| Total Posts | 2741 Posts |
| Organization | Forest Department |
| Qualification | 6th Pass |
| Application Process | Online |
| Application Fee | Free |
| Start Date | 23rd January 2023 |
| Last Date | 6th February 2023 |
Forest Department Recruitment 2023
State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam has issued two separate notifications regarding the recruitment of 2741 Posts of Foresters, Forest Guards, AFPF Constables, Drivers and Others. Applications for this recruitment will be accepted through the Common Application Portal (apcap.in) of Assam Police. Candidates who are eligible as per the official notification of the Forest Department, Assam will be able to submit online applications with the help of this article.
Related: Assam Police Recruitment
Forest Department Recruitment Details
1. Forester Grade-I
No of Posts: 264 Posts
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 98 | 42 | 140 |
| OBC/MOBC | 29 | 13 | 42 |
| SC | 13 | 06 | 19 |
| ST (P) | 25 | 10 | 35 |
| ST (H) | 20 | 08 | 28 |
| Total | 185 | 79 | 264 |
Educational Qualification: The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent.
Age Limit: The age of the candidate should not be less than 18 years and not more than 40 years as on 1st January 2023. Candidate must be born on or before 1st January 2005 and on or after 1st January 1983.
Pay Scale: Pay Band-2, Rs.14,000-60,500 and Grade Pay of Rs.6,400/- plus other allowances as admissible under the rules.
2. Forest Guard
No of Posts: 1226 Posts
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 493 | 211 | 704 |
| OBC/MOBC | 188 | 80 | 268 |
| SC | 57 | 24 | 81 |
| ST (P) | 50 | 21 | 71 |
| ST (H) | 71 | 31 | 102 |
| Total | 859 | 367 | 1226 |
Educational Qualification: Candidate must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board or Council.
Age Limit: The age of the candidate should not be less than 18 years and not more than 40 years as on 1st January 2023. Candidate must be born on or before 1st January 2005 and on or after 1st January 1983.
Pay Scale: Pay Band-2, Rs.14,000-60,500 and Grade Pay of Rs.5,600/- plus other allowances as admissible under the rules.
3. AFPF Constable
No of Posts: 981 Posts
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 535 | 60 | 595 |
| OBC/MOBC | 173 | 19 | 192 |
| SC | 51 | 06 | 57 |
| ST (P) | 63 | 07 | 70 |
| ST (H) | 61 | 06 | 67 |
| Total | 883 | 98 | 981 |
Educational Qualification: Candidate must have passed HSLC or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board.
Age Limit: The age of the candidate should not be less than 18 years and not more than 25 years as on 1st January 2023. Candidate must be born on or before 1st January 2005 and on or after 1st January 1998.
Pay Scale: Pay Band-2, Rs.14,000-60,500 and Grade Pay of Rs.5,600/- plus other allowances as admissible under the rules.
4. Driver Constable
No of Posts: 36 Posts
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 16 | 02 | 18 |
| OBC/MOBC | 09 | 01 | 10 |
| SC | 03 | 0 | 03 |
| ST (P) | 03 | 0 | 03 |
| ST (H) | 02 | 0 | 02 |
| Total | 33 | 03 | 36 |
Educational Qualification: The candidate must have passed HSLC or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board and must possess a valid driving license for LMV or MMV or HMV.
Age Limit: The age of the candidate should not be less than 18 years and not more than 25 years as on 1st January 2023. Candidate must be born on or before 1st January 2005 and on or after 1st January 1998.
Pay Scale: Pay Band-2, Rs.14,000-60,500 and Grade Pay of Rs.5,600/- plus other allowances as admissible under the rules.
5. Driver
No of Posts: 142 Posts
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 51 | 22 | 73 |
| OBC/MOBC | 27 | 12 | 39 |
| SC | 06 | 02 | 08 |
| ST (P) | 08 | 04 | 12 |
| ST (H) | 07 | 03 | 10 |
| Total | 99 | 43 | 142 |
Educational Qualification: The candidate must have passed HSLC or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board and must possess a valid driving license for LMV or MMV or HMV.
Age Limit: The age of the candidate should not be less than 18 years and not more than 40 years as on 1st January 2023. Candidate must be born on or before 1st January 2005 and on or after 1st January 1983.
Pay Scale: Pay Band-2, Rs.14,000-60,500 and Grade Pay of Rs.5,200/- plus other allowances as admissible under the rules.
6. Grade-IV Posts
No of Posts: 110 Posts
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Cook | 52 |
| Water Carrier | 30 |
| Dhubi | 11 |
| Barber | 10 |
| Pump Operator | 01 |
| Electrician | 01 |
| Plumber | 01 |
| Peon | 02 |
| Dak Runner | 01 |
| Jugali | 01 |
| Grand Total | 110 Posts |
Educational Qualification: Candidates must note that post-wise essential qualification details differ. Brief details are given in the following table.
| Post Name | Required 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. |
| Dak Runner | Class VIII. |
| Jugali | Class VIII. |
Maximum Qualification: Maximum Educational Qualification will be HSSLC or Class XII passed from a recognized Board or Council.
Age Limit: The age of the candidate should not be less than 18 years and not more than 40 years as on 1st January 2023. Candidate must be born on or before 1st January 2005 and on or after 1st January 1983.
Pay Scale: For this information please refer to the official notification.
Age Relaxation for Forest Recruitment
Candidates will get category-based relaxation in upper age for the recruitment of the Forest Department, Assam. Relaxation in upper age will be provided as given below.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC/MOBC | 3 Years |
| SC | 5 Years |
| ST (P) | 5 Years |
| ST (H) | 5 Years |
Note: For the purpose of determining the age limit, the SLPRB will accept only the date of birth as per the educational qualification certificate issued by the Competent Authority of the School/ Institution last studied or the birth certificate issued by the Health Department. No other documents relating to age such as horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts from Municipal Corporations, service records and the like will be accepted.
Other Details of Assam Forest Recruitment
Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens and permanent residents of Assam. Selected candidates will have to submit Proof of Residence after the publication of the final select list. However, candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC/MOBC are exempted from submitting such certificates.
Employment Exchange: Candidates must register his/ her name with a local Employment Exchange in Assam.
Language: Candidates must speak Assamese or any other State language fluently.
Application Fee: There is no application fee for this recruitment.
Helplines: +91-8826762317 or [email protected].
How to Apply for Forest Recruitment?
Candidates who are found eligible for Assam Forest Department Recruitment as per the official notification will be able to submit their applications on the official web portal of SLPRB. Candidates should note that the applications will be accepted through the common application portal of Assam Police. Candidates can follow the following steps to get the official application portal’s link.
| Scroll down, and check the Important Link section. |
| Click on the Online Application Link. |
| An official web portal will now load in your browser’s new tab. |
| In that portal, you will get the option to register yourself. |
| After registration, you have to provide all your asked details. |
| After that, you have to upload your documents. |
| After completion of all steps, your application will be submitted. |
| Also, you will receive an acknowledgement copy of your submission. |
| Keep that acknowledgement copy for future use. |
Important Dates of Assam Forest Recruitment
| Application Start Date | 23rd January 2023 |
| Application Last Date | 6th February 2023 |
Important Links of Assam Forest Recruitment
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Download Official Notice (Grade-IV) | Click Here |
| Download Official Notice (Others) | Click Here |
| Install Our Android App | Click Here |
| Visit Official Website | Click Here |
Assam Police Common Application Portal
The State Level Police Recruitment Board in Assam has recently introduced a new online platform, the Common Application Portal, for submitting applications for all current recruitment opportunities within the Assam Police. This portal streamlines the application process by allowing applicants to submit their applications for various recruitments within the Assam Police in one convenient location, eliminating the need for multiple registrations. The user interface for the Common Application Portal is user-friendly and easy to navigate, as shown in the accompanying image. The link to access the Common Application Portal can be found in the section labelled “Important Links.”
FAQs of Assam Forest Recruitment
What is the starting date of application for Assam Forest Recruitment 2023?
The starting date of application for Assam Forest Recruitment 2023 is 23rd January 2023.
What is the last date of application for Assam Forest Recruitment 2023?
The last date of application for Assam Forest Recruitment 2023 is 6th February 2023.
What is the total number of vacancies in Forest Department Recruitment?
The total number of vacancies in Forest Department Recruitment is 2741 Posts.
What is the minimum essential qualification for Forest Department Recruitment?
Candidates who have passed the minimum Class VIII can apply for Forest Department Recruitment.