- 100 questions
- Total: 50 marks
- Class 9–10 level
- No negative marking
Subjects
- Arithmetic
- English
- Reasoning
- Assam GK
- General Awareness
11. Walking Test
- Male: 26 km in 4 hours
- Female: 16 km in 4 hours
(Qualifying only)
12. Viva Voce
Maximum 5 marks
13. Final Merit
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| PET | 40 |
| Written | 50 |
| NCC | 5 |
| Viva | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
14. How to Apply Online
- Visit www.slprbassam.in
- Register
- Get Application ID
- Login
- Choose Forest Guard
- Upload documents
- Submit form
Documents Needed
- Photo
- Signature
- HSLC Admit Card
- 10+2 Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if any)
- Aadhaar
- Employment Exchange Card
15. Salary
- ₹14,000 – ₹70,000
- Grade Pay: ₹5,600
- Other allowances as per rules
⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is written for information purposes only. All details are taken from the official SLPRB Assam notification .
Rules, vacancies, dates, and conditions may change. Applicants must verify information from the official website www.slprbassam.in before applying. The author is not responsible for any errors or changes made by the recruiting authority.
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