1. What is the Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2025?
Ans: The Assam Police Forest Guard Recruitment 2025 is a state-level recruitment drive conducted by the State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam, to fill Forest Guard vacancies in the Assam Forest Department.
2. How many vacancies are available for the Forest Guard post?
Ans: A total of 400 vacancies are available for the Forest Guard post under the Assam Forest Department.
3. What is the educational qualification required for the Forest Guard post?
Ans: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board or council.
4. What is the age limit for applicants?
Ans: The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age is 38 years as of the specified cut-off date. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
5. What is the pay scale for the Forest Guard post?
Ans: The pay scale for the Forest Guard post is ₹14,000 – ₹60,500 (PB-2) with a Grade Pay of ₹5,600.
6. What is the selection process for the Forest Guard post?
Ans: The selection process includes a Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Written Test, and Document Verification.
7. How can I apply for the Forest Guard post?
Ans: Candidates can apply online through the official SLPRB Assam website: (https://slprbassam.in).
8. What is the application fee for the Forest Guard post?
Ans: The application fee is ₹150 for General/OBC/MOBC candidates. SC/ST/BPL candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
9. What documents are required to apply?
Ans: Required documents include a valid ID proof, educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and recent passport-sized photographs.
10. What is the exam pattern for the Forest Guard written test?
Ans: The written test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions covering General Knowledge, General English, and Assam's history and geography.
11. Is there any negative marking in the written test?
Ans: Yes, there is a provision for negative marking. For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
12. What is the duration of the written test?
Ans: The duration of the written test is 2 hours.
13. What is the physical standard required for the Forest Guard post?
Ans: Candidates must meet the following physical standards:
Height: 162.5 cm (for male), 150 cm (for female)
Chest: 80 cm (unexpanded), 85 cm (expanded) for male
Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards
14. What is the physical efficiency test (PET) for the Forest Guard post?
Ans: The PET includes:
Male: 3.2 km run in 20 minutes
Female: 1.6 km run in 15 minutes
15. What is the syllabus for the Forest Guard written test?
Ans: The syllabus includes:
General Knowledge
General English
Assam's history and geography
16. How can I download the admit card for the Forest Guard exam?
Ans: Admit cards will be available for download on the official SLPRB Assam website before the exam date.
17. What is the expected date for the Forest Guard exam?
Ans: The exam is expected to be held in December 2025. The exact date will be announced on the official website.
18. How can I check the result of the Forest Guard exam?
Ans: Results will be published on the official SLPRB Assam website. Candidates can check their results by entering their roll number.
19. What is the training period for selected Forest Guards?
Ans: Selected candidates will undergo a 6-month training program at designated training centers.
20. Is there any bond agreement for the Forest Guard post?
Ans: Yes, selected candidates may be required to sign a bond agreement to serve in the Assam Forest Department for a specified period.