The Assam Forest Department has announced a major recruitment drive for 900+ vacancies across multiple posts including Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard, Driver, Surveyor, and Mahut. This is a great opportunity for eligible candidates who want to serve in the state’s vital forest and environmental conservation wing.
Applications are invited through online mode, and selection will be done via physical tests and written exams conducted by the SLPRB (State Level Police Recruitment Board), Assam.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20 July 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 23 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified |
| Physical Test Date | September 2025 |
📌 Assam Forest Department Vacancy 2025
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Forester Grade-I | 250 |
| Forest Guard | 400 |
| Driver | 120 |
| Surveyor | 80 |
| Mahut | 50 |
| Total | 900+ |
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Forester Grade-I: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
- Forest Guard: HS (10+2) pass
- Driver: HSLC pass with valid driving license
- Surveyor: HSLC pass with survey certificate
- Mahut: Class 8 pass with experience in elephant handling
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025):
- 18 to 40 years
- Age relaxation:
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC/MOBC – 3 years
🧾 Application Process
Eligible candidates must apply through the SLPRB Assam official portal: https://slprbassam.in
Application Fee:
- No application fee for any category
Steps to Apply:
- Visit slprbassam.in
- Register with valid mobile number and email
- Fill out the form with correct academic and personal details
- Upload scanned documents and photograph
- Submit and download the application copy
🧪 Selection Process
The recruitment process will include:
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Written Test
- Skill Test (for Driver & Surveyor only)
Merit will be prepared based on performance in each stage.
💼 Salary Structure (Post-wise)
| Post Name | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|
| Forester Grade-I | 14,000 – 60,500 + GP 6,200 |
| Forest Guard | 14,000 – 60,500 + GP 5,600 |
| Driver | 14,000 – 60,500 + GP 5,200 |
| Surveyor | 14,000 – 60,500 + GP 6,200 |
| Mahut | 14,000 – 60,500 + GP 5,000 |
📍 Why Join Assam Forest Department?
- Serve the environment & wildlife directly
- Government job with good pay scale & job security
- Physically active field job with opportunity to work in Assam’s protected areas
- Open to candidates from both urban and rural regions
- No application fee or tough competition from all-India candidates
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