BTC Forester & Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 157 Posts
The Central Selection Board under the Bodoland Territorial Council has released an official notification for BTC Forester and Forest Guard Recruitment 2026. A total of 157 vacancies will be filled under the Forest Department, BTC.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website centralselectionboard.com from 23 February 2026. The last date to submit the online application is 15 March 2026 up to 12:00 midnight.
This recruitment drive is an important opportunity for candidates seeking Assam government jobs in the forest department.
BTC Forest Recruitment 2026 Overview
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
Additionally, the notification includes 60 newly added villages from Biswanath and Sonitpur districts that now fall under BTC's Udalguri District. Candidates who applied under earlier government notifications dated 21 September 2024 and 6 November 2023 are also eligible to apply.
Pay Scale
Educational Qualification
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years as on 1 January 2026.
Residence
Only residents of BTC area are eligible. Candidates from newly added 60 villages under BTC's Udalguri District can also apply.
Employment Exchange Registration
Applicants must be registered with any Employment Exchange of Assam.
Physical Standards
Medical Standards:
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No squint eyes
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High colour vision required
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Distant vision 6/6 in one eye and not poorer than 6/9 in the other without correction
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Normal near vision
Application Fee
Payment Mode: UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking only.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages:
1. Physical Test
2. Written Examination
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Objective type MCQ
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100 Marks
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Duration: 3 Hours
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No negative marking
3. Viva-Voce
Qualified candidates will appear for a 20-mark interview.
Written Exam Syllabus
How to Apply for BTC Forest Recruitment 2026
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Visit the official website centralselectionboard.com
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Click on Forester-I / Forest Guard Recruitment link
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Register using Mobile Number and Email ID
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Fill in personal and educational details
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Upload photograph 20KB to 100KB JPG/JPEG
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Upload signature 10KB to 50KB JPG/JPEG
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Upload required documents in PDF format max 1MB each
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Pay application fee online
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Submit and take printout of application form
Candidates already in government service must produce a No Objection Certificate.
Note: Number of vacancies may increase or decrease. Reservation follows Sixth Schedule provisions.
Important Dates
Why This Recruitment is Important for Assam Education & Careers
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Major government job opportunity in BTC area
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157 total vacancies in Forest Department
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Good pay scale under PB-2
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Important for Assam GK and competitive exams
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Strong career option in forestry and environmental services
Candidates preparing for Assam government jobs should not miss this opportunity.