Assam Forest Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam for 1194 vacancies in the Forest Department. The recruitment drive includes posts such as Forest Guard, Forester Grade-I, AFPF Constable, and Game Watcher .
Eligible candidates can submit their online application forms till 22 February 2026 through the official portal www.slprbassam.in .
Assam Forest Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights
Particulars Details Recruiting Authority State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam Department Assam Forest Department Posts Forest Guard, Forester, AFPF Constable, Game Watcher Total Vacancies 1194 Application Mode Online Selection Process PET, PST, Written Test, Walking Test, Viva Voce Pay Scale ₹14,000 – ₹70,000 (Pay Band-2) Official Website https://www.slprbassam.in Last Date to Apply 22 February 2026
Assam Forest Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Event Date Notification Release 17 January 2026 Online Application Start 22 January 2026 Last Date to Apply 22 February 2026 Edit Window Till 27 February 2026
Assam Forest Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Details
Post Name Vacancies Forest Guard 504 Forester Grade-I 211 AFPF Constable 405 Game Watcher 74 Total 1194
Assam Forest Guard Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise
Forest Guard (504 Posts)
Category Total Male Female Unreserved 276 193 83 OBC / MOBC 109 76 33 Tea Tribes & Adivasi 3 2 1 SC 16 11 5 ST (P) 98 69 29 ST (H) 2 2 0 Total 504 353 151
AFPF Constable (405 Posts)
Category Total Male Female Unreserved 129 116 13 OBC / MOBC 167 150 17 Tea Tribes 5 4 1 SC 24 22 2 ST (P) 67 60 7 ST (H) 13 12 1 Total 405 364 41
Forester Grade-I (211 Posts)
Category Total Male Female Unreserved 125 88 37 OBC / MOBC 49 34 15 Tea Tribes 2 2 0 SC 13 9 4 ST (P) 17 12 5 ST (H) 5 3 2 Total 211 148 63
Game Watcher (74 Posts)
Category Male Female Total Unreserved 27 12 39 OBC / MOBC 10 4 14 SC 5 2 7 ST (P) 6 3 9 ST (H) 4 1 5 Total 52 22 74
Assam Forest Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Post Qualification Forester Grade-I Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university Forest Guard 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent Game Watcher 10+2 or equivalent AFPF Constable As per SLPRB norms
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
Criteria Age Minimum Age 18 Years Maximum Age 40 Years
Age Relaxation
Category Relaxation SC / ST (P) / ST (H) 5 Years OBC / MOBC 3 Years Ex-Servicemen 2 Years Trained Home Guards Additional 3 Years
Assam Forest Guard Application Form 2026
The online application process is active till 22 February 2026 . No application fee is required to apply.
🔗 Assam Forest Recruitment 2026 Apply Online – Direct Link (Active)
How to Apply for Assam Forest Recruitment 2026
Visit www.slprbassam.in
Complete one-time registration using HSLC details
Generate Application ID
Log in using Application ID / Mobile Number
Fill application form and select post preference
Upload documents, photograph, and signature
Generate OTP and download acknowledgement slip
Documents Required
Passport-size photograph (Max 450 KB)
Signature (Max 100 KB)
HSLC Certificate (Age Proof)
Graduation Certificate (Forester only)
10+2 Certificate (Forest Guard & Game Watcher)
Assam Forest Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Medical Exam – 40 Marks
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Written Examination
Walking Test (Qualifying Nature)
Viva Voce / Oral Test
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Criteria Male Female Race 3200 m in ≤14 min 1600 m in ≤8 min Long Jump Min 335 cm Min 244 cm
Walking Test
Category Distance Time Male 26 km 4 Hours Female 16 km 4 Hours
Assam Forest Exam Pattern 2026
Forester Grade-I
Subjects Questions Marks Duration Reasoning, GK, English, Assam History 100 100 2 Hours Negative Marking 0.5 Mark
Forest Guard & Game Watcher
Subjects Questions Marks Duration Arithmetic, English, Reasoning, Assam GK 100 50 2 Hours Negative Marking None
Assam Forest Recruitment 2026 Salary
Component Details Pay Scale ₹14,000 – ₹70,000 Pay Band 2 Allowances DA, HRA, Medical, Other Govt Benefits
FAQs – Assam Forest Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are released under Assam Forest Recruitment 2026? A total of 1194 vacancies have been announced.
Q2. What is the last date to apply? Candidates can apply till 22 February 2026 .
Q3. Is there any application fee? No, the application process is free of cost .
Q4. What is the age limit? 18 to 40 years with applicable relaxations.