Assam Forest Department Vacancy is out now. This is in fact a very interesting news for the job aspirants of Assam that at total of 1081 vacancy is out. To inform the job aspirants the update, the aspirants must know that SLPRB ( State Level Police Recruitment Board ) Assam will undertake the while exercise. Thus the official notification of Assam Forest Guard Recruitment 2020 is available on the official website of SLPRB Assam. Here on this page we shall discuss the complete overview of the Assam Forest Department Vacancy Notification 2020.
Finally the Assam Govt. has decided to strengthen the forest department by inducting fresh talents into the department. This will definitely help the Government to stop the illegal poaching and at the same time safeguarding the natural resources of the nature rich state Assam.
Update: Online Application for Forest Department Vacancy Application is active from 25th May 2020.
SLPRB Assam Forest Department Vacancy Notice Overview
The Announcement of Forest Guard and other posts is advertised by the Board. Thus the aspirants before getting to the Recruitment Notification can check the key dates of the notice through the section as under –
| Recruitment Authority | SLPRB Assam |
| Advertisement Number | SLPRB /REC /Forest /GD-III /1081 /2020 /179 |
| Release Date of Notice | 24th May 2020 |
| Application Start Date | 25th May 2020 |
| Last Date of Application | 25th June 2020 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Posting Under | Forest Department, Assam |
| Category | State Government Jobs |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Here the posts which are announced and also the vacancies with the salary scale of the posts are shared for the candidates reference.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale (Rs) |
| Forester I | 144 | 14000-60500 + GP Rs.6400 |
| Stenographer (Grade-III) | 11 | 14000-60500 + GP Rs.8700 |
| Forest Guards | 812 | 14000-60500 + GP Rs.5600 |
| Surveyor | 35 | 14000-60500 + GP Rs.6200 |
| Mahut | 28 | 14000-60500 + GP Rs.5000 |
| Carpenter | 1 | 14000-60500 + GP Rs.5000 |
| Driver | 50 | 14000-60500 + GP Rs.5200 |
The category wise vacancy distribution is one such details which the applicants might need to check before submitting the application. So below is the chart related to this-
Assam Forest Department Vacancy Category Wise
Eligibility Criteria for Assam Forest Guard, Forester – I, Steno, Surveyor, Driver & Other Posts
The possession of the required eligibility is the most important factors which the job aspirants need to apply for any of the posts. So as per the official information available on the notification, the same is shared here for you all.
Candidates Nationality
The candidate must satisfy the following criteria as under –
- He/She must be Indian Citizen, ordinarily resident of Assam.
- He/ She must have registered in any Employment Exchange of Assam.
Age Limit Criteria
| For Forester-I & Stenographer Grade III | 21 years to 38 Years as on 1st January 2020 |
| For Forest Guard, Surveyor, Mahut, Carpenter & Driver | 18 Years to 38 Years as on 1st January 2020 |
The Upper age limit is relaxable by 05 (five) years in case of candidates belonging to SC, ST (H) & ST (P) & 03 (three) years in case of candidates belonging to OBC /MOBC.
Required Educational Qualification Post Wise
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Forester I | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any Examination declared equivalent by the Government. |
| Stenographer (Grade-III) | Graduate in any stream from a recognized College/ Institutions affiliated to a recognized University with having National Trade Certificate in stenography from ITI in Assam or any other institute recognized by the Govt. of Assam /Govt. of India with 80 WPM in English Stenography. |
| Forest Guards | Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board/ Council. |
| Surveyor | HSLC or equivalent examination passed and must have certificate in Draftsmanship from a recognized Institute |
| Mahut | Class VIII or equivalent and must have minimum 3 (three) years experience in elephant upkeeping. |
| Carpenter | HSLC or equivalent examination passed and must have trade certificate from recognized Institution. |
| Driver | HSLC or equivalent examination passed and must have valid four wheeler driving license issued by the any Competent Authority of Assam. |
Assam Forest Guard / Forester Recruitment Physical Standard
Since the forest department jobs requires the applicant to be physically fit as the working conditions demands for that. So, the applicants or the contenders must possess the minimum physical standard to apply. However, the physical standard requirements is only for the post of Forest Guard & Forester – I posts. So, below is the needed physical standard for both of the posts is discussed.
For Forester – I Posts
| Category | Height (in cm) | Normal Chest (in cm) | Expanded Chest (in cm) |
| Gen / OBC / MOBC / SC Male Candidates | 162.56 | 79 | 84 |
| ST(H)/ ST(P) Male Candidates | 153 | 79 | 84 |
| Gen / OBC / MOBC / SC Female Candidates | 150 | NA | NA |
| ST(H)/ ST(P) Female Candidates | 145 | NA | NA |
- The Weight of the candidates should be proportionate to height & age, as per medical standard.
For Forest Guard Posts
| Category | Height (in cm) | Normal Chest (in cm) | Expanded Chest (in cm) |
| Gen / OBC / MOBC / SC Male Candidates | 163 | 79 | 84 |
| ST(H)/ ST(P) Male Candidates | 153 | 79 | 84 |
| Gen / OBC / MOBC / SC Female Candidates | 150 | NA | NA |
| ST(H)/ ST(P) Female Candidates | 145 | NA | NA |
Assam Forest Guard Recruitment Online Application Process
Now comes the application process details, as you all know that SLPRB Assam has announced the recruitment notification and will undertake the application related jobs. So, the candidates having the required educational qualification for posts as mentioned above may apply for the posts by submitting their first preference, second preference and third preference. The Online Application Link will be active from 25th May 2020, so candidate should ensure to submit the online application as early as possible. But before the form fill up, the applicants should ensure to follow the guidelines as under –
- The Scanned Image of Photograph should be of 4.5cm x 3.5cm (45mm x 35mm) print within a maximum pixel resolution for JPEG: 640 x 480. The maximum file size should be 450 kb (kilo bytes).
- Black or Dark Blue ink Signature Image within a maximum pixel resolution of 800 x 300 of 3.5cm (width) x 2.5cm (height). The maximum file size should be 100 kb.
Keeping these particulars ready along the educational testimonials, the aspirants can proceed to fill up the Assam Forest Guard Recruitment 2020 Online Application. Please note that there is no application fee in this recruitment. Hence, follow the direct link to download the Assam Forest Department Vacancy Notification and also the direct link to apply.
Important Note:
The candidates, who had applied for the posts of Forest Guard or Carpenter or both as per earlier advertisement made vide Janasanyog /7617/16, dated 22-12-2016 and do not intend to apply for other posts as per the present advertisement, then such candidates need not apply afresh. However, if these candidates want to apply for other posts also as per the present advertisement, then this shall be governed by the terms and conditions for eligibility for the new posts as laid down in the present advertisement. For such candidates the receipt of application will open w.e.f. 01-06-2020.
Assam Forest Guard Recruitment 2020 – Important Links
| Official Notice | Download |
| Application Link | Click Here |
| Post-Wise Selection Process | Click Here |
| Exam Syllabus | Click Here |
| Exam Date / Admit Card | Click Here |
| Result | – |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ on Assam Forest Guard Recruitment 2020
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