Kamal Ghorui
The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam, has started online registration for the Assam Forest Guard Recruitment 2026. There are 1,194 vacancies for posts like Forest Guard, Forester, APFP Constable, and Game Watcher in the Forest Department. This recruitment is to strengthen Assam’s forest services and give jobs to young people in the state. Online applications start from January 22, 2026, and the last date to apply is February 22, 2026. Candidates should check the eligibility rules, age limits, and required documents before applying.
Assam Forest Guard posts and vacancies
This recruitment will cover 1,194 posts under various positions with the Forest Department. The positions that have received the greatest number of posts are Forest Guard-504 posts, APFP Constable-405 posts, Forester Grade I-211 posts, and Game Watcher-74 posts.The vacancies are divided into categories like Unreserved, OBC/MOBC, SC, ST(P), and ST(H) to have a fair representation. Officials have also advised candidates to carefully check the eligibility criteria under each category before making an application to avoid confusion.
Who can apply?
Candidates applying for these posts must meet the following requirements:
- Educational Qualification:
- Forester Grade-I: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- Forest Guard & Game Watcher: Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent
- Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026):
- Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, ex-servicemen, and other categories as per
Assam government rules
- Nationality: Indian citizens with permanent residence in Assam are eligible to apply.
How to apply for Assam Forest Guard 2026
Here is how interested candidates can apply for Assam Forest Guard recruitment online:
- Visit the official website, www.slprbassam.in.
- Click on “Assam Forest Guard Recruitment 2026”.
- Register with your name, DOB, email, and mobile number.
- Login and fill the application form with personal and educational details.
- Upload documents like photo, signature, and certificates.
- Submit the form and note your Application ID.
- No application fee is required.
Selection process
The selection procedure for the available posts of Assam Forest Guard will comprise a series of rounds such as the Physical Standard Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Written Test, Walking Test for specific posts, Viva Voce/Oral Test, and Medical Test. All the rounds of the selection procedure would have to be successfully completed by the candidates in order to secure the posts they apply for.
