Forest Department, Govt. of Assam.
Last Date: 06/02/2023.
State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam has released two employment notifications for the recruitment of 2741 posts of Forester Grade I, Forest Guard, AFPF Constable, Driver Constable, Driver and Grade IV cadre under Forest Department, Govt. of Assam. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here .
Last Date: 06/02/2023.
State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam has released two employment notifications for the recruitment of 2741 posts of Forester Grade I, Forest Guard, AFPF Constable, Driver Constable, Driver and Grade IV cadre under Forest Department, Govt. of Assam. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here .
Forest Department Recruitment 2023
1. Forester Grade I
No of posts: 264 posts [Male: 185, Female: 79]
# UR: 140
# OBC/ MOBC: 42
# SC: 19
# STP: 35
# STH: 28
Educational Qualification: Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.
Pay Scale: Pay Band-2, Rs.14,000-60,500 and Grade Pay of Rs.6,400/-
2. Forest Guard
No of posts: 1226 posts [Male: 859, Female: 367]
# UR: 704
# OBC/ MOBC: 268
# SC: 81
# STP: 71
# STH: 102
Educational Qualification: Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council.
2. Forest Guard
No of posts: 1226 posts [Male: 859, Female: 367]
# UR: 704
# OBC/ MOBC: 268
# SC: 81
# STP: 71
# STH: 102
Educational Qualification: Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council.
Pay Scale: Pay Band-2, Rs.14,000-60,500 and Grade Pay of Rs.5,600/-
3. AFPF Constable
No of posts: 981 posts [Male: 883, Female: 98]
# UR: 595
# OBC/ MOBC: 192
# SC: 57
# STP: 70
# STH: 67
Educational Qualification: HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board.
3. AFPF Constable
No of posts: 981 posts [Male: 883, Female: 98]
# UR: 595
# OBC/ MOBC: 192
# SC: 57
# STP: 70
# STH: 67
Educational Qualification: HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board.
Pay Scale: Pay Band-2, Rs.14,000-60,500 and Grade Pay of Rs.5,600/-
4. Driver Constable
No of posts: 36 posts [Male: 33, Female: 3]
# UR: 18
# OBC/ MOBC: 10
# SC: 3
# STP: 3
# STH: 2
Educational Qualification: HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council and must possess valid driving license for LMV or MMV or HMV.
4. Driver Constable
No of posts: 36 posts [Male: 33, Female: 3]
# UR: 18
# OBC/ MOBC: 10
# SC: 3
# STP: 3
# STH: 2
Educational Qualification: HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council and must possess valid driving license for LMV or MMV or HMV.
Pay Scale: Pay Band-2, Rs.14,000-60,500 and Grade Pay of Rs.5,600/-
5. Driver
No of posts: 142 posts [Male: 99, Female: 43]
# UR: 73
# OBC/ MOBC: 39
# SC: 8
# STP: 12
# STH: 10
Educational Qualification: HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council and must possess valid driving license for LMV or MMV or HMV.
5. Driver
No of posts: 142 posts [Male: 99, Female: 43]
# UR: 73
# OBC/ MOBC: 39
# SC: 8
# STP: 12
# STH: 10
Educational Qualification: HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council and must possess valid driving license for LMV or MMV or HMV.
Pay Scale: Pay Band-2, Rs.14,000-60,500 and Grade Pay of Rs.5,200/-
6. Grade IV
No of posts: 110 posts
No of posts: 110 posts
# Cook: 52
# Water Carrier: 30
# Dhubi: 11
# Barber: 10
# Pump Operator: 01
# Electrician: 01
# Plumber: 01
# Peon: 02
# Dak Runner: 01
# Jugali: 01
# Water Carrier: 30
# Dhubi: 11
# Barber: 10
# Pump Operator: 01
# Electrician: 01
# Plumber: 01
# Peon: 02
# Dak Runner: 01
# Jugali: 01
Educational Qualification:
# Cook: Class VII with Training Certificate or Experience.
# Water Carrier: Class VIII with Training Certificate.
# Dhubi: Class VIII with Training Certificate or Experience.
# Barber: Class VIII with Training Certificate or Experience.
# Pump Operator: HSLC or Equivalent and Trade Certificate/ License.
# Electrician: HSLC or Equivalent with Trade Certificate.
# Plumber: HSLC or Equivalent with Trade Certificate.
# Peon: Class VIII passed.
# Dak Runner: Class VIII passed.
# Jugali: Class VIII passed.
# Water Carrier: Class VIII with Training Certificate.
# Dhubi: Class VIII with Training Certificate or Experience.
# Barber: Class VIII with Training Certificate or Experience.
# Pump Operator: HSLC or Equivalent and Trade Certificate/ License.
# Electrician: HSLC or Equivalent with Trade Certificate.
# Plumber: HSLC or Equivalent with Trade Certificate.
# Peon: Class VIII passed.
# Dak Runner: Class VIII passed.
# Jugali: Class VIII passed.
Other Criteria of Forest Department Recruitment
Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens, permanent resident of Assam. Selected candidates will have to submit proof of residence /Domicile Certificate after publication of the final select list. However, candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC/MOBC are exempted from submitting such certificates.
Employment Exchange Registration: Candidates must register his/ her name with a local Employment Exchange in Assam.
Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must speak Assamese or any other state language fluently.
Age Limit:
(I) Forester Grade I, Forest Guard & Driver: Candidates age must be between 18 to 40 years as on 01-01-2023 (i.e. Candidate must be born on or before 01.01.2005 and on or after 01.01.1983).
(II) AFPF Constable & Driver Constable: Candidates age must be between 18 to 25 years as on 01-01-2023 (i.e. Candidate must be born on or before 01.01.2005 and on or after 01.01.1998).
Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must speak Assamese or any other state language fluently.
Age Limit:
(I) Forester Grade I, Forest Guard & Driver: Candidates age must be between 18 to 40 years as on 01-01-2023 (i.e. Candidate must be born on or before 01.01.2005 and on or after 01.01.1983).
(II) AFPF Constable & Driver Constable: Candidates age must be between 18 to 25 years as on 01-01-2023 (i.e. Candidate must be born on or before 01.01.2005 and on or after 01.01.1998).
(III) Grade IV: Candidate age must be between 18 to 40 years as on 01-01-2023 (i.e. Candidate must be born on or before 01.01.2005 and on or after 01.01.1983).
Age Relaxation: Category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
# SC/ STP/ STH: 5 years
# OBC/ MOBC: 3 years
Age Relaxation: Category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
# SC/ STP/ STH: 5 years
# OBC/ MOBC: 3 years
Physical Standard Requirements
Candidates must fulfill following physical standard requirements in terms of height and chest.
Forester Grade I & Forest Guards
Height (Minimum)
| Category | Male | Female |
| Gen/OBC/MOBC/SC | 163 cm | 150 cm |
| ST (H)/ ST (P) | 153 cm | 145 cm |
Chest (Only for men)
| Category | Normal | Expanded |
| All | 79 cm | 84 cm |
AFPF Constable, Driver Constable & Driver
Height (Minimum)
| Category | Male | Female |
| Gen/OBC/MOBC/SC | 162.56 cm | 154.94 cm |
| ST(H)/ ST(P) | 160.02 cm | 152.40 cm |
Chest (Only for Male)
| Category | Normal | Expanded |
| Gen/OBC/MOBC/SC/ST(P) | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| ST(H) | 78 cm | 83 cm |
Application Fee: No application fee is to be paid by the candidates.
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these posts by visiting at official SLPRB Recruitment portal. They may follow below mentioned steps .
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on Online Application Form link .
# A new webpage will be opened.
# Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
# Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
# At the end click on submit button .
# Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form .
# Starting date of submission of online application: 23rd January 2023
# Last date of submission of online application: 6th February 2023
How to Apply for Forest Department Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these posts by visiting at official SLPRB Recruitment portal. They may follow below mentioned steps .
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on Online Application Form link .
# A new webpage will be opened.
# Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
# Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
# At the end click on submit button .
# Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form .
Important Dates of Forest Department Recruitment 2023
# Starting date of submission of online application: 23rd January 2023
# Last date of submission of online application: 6th February 2023
Important Web-Links of Forest Department Vacancy
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details (Forester, etc) | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details (Grade IV) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of Assam Forest Recruitment
How many posts are vacant under Forest Department Assam ?
2741 posts are currently lying vacant under Forest Department, Assam .
What is the starting date of online application?
The starting date of online application submission for Assam Forest Department Recruitment is 23rd January 2023.
What is the last date of online application?
The last date of online application submission for Assam Forest Recruitment is 6th February 2023.
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