The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has officially released the APSC Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025 notification. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for 50 posts of Forest Ranger under the Environment & Forests Department, Assam. Selected candidates will undergo an 18-month Certificate Course in Forestry training before appointment to the Assam Forest Service.
Last Date : 20th July 2025
Job Details
- Post Name: Forest Ranger
- Department: Environment & Forests Deptt., Assam
- Total Vacancies: 50
- Job Type: Government (Permanent)
- Location: Assam
- Pay Scale: ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + Grade Pay ₹10,300 (PB-3) + other allowances
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
- General: 44 posts (13 reserved for women)
- SC: 2 posts
- ST(P): 2 posts
- ST(H), OBC/MOBC, PwBD: No reservation
Educational Qualification
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree (Science/Engineering) in any of the following subjects:
- 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
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 38 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years (up to 43 years)
- OBC/MOBC: 3 years (up to 41 years)
Physical Standards
Height (Minimum):
- Male (GEN/OBC/MOBC/SC): 163 cm
- Female (GEN/OBC/MOBC/SC): 150 cm
- Male (ST): 152 cm
- Female (ST): 145 cm
Chest Girth:
- Male: 79 cm (normal) + 5 cm expansion
- Female: 74 cm (normal) + 5 cm expansion
Application Fee
- General:
- Application Fee: ₹250
- Processing Fee: ₹47.20
- Total: ₹297.20
- OBC/MOBC:
- Application Fee: ₹150
- Processing Fee: ₹47.20
- Total: ₹197.20
- SC/ST/BPL:
- Application Fee: NIL
- Processing Fee: ₹47.20
- Total: ₹47.20
Selection Process
- Written Examination – 500 Marks (4 Papers)
- Walking Test – 25 km (Men) / 16 km (Women) in 4 hours
- Medical Test
- Interview – 75 Marks
Training & Bond
- Training Duration: 18 months Certificate Course in Forestry
- Bond Amount: ₹6,00,000 (with two sureties)
- Caution Money: ₹6,000 to be deposited within 15 days of admission
- Stipend: Full pay & allowances during training
Important Dates
- Start Date for Application: 21st June 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 20th July 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 22nd July 2025
Important Links
Support
- 📧 Support Email: cceapsc@gmail.com
- 📞 Helpline Number: 1800-572-2343
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