Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released Advt. No. 22/2025 inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment to the post of Forest Ranger in the Assam Forest Service under the Environment & Forests Department, Assam. Interested candidates can apply online at https://apscrecruitment.in from 21st June 2025 to 20th July 2025.
🔍 APSC Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Post Name | Forest Ranger |
| Department | Environment & Forests Department, Assam |
| Total Vacancies | 50 |
| Online Apply Starts | 21st June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20th July 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 22nd July 2025 |
| Official Website | apscrecruitment.in |
📢 Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies | Reserved for Women (RFW) |
|---|---|---|
| Open Category | 44 | 13 |
| SC | 2 | 0 |
| STP | 2 | 0 |
| STH | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 50 | 13 |
🔹 No reservation for PWBD in this recruitment.
💸 Pay Scale
- Rs. 22,000 – 97,000/- + Grade Pay Rs. 10,300/-
- Pay Band: PB-3
- Plus other allowances as admissible under Assam Govt. rules.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
1. Domicile:
- Must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- Valid PRC / Employment Exchange Registration required.
2. Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025):
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 38 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST(P)/ST(H): 5 years
- OBC/MOBC: 3 years
3. Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering with at least one of the following subjects:
Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering (Agri/Civil/Mech/Electrical/etc.), Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Veterinary Science, Zoology.
4. Physical Standards:
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Normal/Expansion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN/OBC/MOBC/SC | 163 cm | 150 cm | 79 cm / 5 cm |
| STP/STH | 152 cm | 145 cm | 79 cm / 5 cm |
🧾 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Rs.) | Processing Fee (Rs.) | Total Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 250 | 47.20 | 297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | 150 | 47.20 | 197.20 |
| SC/ST/BPL | Nil | 47.20 | 47.20 |
💡 Fee once paid is non-refundable.
🧪 Selection Process
- Written Exam – 500 Marks (2 Optional Subjects)
- Walking Test – 25 km (Male) / 16 km (Female) in 4 hours
- Medical Examination
- Interview – 75 Marks
📚 Optional Subjects (Choose any two):
- Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Veterinary Science, Zoology
📌 Candidates cannot choose more than one subject from restricted groups (e.g., Chemistry & Chemical Engineering).
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official portal: https://apscrecruitment.in
- Register yourself and complete the online application.
- Upload scanned documents (Max size: 200 KB).
- Pay the required fee online.
- Submit and download the final application copy.
📅 Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 21 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 July 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22 July 2025 |
📄 Required Documents at Interview
- 10th Admit Card/Certificate (DOB Proof)
- Degree Certificates & Mark Sheets
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PRC or Employment Exchange Certificate
- Declaration Form-A (Small Family Norms)
- Government Employees: NOC from employer
