| Total Posts | 2741 Posts |
| Organization | Forest Department |
| Qualification | 8th Pass |
| Application Process | Online |
| Application Fee | Free |
| Start Date | 23rd January 2023 |
| Last Date | 6th February 2023 |
Notification
Forest Department Recruitment 2023
AssamCareer: State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam 2023 has recently invited application for the recruitment of 2741 posts of Forester Grade I, Forest Guard, AFPF Constable, Driver Constable, Driver and Grade-IV under Forests Deptt., Govt. of Assam. The online application will start from 23rd January 2023. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through online mode. https://forest.assam.gov.in.
Last Date: 06/02/2023.
Table of Contents
- 1 Forest Department Recruitment Details
- 2 Other Criteria of Forest Department Recruitment
- 3 Physical Standard Requirements
- 4 How to apply for Forest Department Recruitment?
- 5 Important Dates of Forest Department Recruitment 2023:
- 6 Important Web-Links of Forest Department Recruitment
- 7 FAQs of Assam Forest Recruitment:
- 8 How many posts are vacant under Forest Department Assam?
- 9 What is the starting date of online application?
- 10 What is the last date of online application?
- 11 What is the minimum essential qualification for Forest Department Recruitment?
Forest Department Recruitment Details
1. Forester Grade I
Number of Vacancy: 264 [Male: 185, Female: 79]
- UR: 140
- OBC/ MOBC: 42
- SC: 19
- STP: 35
- STH: 28
Essential Qualification: Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.
2. Forest Guard
Number of Vacancy: 1226 [Male: 859, Female: 367]
- UR: 704
- OBC/ MOBC: 268
- SC: 81
- STP: 71
- STH: 102
Essential Qualification: Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council.
3. AFPF Constable
Number of Vacancy: 981 [Male: 883, Female: 98]
- UR: 595
- OBC/ MOBC: 192
- SC: 57
- STP: 70
- STH: 67
Essential Qualification: HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board.
4. Driver Constable
Number of Vacancy: 36 [Male: 33, Female: 3]
- UR: 18
- OBC/ MOBC: 10
- SC: 3
- STP: 3
- STH: 2
Essential 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
Number of Vacancy: 142 [Male: 99, Female: 43]
- UR: 73
- OBC/ MOBC: 39
- SC: 8
- STP: 12
- STH: 10
Essential Qualification: HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council and must possess valid driving license for LMV or MMV or HMV.
6. Grade-IV
Number of Vacancy: 110 [Male: 102, Female: 8]
- Cook : 52
- Water Carrier : 30
- Dhubi : 11
- Barber : 10
- Pump Operator : 01
- Electrician : 01
- Plumber : 01
- Peon : 02
- Dak Runner : 01
- Jugali : 01
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. |
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).
(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/ST(P)/ST(H): 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.
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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. |
| ➥ Pay the application fee as per your category and 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 online application | 23rd January 2023 |
| Last date of online application | 6th February 2023 |
Important Web-Links of Forest Department Recruitment
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| View official Advertisement (Grade-IV) | Click Here |
| View official Advertisement (Others) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
For more correct information read the official notification carefully before apply.
FAQs of Assam Forest Recruitment:
How many posts are vacant under Forest Department Assam?
➲ The total number of vacancies in Forest Department Recruitment is 2741 Posts.
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.
What is the minimum essential qualification for Forest Department Recruitment?
➲ Candidates who have passed the minimum Class VIII can apply for Forest Department Recruitment.