APSC Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Physical Standards

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released an Employment Notification for aspiring candidates to join the Assam Forest Service as Forest Rangers. The APSC Forest Ranger Recruitment drive offers 50 vacancies under the Environment & Forests Department, Government of Assam.

Overview of APSC Recruitment 2025

APSC Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria for APSC Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025

Nationality: Indian citizen and permanent resident of Assam

Age Limit: 21–38 years as on 01.01.2025

• Relaxation:
  • SC/ST – up to 43 years
  • OBC/MOBC – up to 41 years

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering with at least in one of the following subjects: Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Applications/Science, Environmental Science, Engineering (Agriculture/Chemical/Civil/Computer/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical), Forestry, Geology, Horticulture, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Veterinary Science, Zoology

Physical Standards for Assam Forest Ranger recruitment 2025

Selection Process of APSC Forest Ranger Recruitment 2025

1. Written Examination (500 Marks – 4 Papers) Includes two optional subjects chosen from approved list
2. Walking Test
   • 25 km (Male) / 16 km (Female) in 4 hours
3. Medical Test
4. Interview (75 Marks)

🏕 Assam forest Ranger Training & Bond

Selected candidates will undergo an 18-month Certificate Course in Forestry. They must execute a bond of ₹6,00,000 with two sureties and deposit ₹6,000 as caution money.

Step-by-Step APSC Forest Ranger Recruitment Apply Online Process

1. Visit Official Portal Go to https://apscrecruitment.in. Applications through any other mode will be rejected.
2. New User Registration
   • Click on the ‘Register Here’ link.
   • Use a valid and active email ID. All future communication will be sent to this ID.
3. Login to the Portal After registration, log in with your credentials to access the live advertisements under the “Apply Section.”
4. Fill in the Application Form
   • Select the relevant advertisement.
   • Carefully fill all required fields (marked with *) and verify eligibility before proceeding.
   • Upload documents in PDF/JPEG format, max 200 KB, scanned at 200 dpi grayscale for legibility.
5. Upload Photo and Signature
   • Recent passport-size photo and signature in JPEG format
   • Maximum size: 200 KB each
6. Review and Preview
   • Check all filled-in information carefully.
   • Click the declarations checkbox to enable the ‘Preview’ button.
   • Make corrections, if needed, before final submission.
7. Final Submission & Fee Payment
   • Submit the application form.
   • Pay the application fee plus ₹47.20 processing charge:
     • Gen: ₹297.20
     • OBC/MOBC: ₹197.20
     • SC/ST/BPL: ₹47.20
   • Use debit/credit card or net banking. If double-charged, refund will be processed automatically within 5–7 working days.
8. Print Application Form
   • Take a printout of the submitted application and keep it for future reference.
9. Validation of Payment (if needed)
   • In case of failed payment, use the ‘Validate Payment’ option.

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