Central Selection Board (CSB), Bodoland Territorial Council — BTC Forest Department
The Central Selection Board (CSB), Bodoland Territorial Council has issued an official recruitment notification for Forester-I and Forest Guard, announcing a total of 157 vacancies located in Assam. The online application window opens on 23 February 2026 and closes on 15 March 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Forester-I: Bachelor's Degree; Forest Guard: 10+2 and be within the prescribed age limit of 18 to 40 years as of 2026-01-01, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Physical Test (PST/PET), Written Examination, Viva-Voce, Medical Examination.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 06 Jul 2026 |
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The Central Selection Board (CSB), Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Kokrajhar has released the official schedule for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standards Test (PST) for the recruitment of 157 Forester-I and Forest Guard positions. Candidates must report to their designated centres in the BTC region according to the following timeline.
| Post | Physical Test Dates |
|---|---|
| Forester-I | 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-11 |
| Forest Guard | 2026-07-13 to 2026-07-24 |
Before proceeding to the efficiency test, candidates must meet the minimum physical measurements. Failure to meet these standards results in immediate disqualification.
| Category | Gender | Height | Chest (Unexpanded/Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Male | 163 cm | 79 cm / 84 cm |
| ST | Male | 153 cm | - |
| General | Female | 153 cm | - |
| ST | Female | 145 cm | - |
The PET consists of an endurance walking test. Both male and female candidates are required to complete the specified distance within a 4-hour window.
Candidates are advised to adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth verification process:
Immediately contact the Central Selection Board (CSB) helpdesk via the official website before the commencement of the physical test dates.
Physical standard relaxations are primarily defined for ST candidates as per current notification. Review the detailed recruitment document for specific category-wise exemptions.
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