Assam Forest and Police Recruitment 2026: Apply Online, 2,972 Vacancies, Eligibility & Selection Process

The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam has officially released the notification details for the much-awaited Assam Forest and Police Recruitment 2026. Offering over 2,972 vacancies across multiple vital posts such as Constable, Forest Guard, Forester, Fireman, Boatman, Bugler, and Bandman, this recruitment cycle presents a monumental career opportunity for eligible aspirants. The official notification date was 17 January 2026, and the application window opened on 22 January 2026, closing on 22 February 2026. Best of all, there is no application fee required to apply for these positions.

Assam Forest & Police Recruitment Overview 2026

Candidates looking to build a secure career within the Assam Police and Forest Department must familiarize themselves with the core recruitment parameters. Review the primary recruitment highlights below:

Particulars	Details
Organisation	State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam (SLPRB)
Recruitment Name	Assam Forest Recruitment 2026
Posts	Constable, Forest Guard, Forester, Fireman, Boatman, Bugler, Bandman & others
Total Vacancies	2,972+ (Across multiple posts)
Notification Date	17 January 2026
Apply Start Date	22 January 2026
Apply Last Date	22 February 2026
Educational Qualification	HSLC / 12th / Graduation (varies by post)
Age Limit	20 – 24 years
Selection Process	PET/PST → Written Test → Walking Test → Viva Voce → Trade Proficiency Test → Swimming/Boating Test (varies by post)
Official Website	www.slprbassam.in

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdowns

The 2,972 vacancies are distributed across specialized roles. You can review the post-wise and category-wise distributions below:

Assam Forester Recruitment 2026 - Grade-I (Total Posts: 211)

Category	Male	Female	Total
Unreserved	88	37	125
OBC / MOBC	34	15	49
Tea Tribes & Adivasi Communities	2	0	2
SC	9	4	13
ST (P)	12	5	17
ST (H)	3	2	5
Total	148	63	211

Assam Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 (Total Posts: 504)

Category	Male	Female	Total
Unreserved	193	83	276
OBC / MOBC	76	33	109
Tea Tribes & Adivasi Communities	2	1	3
SC	11	5	16
ST (P)	69	29	98
ST (H)	2	0	2
Total	353	151	504

Assam Game Watcher Vacancy 2026 (Total Posts: 74)

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

AFPF Constable – Forest Department (Total Posts: 405)

Category	Male	Female	Total
Unreserved	116	13	129
OBC / MOBC	150	17	167
Tea Tribes & Adivasi Communities	4	1	5
SC	22	2	24
ST (P)	60	7	67
ST (H)	12	1	13
Total	364	41	405

Constable (WO/WT) – APRO (Total Posts: 642)

Category	Male	Female	Total
Unreserved	238	272	510
OBC / MOBC	0	14	14
Tea Tribes & Adivasi Communities	23	18	41
SC	0	14	14
ST (H)	49	14	63
Total	310	332	642

Assam Police Constable (UB) – APRO (Total Posts: 1)

Category	Male	Female	Total
ST (P)	1	0	1

Sub-Officer (Total Posts: 1)

Category	Male	Female	Total
Unreserved	1	0	1

Fireman (Male Only – Total Posts: 337)

Category	Posts
Unreserved	100
OBC / MOBC	115
Tea Tribes & Adivasi Communities	13
SC	30
ST (P)	46
ST (H)	33
Total	337

Emergency Rescuer (Male Only – Total Posts: 41)

Category	Posts
OBC / MOBC	12
SC	7
ST (P)	8
ST (H)	14
Total	41

Constable (Grade-III) (Total Posts: 733)

Category	Male	Female	Total
Unreserved	189	81	270
OBC / MOBC	198	85	283
Tea Tribes & Adivasi Communities	15	7	22
SC	29	13	42
ST (P)	42	18	60
ST (H)	29	12	41
Total	502	216	718

Constable (Grade–III) – Ex-Servicemen (Irrespective of Gender)

Category	Number of Allotted Posts
Unreserved	6
OBC / MOBC	6
SC	1
ST (P)	1
ST (H)	1
Grand Total	15

Bandman (Constable)

Category	Male	Female	Total
Unreserved	4	2	6
OBC / MOBC	2	1	3
SC	1	0	1
ST (P)	1	0	1
Total	8	3	11

Educational Qualifications & Age Limits

Requirements differ across positions. Candidates must verify that they fulfill the specified criteria before moving ahead with their preparations or applications.

Educational Qualification Matrix

Post Name	Educational / Other Qualifications
Forester Grade–I	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.
Sub Officer & Constable (WO/WT)	H.S. (Science) passed with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized Board or Council. Candidates must have obtained pass marks in PCM in the H.S. (Science) examination.
Fireman & Emergency Rescuer	H.S. (Science) passed from a recognized Board or Council.
Forest Guard, Game Watcher & Constable (UB)	HS (10+2) or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council.
APFP Constable, Constable (Grade–III), Bandman (Constable) & Bugler	HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council.
Constable (Grade–III), Bandman (Constable) & Bugler (Except Ex-Servicemen)	Home Guard Certificate or minimum NCC ’A’ Certificate.
Bandman (Constable)	Proficiency in a specific musical instrument, i.e., playing Bagpipes (Great Highland Bagpipes), Snare Drums, Tenor Drums, and Bass Drum, etc.
Bugler	Proficiency in a specific musical instrument, i.e., playing the Bugle.

Age Limits (As on 01-01-2026)

Post Name	Age Limit (As on 01-01-2026)
Sub-Officer	20–24 years
Constable (Grade-III), Bandman (Constable), Bugler, Forester Grade-I, Game Watcher & Forest Guard	18–40 years
AFPF Constable, Constable (WO/WT), Constable (UB), Fireman & Emergency Rescuer, Boatman	18–25 years

Mandatory Documents to Upload – Assam Forest Recruitment 2026

Make sure you prepare your files beforehand according to the specifications below:

• Photograph: Latest passport-size photo, maximum 450 KB (JPEG/JPG/PNG)
• Signature: On white paper using black/dark blue ink, maximum 100 KB
• Age Proof: HSLC Admit Card/Certificate or equivalent
• Forester Grade-I: Bachelor’s Degree
• Forest Guard & Game Watcher: HS (10+2) Certificate

Steps to Apply for Assam Police Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official SLPRB website at @slprbassam.in.
2. Click on the “Assam Police Recruitment 2026” link available on the homepage.
3. Register by entering basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
4. After successful registration, log in using the credentials sent to your email or mobile.
5. Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
6. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and educational certificates in the prescribed format.
7. Carefully review all details and submit the application form online.
8. After submission, download the confirmation receipt and keep it safe for future reference.

Candidates can also check the application portal via this external link: Assam Forest Recruitment 2026 Application Link- Link Inactive.

Exam Patterns and Selection Standards

The selection process comprises physical tests followed by competitive written exams and viva voce. Reference the test structures below:

SLPRB Forester Exam Pattern 2026

Subjects	Questions	Marks	Duration
Logical Reasoning, Aptitude & English Comprehension History & Culture of Assam and India General Knowledge	100	100	2 Hours

SLPRB Forest Guard & Game Watcher Exam Pattern 2026

Subjects	Questions	Marks	Duration
Elementary Arithmetic General English Logical Reasoning / Mental Ability Assam’s History, Geography, Polity & Economy General Awareness & Current Affairs	100	50	As notified

Physical Standards for Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard Recruitment & Game Watcher

Category	Height	Chest
Male (General/OBC/MOBC/SC )	163	Min 79 +5 cm
ST (P)/ST (H)	153	Min 79 +5 cm
Female(General/OBC/MOBC/SC )	150	–
ST (P)/ST (H)	145	–

Physical Standards for AFPF Constable, Constable (WO/WT), Constable (UB), Sub-Officer, Fireman, Emergency Rescuer, Constable Grade-III, Bandman (Constable), Bugler & Boatman

category	Height	chest
Male(General/OBC/MOBC/SC)	162.5	Min 80 cm
ST (P)/ST (H)	160	Min 78 cm
Female(General/OBC/MOBC/SC )	154	–
ST (P)/ST (H)	152	–

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Event	Male	Female
Race	3200 mt (14 Min)	1600 mt (8 min)
Long Jump	335 cm (3 chances )	224 cm (3 chances)

Final Merit List Mark Allocations

Salary Structure

Post Name	Monthly Salary
Game Watcher	₹5,600/-
AFPF Constable – Forest Department	₹5,600/-
Constable (WO/WT) – APRO	₹6,200/-
Constable (UB)	₹5,600/-
Sub-Officer	₹6,200/-
Fireman	₹5,000/-
Emergency Rescuer	₹5,000/-
Constable (Grade-III)	₹5,600/-
Bandman (Constable)	₹5,600/-
Bugler	₹4,400/-
Boatman	₹4,200/-

Preparation Resources & Quick Links

Boost your exam readiness by checking out our dedicated syllabus guides, mock tests, and previous year papers below:

• Attempt Assam Police SI Mock Test – Click Here
• Attempt Assam Police Constable Mock Test – Click Here
• Assam Police Forester Grade 1 Syllabus
• Assam Police Forest Guard Syllabus
• Assam Forest Guard Previous Year Paper

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are announced in Assam Police Recruitment 2026?

A total of 2972 posts have been released for Constable, Forest Guard, and Forester.

When will the online application start for Assam Police Recruitment 2026?

The online application process has been started on 22 January 2026 .

What is the last date to apply online for Assam Police Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit applications is 22 February 2026.

What is the selection process for Assam Police Recruitment 2026?

The selection process includes Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), written examination, document verification, and medical examination.

Are there physical tests in Assam Forest Recruitment 2026?

Yes, physical tests such as PET and PST are mandatory for most posts under Assam Forest Recruitment 2026.