Forest Department Recruitment 2025 – 50 Forest Ranger Posts

Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)

Last Date: 20/07/2025

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released Advt. No. 22/2025 inviting online applications for 50 Forest Ranger posts under the Environment & Forest Department, Government of Assam. The selected candidates will undergo 18 months of compulsory in-service Forestry Training.

Details of Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025

• Post Name: Forest Ranger

• Department: Assam Forest Service, Environment & Forest Department

• No of Posts: 50

• Vacancy Break-up:

Category	Posts	Reserved for Women (RFW)
Open	44	13
SC	2	0
ST(P)	2	0
ST(H)	2	0
OBC/MOBC	Nil	Nil
Total	50	13

• Salary: Rs. 22,000 – Rs. 97,000 (PB-3) + Grade Pay Rs. 10,300/- + other allowances

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025):

• Minimum Age: 21 years

• Maximum Age: 38 years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST(P)/ST(H): 5 years

• OBC/MOBC: 3 years

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering with at least one of the following subjects:

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

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Physical Standards:

Category	Male (Height)	Female (Height)	Chest (Normal/Expanded)
Gen/OBC/MOBC/SC	163 cm	150 cm	Male: 79–84 cm, Female: 74–79 cm
ST(P)/ST(H)	152 cm	145 cm	Same as above

Selection Process:

1. Written Examination (500 marks) – Optional subjects (2 papers)

2. Walking Test – 25 km for men / 16 km for women within 4 hours

3. Medical Examination – Fitness and vaccination check

4. Interview/Viva-Voce – 75 marks

Application Fee:

Category	Application Fee	Processing Fee	Total
General	Rs. 250/-	Rs. 47.20	Rs. 297.20
OBC/MOBC	Rs. 150/-	Rs. 47.20	Rs. 197.20
SC/ST/BPL	NIL	Rs. 47.20	Rs. 47.20

Payment through CSC-SPV online mode only. Fee is non-refundable.

How to Apply for Forest Ranger Recruitment?

1. Visit the official portal: https://apscrecruitment.in

2. Register and create your profile

3. Fill the application form with required documents

4. Upload scanned photo, signature, and certificates

5. Pay the fee and submit the form

6. Take a printout of the submitted application

Important Dates:

Event	Date
Start of Online Application	21/06/2025
Last Date to Apply	20/07/2025
Last Date to Pay Fee	22/07/2025

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Training and Bond Requirements:

• Selected candidates will undergo an 18-month Forestry Training at designated institutions.

• A bond of Rs. 6,00,000 must be signed with two sureties.

• Caution deposit of Rs. 6000 required.

• Pay and allowances will be provided during training.

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FAQs – Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Forest Ranger recruitment?
A: 20th July 2025.

Q2. What is the total number of vacancies?
A: 50 vacancies.

Q3. What is the educational qualification?
A: Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Engineering with specific subjects listed in the notification.

Q4. Is there any physical test?
A: Yes, a walking test (25 km men / 16 km women) and a medical exam.

Q5. Is there any training period?
A: Yes, 18 months at a Govt. Forestry Training Institute.

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