The Forest Department Recruitment 2025 has been officially released by APSC for 50 Forest Ranger posts under Advt. No. 22/2025. Eligible Indian citizens who are permanent residents of Assam can apply online from 21 June 2025 to 20 July 2025 through the official portal apscrecruitment.in. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering in relevant subjects like Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Forestry, or Zoology and meet specific physical standards. The selection process includes a written exam, walking test, and interview. The pay scale ranges from ₹22,000–₹97,000 with Grade Pay of ₹10,300.
Forest Department Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Notification Release Date
16 June 2025
Application Start Date
21 June 2025
Last Date to Apply
20 July 2025
Last Date to Pay Application Fee
22 July 2025
Forest Ranger Exam Date
To be notified
Application Fee
General
₹297.20
OBC/MOBC
₹197.20
SC/ST/BPL
₹47.20
EWS
₹297.20
PWBD
₹47.20
Age Limit Details
Minimum Age
21
Maximum Age
38
SC/ST(P)/ST(H) Upper Age Limit
43
OBC/MOBC Upper Age Limit
41
PwBD Upper Age Limit
As per Govt. rules
Forest Department Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies
50
Posts Reserved for Women
13
General Category
44
Scheduled Caste (SC)
2
Scheduled Tribe (Plains) (STP)
2
Scheduled Tribe (Hills) (STH)
2
Forest Department Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Details
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering with one subject in Agriculture/Botany/Chemistry/Computer Science/Engineering/Environmental Science/Forestry/Geology/Horticulture/Mathematics/Physics/Statistics/Veterinary Science/Zoology
Physical Standards (Male)
Height: 163 cm; Chest: 84 cm (expanded) / 79 cm (unexpanded)
Physical Standards (Female)
Height: 150 cm; Chest: 79 cm (expanded) / 74 cm (unexpanded)
Documents Required Details
Recent Passport‑Size Photograph
As per APSC specifications
Signature
Scanned, on white background
Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC)
Issued by Competent Authority
Bachelor’s Degree Certificate/Mark‑Sheet
From a recognized university
Caste/Category Certificate
SC/ST/OBC/MOBC certificate (if applicable)
BPL Certificate
For SC/ST/BPL candidates (if applicable)
PwBD Certificate
For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (if applicable)
HSLC Admit Card
To verify date of birth
Forest Department Recruitment 2025 Syllabus Overview
English
Essay, Precis Writing
General Knowledge
Current Affairs, Assam‑Related GK, Environment & Ecology
Optional Subject I
Any one from Agriculture/Botany/Chemistry/Computer Science/Engineering/Environmental Science/Forestry/Geology/Horticulture/Mathematics/Physics/Statistics/Veterinary Science/Zoology
Optional Subject II
Any one from the above list (different from Subject I)
