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State Level Police Recruitment Board Assam (SLPRB Assam) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 2,972 Forest Guard Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official SLPRB Assam website. The last date to submit the application form is 22-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the SLPRB Assam Forest Guard Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form. Trending Govt Jobs Bank of Maharashtra 600 Apprentice Online form 2026 RBI 572 Office Attendant Online Form 2026 IOCL Western Region 405 Apprentice Online Form 2026 RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 Indian Navy 260 SSC Officer Online Form 2026 Advertisement Company Name State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam (SLPRB Assam) 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 No of Posts 2972 Advt No SLPRB/REC/FG-I & CONST./FOREST-APRO-ETC/731/2025/134 Salary ₹12,000 - ₹70,000/- per month (Pay Band wise) Qualification HSLC to Bachelor Degree (varies by post) Age Limit 18 to 40 years (varies by post) Start Date for Apply 22/01/2026 Last Date for Apply 22/02/2026 Official Website www.slprbassam.in Free Online Mock Tests View all Railway NTPC Mock Test Attempt Now IBPS Clerk Mock Test Attempt Now SSC CHSL Mock Test Attempt Now View All Mock Tests Post Name Grade Pay Total Posts Forester Grade-I ₹6400/- 211 Forest Guard ₹5600/- 504 Game Watcher ₹5600/- 74 AFPF Constable ₹5600/- 405 Constable (WO/WT) ₹6200/- 642 Constable (UB) ₹5600/- 1 Sub-Officer ₹6200/- 1 Fireman ₹5000/- 337 Emergency Rescuer ₹5000/- 41 Constable (Grade-III) ₹5600/- 733 (718 + 15 Ex-Servicemen) Bandman (Constable) ₹5600/- 11 Bugler ₹4400/- 2 Boatman ₹4200/- 10 Grand Total 2972 Post Name Male Female Forester Grade-I 148 63 Forest Guard 353 151 Game Watcher 52 22 AFPF Constable 364 41 Constable (WO/WT) 310 332 Constable (UB) 1 0 Sub-Officer 1 0 Fireman 337 0 Emergency Rescuer 41 0 Constable (Grade-III) 502 216 Bandman (Constable) 8 3 Bugler 2 0 Boatman 10 0 Bachelor Degree in any discipline from recognized University or equivalent H.S. (Science) passed with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized Board or Council Candidates must have obtained pass marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) in H.S. (Science) examination H.S. (Science) passed from a recognized Board or Council H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council Home Guard Certificate or Minimum NCC 'A' Certificate (for Constable Grade-III, Bandman & Bugler, except Ex-Servicemen) For Bandman: Proficiency in specific instrument (playing Bagpipes, Snare Drums, Tenor Drums and Bass Drum etc.) For Bugler: Proficiency in playing Bugle Essential: HSLC or equivalent examination under any Govt. recognized board Essential: Proficiency in swimming Desirable: Higher Educational qualifications, Proficiency in Sports, Proficiency in Martial arts, Experience of serving as Home Guard, Possession of Lifeguard Training Certificate, Having undergone Crew Training Course at Govt. of Assam Inland Water Transport Crew Training Centre or other Govt. recognized institute Desirable for Boatman: Experience of serving as Home Guard Forester Grade-I: Pay Scale ₹14,000-70,000/- (Pay Band No.2) + Grade Pay ₹6,400/- + other allowances Forest Guard, Game Watcher, AFPF Constable, Constable (UB), Constable (Grade-III), Bandman: Pay Scale ₹14,000-70,000/- (Pay Band No.2) + Grade Pay ₹5,600/- + other allowances Constable (WO/WT), Sub-Officer: Pay Scale ₹14,000-70,000/- (Pay Band No.2) + Grade Pay ₹6,200/- + other allowances Fireman, Emergency Rescuer: Pay Scale ₹14,000-70,000/- (Pay Band No.2) + Grade Pay ₹5,000/- + other allowances Bugler: Pay Scale ₹14,000-70,000/- (Pay Band No.2) + Grade Pay ₹4,400/- + other allowances Boatman: Pay Scale ₹12,000-52,000/- (Pay Band No.1) + Grade Pay ₹4,200/- + other allowances All salaries are as admissible under the rules Age Range: 20-24 years (Born not before 01-01-2002 and not later than 01-01-2006) Age Range: 18-40 years (Born not before 01-01-1986 and not later than 01-01-2008) Age Range: 18-25 years (Born not before 01-01-2001 and not later than 01-01-2008) SC, ST (P) and ST (H): 5 years relaxation beyond upper age limit OBC/MOBC: 3 years relaxation beyond upper age limit Trained Home Guards (3+ years service): Additional 3 years (only for Constables in APRO) Ex-Servicemen: Additional 2 years (only for Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard, Game Watcher, Constable (Grade-III), Bandman & Bugler) Age calculated on basis of Matriculation/HSLC Admit Card/HSLC Passed Certificate only No other document (Horoscope, Affidavit, Birth Extract etc.) will be accepted for age proof No Application Fee for this recruitment There will be no application fee for any category of candidates Candidates are NOT required to pay any amount at any stage of recruitment process to SLPRB except for medical investigations if required in a Govt. Hospital Event Date Advertisement Published 16/01/2026 Online Application Start Date 22/01/2026 Online Application Last Date 22/02/2026 Edit Option Available (5 days after last date) 23/02/2026 to 27/02/2026 (only once) Age Calculation Date 01/01/2026 Document Issue Cut-off Date 22/02/2026 PET & PST Date To be notified Written Test Date To be notified Walking Test Date To be notified Oral/Viva Voce Date To be notified 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) 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) 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) 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 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 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 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 Shortlisting: 2 times number of vacancies based on total marks in PET & Written Test For Boatman post only Conducted for candidates shortlisted for Oral/Viva Voce For Bandman & Bugler posts only Conducted for candidates shortlisted for Oral/Viva Voce NCC 'C' Certificate: 5 marks NCC 'B' Certificate: 3 marks NCC 'A' Certificate: 2 marks (not applicable for Constable Grade-III, Bandman & Bugler) PET: 40 marks + Written Test: 100 marks + NCC: 5 marks + Oral/Viva Voce: 5 marks PET: 40 marks + Written Test: 50 marks + NCC: 5 marks + Oral/Viva Voce: 5 marks PET: 40 marks + Written Test: 50 marks + NCC: 5 marks + Oral/Viva Voce: 5 marks + Swimming/Trade Test: 10 marks In case of tie, older candidate placed higher If same date of birth, candidate with higher height placed higher in merit 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 All Categories: Minimum 79 cm normal + 5 cm expansion 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 General/OBC/MOBC/SC/ST (P): Minimum 80 cm + 5 cm expansion ST (H): Minimum 78 cm + 5 cm expansion Good mental and bodily health required Free from physical deformities Free from diabetes, heart disease, hernia, piles, respiratory diseases, knock-knee, flat foot or any physical deformity Should not be colour blind or squint eyed Eye Sight: Distance vision 6/6 for at least one eye and not poorer than 6/9 for other without correction; Normal near vision Varicose vein considered as temporary disqualification Applicant must be a Citizen of India and Permanent Resident of Assam Must be registered with a local Employment Exchange in Assam Must speak Assamese or any other State language fluently The present number of vacancies is tentative and subject to final clearance by Government Vacancies may increase or decrease at any time/stage of recruitment process Selected applicants will have to submit Proof of Residence after publication of Final Select List (SC, ST, OBC/MOBC exempted) Preliminary Identity Verification: Admit Card and identity proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License) checked Biometric verification will be conducted before PET & PST and at various recruitment stages CCTV surveillance for all PET events PET is strenuous; only medically fit candidates should attempt Applicants must register in portal only once for all Advertisements using single Application ID Multiple Application IDs using different mobile numbers will lead to cancellation Name must be exactly as per HSLC Certificate Keep mobile number active and unchanged until recruitment process completion Edit option available for 5 days after last date (only once, subject to SLPRB approval) All documents uploaded must be issued on or before 22-02-2026 Caste Certificate only from Competent Authority of Govt. of Assam accepted Failure to produce original documents during verification will result in rejection No changes in entries after document submission during PET & PST Incomplete/defective/invalid applications will be summarily rejected No TA/DA admissible for journey and stay during any recruitment stage Canvassing in any form leads to immediate disqualification Final appointment subject to satisfactory Police Verification and Medical Examination Selected candidates will undergo basic training at designated place and time Appointees must serve minimum 3 years after posting or refund training costs Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Assam Age relaxation for Ex-servicemen as per "The Assam Ex-servicemen (Reservation of Posts in State Services and Posts of Grade-III and Grade-IV) Rules 2021" SLPRB reserves right to club this recruitment with other posts/recruitments Decision of SLPRB is final on all recruitment matters Anonymous complaints will not be entertained Legal jurisdiction: Rehabari, Guwahati-781008 Apply online only from 22-01-2026 to 22-02-2026 through official website www.slprbassam.in No other mode of application accepted Register only once for all advertisements using single Application ID Register with name exactly as per HSLC Certificate Use valid mobile number for registration Provide accurate information: Employment Exchange Number Highest Qualification Details Permanent District Gender Caste/Category Date of Birth Aadhaar Number Application ID will be generated after successful registration Keep Application ID safe for future reference Log in using Application ID or Registered Mobile Number along with Date of Birth Apply for the relevant Advertisement Upload necessary documents Select post preferences (if applicable) Fill in personal details Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates Enter academic details carefully Generate OTP and download Acknowledgement Slip Latest passport size photograph (Max 450 KB, JPEG/JPG/PNG format) Digital signature on white paper with black/dark blue ink (Max 100 KB, JPEG/JPG/PNG format) Certificate for proof of age (HSLC Admit Card/Certificate) Pass Certificate & Mark sheet of Bachelor Degree (for Forester Grade-I) Pass Certificate & Mark sheet of H.S.(Science) PCM (for Sub Officer & Constable WO/WT) Pass Certificate & Mark sheet of H.S.(Science) (for Fireman & Emergency Rescuer) Pass Certificate & Mark sheet of H.S. (10+2) (for Forest Guard, Game Watcher, Constable UB) Pass Certificate & Mark sheet of HSLC (for AFPF Constable, Constable Grade-III, Bandman, Bugler, Boatman) Home Guard Certificate or NCC "A" Certificate (for Constable Grade-III, Bandman, Bugler) Swimming Proficiency Certificate (for Boatman) Employment Exchange Registration Card Aadhaar Card Caste Certificate (if applicable, from Competent Authority of Govt. of Assam only) Home Guard training certificate with 3+ years experience (for age relaxation for APRO Constables) NCC Certificate (for weightage marks) For Ex-servicemen: Copy of Discharged Book and Identity Card (for reservation and age relaxation) In case of inadvertent entry/typographical mistakes, edit option available for 5 days after last date Can be used only once and subject to SLPRB approval Log into Applicant's Application ID Account to use edit option Detailed instructions for uploading documents available on SLPRB website during application submission For every new advertisement, apply using single Application ID only Update post preference lists every time applying for new posts Keep mobile number active until recruitment completion Apply Online: Click here Official Notification PDF: Click here Official Website: Click here Join Arattai Channel: Click Here Join Telegram Channel: Click Here Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here Sarkari Result: Click Here Download Mobile App: Click Here

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Educational Qualifications:

Forester Grade-I:

• Bachelor Degree in any discipline from recognized University or equivalent

Sub Officer & Constable (WO/WT):

• H.S. (Science) passed with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized Board or Council
• Candidates must have obtained pass marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) in H.S. (Science) examination

Fireman & Emergency Rescuer:

• H.S. (Science) passed from a recognized Board or Council

Forest Guard, Game Watcher & Constable (UB) in APRO:

• H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council

AFPF Constable, Constable (Grade-III), Bandman (Constable) & Bugler:

• HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council
• Home Guard Certificate or Minimum NCC 'A' Certificate (for Constable Grade-III, Bandman & Bugler, except Ex-Servicemen)
• For Bandman: Proficiency in specific instrument (playing Bagpipes, Snare Drums, Tenor Drums and Bass Drum etc.)
• For Bugler: Proficiency in playing Bugle

Boatman:

• Essential: HSLC or equivalent examination under any Govt. recognized board
• Essential: Proficiency in swimming
• Desirable: Higher Educational qualifications, Proficiency in Sports, Proficiency in Martial arts, Experience of serving as Home Guard, Possession of Lifeguard Training Certificate, Having undergone Crew Training Course at Govt. of Assam Inland Water Transport Crew Training Centre or other Govt. recognized institute

Experience:

• Desirable for Boatman: Experience of serving as Home Guard

For Sub-Officer:

• Age Range: 20-24 years (Born not before 01-01-2002 and not later than 01-01-2006)

For Constable (Grade-III), Bandman (Constable), Bugler, Forester Grade-I, Game Watcher & Forest Guard:

• Age Range: 18-40 years (Born not before 01-01-1986 and not later than 01-01-2008)

For AFPF Constable, Constable (WO/WT), Constable (UB), Fireman, Emergency Rescuer & Boatman:

• Age Range: 18-25 years (Born not before 01-01-2001 and not later than 01-01-2008)

Age Relaxations:

• SC, ST (P) and ST (H): 5 years relaxation beyond upper age limit
• OBC/MOBC: 3 years relaxation beyond upper age limit
• Trained Home Guards (3+ years service): Additional 3 years (only for Constables in APRO)
• Ex-Servicemen: Additional 2 years (only for Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard, Game Watcher, Constable (Grade-III), Bandman & Bugler)
• Age calculated on basis of Matriculation/HSLC Admit Card/HSLC Passed Certificate only
• No other document (Horoscope, Affidavit, Birth Extract etc.) will be accepted for age proof

• No Application Fee for this recruitment
• There will be no application fee for any category of candidates
• Candidates are NOT required to pay any amount at any stage of recruitment process to SLPRB except for medical investigations if required in a Govt. Hospital

Phases of Recruitment Tests:

• 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

Registration Process:

• Apply online only from 22-01-2026 to 22-02-2026 through official website www.slprbassam.in
• No other mode of application accepted
• Register only once for all advertisements using single Application ID
• Register with name exactly as per HSLC Certificate
• Use valid mobile number for registration
• Provide accurate information:
  • Employment Exchange Number
  • Highest Qualification Details
  • Permanent District
  • Gender
  • Caste/Category
  • Date of Birth
  • Aadhaar Number
• Application ID will be generated after successful registration
• Keep Application ID safe for future reference

Application Submission Steps:

• Log in using Application ID or Registered Mobile Number along with Date of Birth
• Apply for the relevant Advertisement
• Upload necessary documents
• Select post preferences (if applicable)
• Fill in personal details
• Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates
• Enter academic details carefully
• Generate OTP and download Acknowledgement Slip

Mandatory Documents to Upload:

• Latest passport size photograph (Max 450 KB, JPEG/JPG/PNG format)
• Digital signature on white paper with black/dark blue ink (Max 100 KB, JPEG/JPG/PNG format)
• Certificate for proof of age (HSLC Admit Card/Certificate)
• Pass Certificate & Mark sheet of Bachelor Degree (for Forester Grade-I)
• Pass Certificate & Mark sheet of H.S.(Science) PCM (for Sub Officer & Constable WO/WT)
• Pass Certificate & Mark sheet of H.S.(Science) (for Fireman & Emergency Rescuer)
• Pass Certificate & Mark sheet of H.S. (10+2) (for Forest Guard, Game Watcher, Constable UB)
• Pass Certificate & Mark sheet of HSLC (for AFPF Constable, Constable Grade-III, Bandman, Bugler, Boatman)
• Home Guard Certificate or NCC "A" Certificate (for Constable Grade-III, Bandman, Bugler)
• Swimming Proficiency Certificate (for Boatman)
• Employment Exchange Registration Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Caste Certificate (if applicable, from Competent Authority of Govt. of Assam only)

Additional Documents (for benefits):

• Home Guard training certificate with 3+ years experience (for age relaxation for APRO Constables)
• NCC Certificate (for weightage marks)
• For Ex-servicemen: Copy of Discharged Book and Identity Card (for reservation and age relaxation)

Edit Facility:

• In case of inadvertent entry/typographical mistakes, edit option available for 5 days after last date
• Can be used only once and subject to SLPRB approval
• Log into Applicant's Application ID Account to use edit option

Important Instructions:

• Detailed instructions for uploading documents available on SLPRB website during application submission
• For every new advertisement, apply using single Application ID only
• Update post preference lists every time applying for new posts
• Keep mobile number active until recruitment completion

• Forester Grade-I: Pay Scale ₹14,000-70,000/- (Pay Band No.2) + Grade Pay ₹6,400/- + other allowances
• Forest Guard, Game Watcher, AFPF Constable, Constable (UB), Constable (Grade-III), Bandman: Pay Scale ₹14,000-70,000/- (Pay Band No.2) + Grade Pay ₹5,600/- + other allowances
• Constable (WO/WT), Sub-Officer: Pay Scale ₹14,000-70,000/- (Pay Band No.2) + Grade Pay ₹6,200/- + other allowances
• Fireman, Emergency Rescuer: Pay Scale ₹14,000-70,000/- (Pay Band No.2) + Grade Pay ₹5,000/- + other allowances
• Bugler: Pay Scale ₹14,000-70,000/- (Pay Band No.2) + Grade Pay ₹4,400/- + other allowances
• Boatman: Pay Scale ₹12,000-52,000/- (Pay Band No.1) + Grade Pay ₹4,200/- + other allowances
• All salaries are as admissible under the rules