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BTC Forest Department Recruitment 2026 - 157 Forester and Forest Guard Vacancies Apply Online

BTC Forest Department Recruitment 2026 notification released for 157 Forester-I and Forest Guard posts. Apply online before 15 March 2026 through CSB BTC official portal.

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 Name: Forester-I and Forest Guard
Total Vacancies: 157
Organization: Central Selection Board, BTC, Kokrajhar
Advertisement No: CSB/BTC/09/2026/21
Application Mode: Online
Application Start Date: 23 February 2026
Last Date: 15 March 2026

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

Forester-I: 47 Posts
Forest Guard: 110 Posts
Total: 157 Posts

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

Forester-I
Pay Band: PB-2 Rs 14,000 to Rs 49,000
Grade Pay: Rs 6,200

Forest Guard
Pay Band: PB-2 Rs 14,000 to Rs 49,000
Grade Pay: Rs 5,600

Educational Qualification

Forester-I
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Forest Guard
Candidates must have passed HS 10+2 examination or equivalent.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years as on 1 January 2026.

Age Relaxation:
OBC/MOBC: 3 years
SC/ST(P)/ST(H): 5 years

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

Height (Male General): 163 cm
Height (Female General): 153 cm
Height ST(P) Male: 153 cm
Height ST(P) Female: 145 cm

Chest (Male Normal): 79 cm
Chest (Male Expanded): 84 cm

Medical Standards:

  • No squint eyes

  • High colour vision required

  • Distant vision 6/6 in one eye and not poorer than 6/9 in the other without correction

  • Normal near vision

Application Fee

General/OBC/MOBC: Rs 150
SC/ST: Rs 100

Payment Mode: UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking only.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of three stages:

1. Physical Test

Male candidates must complete 26 km walking within 4 hours.
Female candidates must complete 16 km walking within 4 hours.
This will be followed by a medical examination.

2. Written Examination

  • Objective type MCQ

  • 100 Marks

  • Duration: 3 Hours

  • No negative marking

3. Viva-Voce

Qualified candidates will appear for a 20-mark interview.

Written Exam Syllabus

Forester-I Standard: Higher Secondary
Subjects: General English, General Knowledge with emphasis on BTC area and Assam, Logical Reasoning and Aptitude, Arithmetic

Forest Guard Standard: HSLC
Subjects: General English, General Knowledge with emphasis on BTC area and Assam, Logical Reasoning and Aptitude, Arithmetic

How to Apply for BTC Forest Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit the official website centralselectionboard.com

  2. Click on Forester-I / Forest Guard Recruitment link

  3. Register using Mobile Number and Email ID

  4. Fill in personal and educational details

  5. Upload photograph 20KB to 100KB JPG/JPEG

  6. Upload signature 10KB to 50KB JPG/JPEG

  7. Upload required documents in PDF format max 1MB each

  8. Pay application fee online

  9. 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

Notification Release: 20 February 2026
Application Start: 23 February 2026
Last Date: 15 March 2026 up to midnight
Physical Test: To be notified
Written Exam: To be notified

Why This Recruitment is Important for Assam Education & Careers

  • Major government job opportunity in BTC area

  • 157 total vacancies in Forest Department

  • Good pay scale under PB-2

  • Important for Assam GK and competitive exams

  • Strong career option in forestry and environmental services

Candidates preparing for Assam government jobs should not miss this opportunity.