Assam Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025

Assam Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025: The Assam Public Service Commission invites applications from Indian Citizens for the post of Forest Ra.....
Assam Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025

Assam Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025: The Assam Public Service Commission invites applications from Indian Citizens for the post of Forest Rangers in the Assam Forest Service under Environment & Forests Department. Selected candidates will undergo an 18-month Certificate Course in Forestry at a designated training institute. ligible and interested candidates can apply for this post from 21st June to 20th July 2025. There are a total of 50 posts. The age limit for candidates should be between 21 to 38 years. Age relaxation will be available as per the notification. For this post, physical standards are required, which we have covered in this article. Candidates have to go through the Assam Public Service Commission selection process as mentioned in the notification. In this article, we have covered all the important points related to this recruitment. However, it is advisable for all candidates to read the official notification before applying for this post.

Assam Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025

Assam Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates

Event Date
Online Application Start Date 21 June 2025
Online Application End Date 20 July 2025
Last Date for Fee Submission 22 July 2025

Assam Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025 - Vacancy Details

Category Vacancies
Open Category 44 (including 13 RFW)
SC 2
ST(P) 2
ST(H) 2
Total Vacancies 50

Note: RFW = Reserved for Women

Assam Forest Ranger Recruitment - Exam Pattern

Subject Type Marks Duration
English (Essay, Precis writing etc.) Conventional essay type 100 3 Hours
General Knowledge OMR 100 2 Hours
Optional Subject-I DO 200 2 Hours
Optional Subject-II DO 200 2 Hours
Total Marks 600 -

Optional Subjects (Choose any two):

  • Agriculture
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Applications/Computer Science
  • Engineering (Agriculture/Chemical/Civil/Computer/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical)
  • Environmental Science
  • Forestry
  • Geology
  • Horticulture
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Statistics
  • Veterinary Science
  • Zoology

Note: Candidates cannot choose more than one subject from these groups:
1. Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering & Veterinary Science
2. Chemical Engineering & Chemistry
3. Computer Applications/Computer Science & Computer Engineering
4. Electrical Engineering & Electronics Engineering
5. Mathematics & Statistics

Assam Forest Ranger Recruitment - Eligibility Criteria

  • Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025):
    • Minimum: 21 years
    • Maximum: 38 years (GEN)
    • 43 years for SC/ST(P)/ST(H)
    • 41 years for OBC/MOBC
  • Residency: Must be permanent resident of Assam
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering with at least one subject from specified list (Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering disciplines, Environmental Science, Forestry, etc.)
  • Physical Standards:
    • Height: 163cm (Male GEN), 150cm (Female GEN), lower for ST categories
    • Chest: 79cm (Male), 74cm (Female) with 5cm expansion

Assam Forest Ranger Recruitment - Selection Process

  1. Written Examination (600 marks):
    • English (100 marks)
    • General Knowledge (100 marks)
    • Two Optional Subjects (200 marks each)
  2. Walking Test:
    • 25 km for Male (4 hours)
    • 16 km for Female (4 hours)
  3. Medical Examination
  4. Interview (75 marks)

Assam Forest Ranger Recruitment - Application Fees

Category Application Fee (₹) Processing Fee (₹) Total (₹)
GEN 250 47.20 297.20
OBC/MOBC 150 47.20 197.20
SC/ST/BPL Nil 47.20 47.20

Assam Forest Ranger Recruitment - How to Apply

  1. Application Mode: Online only at apscrecruitment.in
  2. Steps:
    • Register on the portal with valid email
    • Login and fill the application form
    • Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates)
    • Pay application fee
    • Submit and take printout
  3. Documents Required:
    • PRC/Employment Exchange Certificate (for residency proof)
    • Matriculation/HSLC Admit Card (for age proof)
    • Educational certificates and mark sheets
    • Caste certificate (if applicable)
    • BPL certificate (if applicable)
  4. Important Notes:
    • Only one application per candidate allowed
    • Multiple applications will lead to cancellation
    • No changes allowed after final submission
    • Keep printout of submitted application

Assam Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025 - Important Links

Additional Notes

  • Selected candidates will undergo 18 months training at designated Forestry Training College
  • During training, candidates will be on probation and receive salary
  • Candidates must execute a bond of ₹6,00,000 with two sureties
  • Must deposit ₹6000 as caution money within 15 days of admission
  • Failure to complete training may result in recovery of training costs
  • Examination center: Guwahati
  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending interview

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