Introduction
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025 Notification for 50 vacancies in the Environment & Forest Department of Assam. This is a great opportunity for graduates in science or engineering to join government service and work in forest conservation. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official APSC website.
Post Details
Post Name: Forest Ranger
Department: Environment & Forest Department, Assam Government
Service Type: Group B, Gazetted
Job Location: Across Assam
Number of Posts
Total Vacancies: 50 Posts
Category-wise reservation will be detailed in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering from a recognized university.
The degree should preferably be in one of the following subjects:
Agriculture
Botany
Chemistry
Computer Applications/Science
Engineering (Agriculture/Civil/Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical)
Environmental Science
Forestry
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
Veterinary Science
Zoology
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 38 years (as on 01 January 2025)
Age relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC/MOBC: 3 years
PwBD and Ex-servicemen: As per Assam government rules
Salary
Pay Scale: ₹22,000 – ₹97,000/-
Grade Pay: ₹10,300/-
Pay Band: PB-3
Plus other admissible allowances as per government norms.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on:
Written Examination (Objective type)
Walking Test
Interview/Personality Test
Medical Examination (including physical standards)
Physical Standards Required:
Height:
Male – 163 cm
Female – 150 cm
Chest:
Normal – 79 cm
Expansion – 5 cm
Walking Test:
Male: 25 km in 4 hours
Female: 16 km in 4 hours
Application Fees
General/EWS: ₹297.20/-
OBC/MOBC/SC/ST: ₹197.20/-
BPL/PwBD: ₹47.20/-
Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card
Important Dates
Notification Release Date: July 2025 (Expected)
Start Date to Apply Online: 21st June 2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 20th July 2025
Admit Card Release: To be notified
Exam Date: Will be announced on the APSC portal
Important Links
Official Website: https://apsc.nic.in
How to Apply
To apply for APSC Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025:
Visit the APSC official website: https://apsc.nic.in
Go to the “Recruitment/Advertisement” section
Click on the Apply Online link for Forest Ranger
Complete the registration using a valid email and phone number
Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details
Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and documents
Pay the application fee as applicable
Submit the application and print/save the confirmation page