Central Selection Board (CSB) BTC Forester-I & Forest Guard (Gr-III) Recruitment 2026 – 157 Posts | Apply Online

The Forester-I & Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Central Selection Board, BTC, Kokrajhar for eligible candidates belonging to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area of Assam. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for a stable Government Job in Assam under the Forest Department. Through this recruitment drive, a total of 157 vacancies have been notified for the posts of Forester-I and Forest Guard (Grade-III). The recruitment will be conducted through an online application process, and interested candidates must apply through the official website within the specified dates. Candidates applying for these posts must be permanent residents of the BTC area and must have valid registration in the Employment Exchange of Assam. Individuals from the newly added 60 villages of Biswanath and Sonitpur districts included under Udalguri district (BTC area) are also eligible to apply. The Forester-I Recruitment 2026 requires candidates to possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. On the other hand, for Forest Guard Vacancy 2026, candidates must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination. The selection process is designed to test both physical endurance and academic knowledge. Since these are field-based forest department posts, candidates must qualify in a Physical Fitness Test which includes long-distance walking within a fixed time. After clearing the physical test and medical examination, candidates will appear for a written examination followed by a viva-voce test. The written examination will be objective type with multiple-choice questions. Importantly, there is no negative marking, which gives candidates a fair opportunity to attempt all questions confidently. The syllabus includes General English, General Knowledge (with special focus on BTC area and Assam), Logical Reasoning & Aptitude, and Arithmetic. The difficulty level varies according to the post applied. Selected candidates will receive salary under Pay Band-2 (₹14,000 – ₹49,000) along with Grade Pay and other admissible allowances as per ROP 2017. This makes the BTC Forest Department Recruitment 2026 a financially rewarding and secure career option. Candidates are advised to carefully read all eligibility conditions and upload proper documents during online submission to avoid rejection.