Recruitment For Forester-I, Stenographer (Grade-III), Forest Guards, Surveyor, Mahut, Carpenter And Driver In Forest Department

Applications are invited for filling up the various posts of the Forest Department, Assam from eligible candidates. submission of Online applications is started and the last date of receiving application is 25-06-2020.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

i) Forester- I: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any Examination declared equivalent by the Government.

ii) Stenographer Grade- III: Graduate in any stream from a recognized College/ Institutions affiliated to a recognized University with having National Trade Certificate in stenography from ITI in Assam or any other institute recognized by the Govt. of Assam/Govt. of India with 80 WPM in English Stenography.

iii) Forest Guard: Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board/ Council.
iv) Surveyor: HSLC or equivalent examination passed and must have a certificate in Draftsmanship from a recognized Institute.

v) Mahut: Class VIII or equivalent and must have a minimum of 3 (three) years experience in elephant upkeeping.

vi) Carpenter: HSLC or equivalent examination passed and must have a trade certificate from a recognized Institution.

vii) Driver: HSLC or equivalent examination passed and must have a valid four wheeler driving license issued by any Competent Authority of Assam.
 
PHYSICAL STANDARDS: see the notification

How to apply?

Apply online at https://forest2020.slprbassam.in/
SELECTION PROCEDURE:-
There will be two tests for the recruitment of all the posts (i) First Phase Test and ( ii) Second Phase Test.
Candidates whose applications are found correct in all respects will be called for the First phase Test which will be conducted at any convenient venue(s) depending upon the number of candidates. The candidates will have to appear for the First Phase Test at the venue mentioned in his/her call letter. However, the Chairman, SLPRB, Assam reserves the right to change the venue (s) of the test as necessitated and no representation, etc. will be entertained in this regard. Before entering the test in the venue (s) for the first phase test, biometrics of each candidate will be done.

THE TESTS FOR RECRUITMENT:`

A. The First Phase Test for Forester-I & Forest Guards will be the Physical Fitness Test comprising of 26 KMs (for Males) and 16 KMs (for Females) walk to be covered within 4 (four) hours. Modern technology will be used for recording the time taken by the candidates to complete the walk.
The Second Phase Test for Forester-I & Forest Guards will be a Written Test. The duration of the Written Test will be of 3 (three) hours for the posts of Forester-I and 2 (two) hours for the post of Forest Guards on the subjects as given below. For the post of Forester-I, the Test will be of 100 marks with 100 questions and for the post of Forest Guards, the Test will be of 75 marks with 75 questions and both the test are completely OMR based. Each question will be of 1 (one) mark. There will be negative marking of 1/2 mark for each wrong answer. The candidates will use a black ball pen to answer the OMR based answer sheet. 
There will be a separate question paper for Forester-I and Forest Guards.
i) General Mathematics.
ii) English & Vernacular (Grammar & Comprehension & Composition)
iii) Logical Reasoning and Aptitude
iv)Assam's History, Geography, Polity & Economy
v) General awareness/General knowledge and Current affairs

B. For the posts of Stenographer Grade-III, the Written Test will be the First Phase Test. A common question paper will be set for Stenographers and Forester-I, the details of which are mentioned above.
Second Phase Test. For the posts of Stenographer Grade- III, the Practical Test will be the Second Phase Test.

C. For the posts of Surveyor, Driver, Carpenter, and Mahut, the First Phase will be a common Written Test. The duration of the Written Test will be of 2 (two) hours on the subjects as given below. The Test will be of 75 marks with 75 questions completely OMR based. Each question will be of 1 (one) mark. There will be negative marking of 1/2 mark for each wrong answer. The candidates will use a black ball pen to answer the OMR based answer sheet.
i) Elementary Arithmetic
ii) Vernacular Language
iii) Basic General Awareness/ General knowledge
The Second Phase Test for Surveyor, Driver, Carpenter, and Mahut will be a Skill /Practical Test in the respective field.

For more details about marks, selection, category wise relaxations, age limits
read the notification