Assam Forest Guard Recruitment 2026: Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Physical Requirements

The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) has initiated the recruitment process for the Assam Forest Guard, targeting 789 vacancies. Aspiring candidates looking to join the forestry department must prepare for a rigorous selection process that emphasizes both physical endurance and academic aptitude. To stay updated with the latest developments, including recent reports of up to 1194 vacancies, you can visit Assam Forest Guard Recruitment 2026: 1194 Vacancies Announced - Click to View Details.

Selection Process Overview

The selection for the Forest Guard post is a multi-phase procedure designed to test a candidate's overall readiness. Candidates will face a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), a Physical Standard Test (PST), a written examination, and a mandatory walking test.

Organisation	State Level Police Recruitment Board
Post	Forest Guard
Vacancies	789
Level of Examination	State level
Selection Process	Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Physical Standard Test (PST). Written Test. Walking Test Oral/Viva Voce.
Official Website	www.slprbassam.in

2026 Exam Pattern

Understanding the structure of the exam is crucial for success. Note the differences in marking schemes between the Forester and the Forest Guard & Game Watcher positions.

Exam	Subjects	Questions	Marks	Negative Marking	Duration
Forester Exam 2026	Logical reasoning, aptitude, English comprehension, History & culture of Assam and India, General knowledge	100	100	-0.5 mark	2 hours
Forest Guard & Game Watcher Exam 2026	General English, Elementary arithmetic, Logical reasoning / Mental ability, Assam’s history, geography, polity, economy, General awareness, current affairs	100	50	No	2 hours

Physical Fitness Requirements

The PET is monitored by CCTV surveillance and RFID timing to ensure complete transparency. The walking test is a mandatory qualifying component.

Criteria	Male	Female
Race	3200 meters in ≤14 min (840 sec)	1600 meters in ≤8 min (480 sec)
Long Jump	Minimum 335 cm required (3 attempts)	Minimum 244 cm required (3 attempts)

Category	Distance	Time
Male	26 km	4 hours
Female	16 km	4 hours

Comprehensive Syllabus

Elementary Arithmetic

• Fundamental Arithmetical Operations, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Percentages, Average
• Ratio and Proportion, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Discount, Partnership
• Mensuration and Related Geometry Topics

General English

• English Grammar, Degrees of Comparison, Adverbs, Antonyms, Synonyms, Vocabulary Building
• Verbs, Parts of Speech, Subject-Verb Agreement, Sentence Rearrangement, Fill in the Blanks
• Comprehension, Unseen Passages, Articles, Error Correction, Idioms & Phrases, Active & Passive Voice, Tenses

General Knowledge & Assam Specifics

• Indian History, Polity, Geography, and Economy
• Assam: Culture, Economy, Social Issues & Agriculture
• National & International Current Events, Environmental Studies

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the Assam Forest Guard Syllabus the same every year?

While the foundational syllabus typically remains consistent, always keep an eye on official notifications for any minor updates from the conducting authority.

Is the walking test a qualifying test?

Yes, the walking test serves as a mandatory qualifying stage for all candidates.