BTC Forest Department Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 157 Forester & Forest Guard Posts

Published on: February 23, 2026

BTC Forest Department Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 157 Forester & Forest Guard Posts

The Central Selection Board (CSB), Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Kokrajhar, Assam has released an official employment notification for the recruitment of 157 Forester-I and Forest Guard posts under the Forest Department, BTC. Interested and eligible candidates who are residents of the BTC area may apply online through the official recruitment portal.

Recruitment Overview

Name of Organization	Central Selection Board (CSB), BTC Kokrajhar
Department	Forest Department, BTC
Post Name	Forester-I & Forest Guard
Total Posts	157
Job Location	Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Assam
Application Mode	Online
Advertisement Status	Released

Vacancy Details

1. Forester-I

No. of Posts: 47
Scale of Pay: P.B-2 ₹14,000 – ₹49,000 + Grade Pay ₹6,200
Educational Qualification: Graduate in any discipline from a recognised institution or equivalent.

2. Forest Guard

No. of Posts: 110
Scale of Pay: P.B-2 ₹14,000 – ₹49,000 + Grade Pay ₹5,600
Educational Qualification: Minimum HS / 10+2 passed or equivalent from a recognised board.

Other Eligibility Criteria

Residency

Candidates must be permanent residents of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area.
Candidates belonging to the newly added 60 villages from Biswanath and Sonitpur districts under Udalguri District, BTC are also eligible.

Employment Exchange Registration

Applicants must have registered their names in any Employment Exchange of Assam.

Age Limit (as on 1st January 2026)

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 40 years

Age Relaxation

OBC/MOBC: 3 years
SC/ST(P)/ST(H): 5 years

Medical Standards

Candidates must not have squint eyes and should possess high colour vision.
Distant vision should be at least 6/6 in one eye and not poorer than 6/9 in the other eye without correction.
Near vision should be normal for both posts.

Physical Standards

Parameter	Male	Female
Height (General)	163 cm	153 cm
Height [ST(P)]	153 cm	145 cm
Chest (Normal)	79 cm	—
Chest (Expanded)	84 cm	—

Application Fee

Application fee must be paid online through UPI, Credit/Debit Card, or Net Banking.

Category	Fee
UR / OBC / MOBC	₹150/-
SC / ST	₹100/-

How to Apply for BTC Recruitment 2026?

Interested and eligible candidates may apply online by visiting the official recruitment portal of the Central Selection Board (BTC).

Steps to Apply Online:

Visit the official BTC recruitment portal.
Click on the link for “Forester & Forest Guard Recruitment 2026”.
Register yourself using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in all required personal and educational details carefully.
Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates).
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Also Check: Assam Forest Department Recruitment 2026 [1307 Posts]

Important Points to Remember

Only residents of BTC area are eligible.
Employment Exchange Registration is mandatory.
Physical and medical standards will be strictly verified.
Ensure eligibility before applying online.

Important links

Online Application	Click Here
Employment Exchange Registration	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

FAQs – BTC Kokrajhar Forest Recruitment 2026

1. How many vacancies are available in BTC Recruitment 2026?
A total of 157 vacancies are available (47 Forester-I and 110 Forest Guard posts).

2. What is the educational qualification required for Forest Guard?
Candidates must have passed HS/10+2 or equivalent.

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