Central Selection Board, Bodoland Territorial Council has released an official advertisement dated 20th February 2026 inviting online applications for Forester-I and Forest Guard (Grade III) posts under the Forest Department, BTC. Eligible candidates who are permanent residents of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area and registered with the Employment Exchange of Assam can apply online.
This recruitment drive offers 157 total vacancies with attractive pay scales under ROP 2017.
📌 BTC Forest Department Vacancy Details 2026
1️⃣ Forester-I – 47 Posts
Pay Scale: ₹14,000 – ₹49,000 (PB-2) + Grade Pay ₹6,200
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Age Limit: 18 to 40 years as on 01-01-2026
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC/MOBC: 3 years
2️⃣ Forest Guard (Grade III) – 110 Posts
Pay Scale: ₹14,000 – ₹49,000 (PB-2) + Grade Pay ₹5,600
Educational Qualification: HS (10+2) pass or equivalent
Age Limit: 18 to 40 years as on 01-01-2026
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC/MOBC: 3 years
📊 Total Vacancies: 157 Posts
The number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per official requirements.
Candidates from the newly added 60 villages of Biswanath and Sonitpur districts merged into Udalguri district under BTC (as per Government Notifications dated 21 September 2024 and 6 November 2023) are also eligible to apply.
📏 Physical Standards (For Both Posts)
| Category | Male Height | Female Height |
|---|---|---|
| General | 163 cm | 153 cm |
| ST (P) | 153 cm | 145 cm |
Chest (Male Only):
Normal: 79 cm
Expanded: 84 cm
💰 Application Fee
General/OBC/MOBC: ₹150
SC/ST: ₹100
Mode of Payment: Online only (UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking)
🖥️ How to Apply Online
Eligible candidates must apply through the official website of CSB BTC:
🌐 www.centralselectionboard.com
Application Start Date: 23 February 2026
Last Date to Apply: 15 March 2026 (Till 12:00 Midnight)
Required Documents (PDF format, Max 1MB each):
Educational certificates & mark sheets
Age proof certificate
Permanent BTC Residential Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Aadhaar/Voter ID (for newly added villages)
Passport size photograph (20KB–100KB, .jpg/.jpeg)
Signature (10KB–50KB, .jpg/.jpeg)
Mobile number and email ID verification through OTP is mandatory.
📝 Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of:
1️⃣ Physical Test
Male: 26 km walk within 4 hours
Female: 16 km walk within 4 hours
Followed by medical examination
2️⃣ Written Examination
Duration: 3 hours
Marks: 100
Objective type (MCQs)
No negative marking
3️⃣ Viva-Voce (Interview)
20 Marks
Only candidates who qualify in written exam will be called
⚖️ Important Instructions
Only BTC area candidates can apply.
Government employees must produce NOC.
Reservation applicable as per Sixth Schedule provisions.
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Any false information may lead to disqualification.
CSB BTC reserves the right to cancel/withdraw examination if required.
Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
📍 About Central Selection Board, BTC
Bodoland Territorial Council operates under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution and manages administrative matters in designated BTC areas of Assam. The Central Selection Board conducts recruitment for various departmental posts within the council jurisdiction.
📢 Final Words
This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates residing in BTC areas to secure a government job in the Forest Department. Interested applicants are advised to apply before 15 March 2026 and regularly check the official website for exam updates and admit card notifications.
Comments
Post a Comment