Assam Forest Protection Constable Syllabus, Exam Pattern
106 topics across 3 subjects. Every question carries a written explanation.
The Assam Forest Protection Force (AFPF) is the armed protection wing of the state Forest Department, posted in parks, sanctuaries and reserve forests. Its constables are recruited by SLPRB, Assam, alongside Forest Guards, Foresters and Game Watchers.
The advertisement of 16 January 2026 has 405 AFPF Constable posts (364 for men, 41 for women). Applications ran from 22 January to 8 February 2026 and were reopened from 15 to 28 February. No PET schedule had been posted by mid-October 2026. The previous forest advertisement, in January 2023, had 981 AFPF Constable posts.
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Assam Forest Protection Constable Details
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| PET (race 20, long jump 20) | 40 |
| Written test | 50 |
| NCC certificate | 5 |
| Viva | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
Men run 3,200 m (full marks at 10 minutes, cut-off 14) and need a 335 cm long jump. Women run 1,600 m (full marks at 5 min 30 s, cut-off 8 minutes) and need 244 cm.
The paper is 100 objective questions at Class 9–10 level, half a mark each, no negative marking, in Assamese, Bodo, Bengali or English. AFPF candidates do not take the 26 km walking test that Forest Guards and Foresters face.
Syllabus
Elementary arithmetic, general English, reasoning and mental ability, Assam's history, geography, polity and economy, and general knowledge with current affairs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Class 10 (HSLC) pass. This is the lowest qualification among the forest posts; Forest Guard needs Class 12.
- Age 18 to 25 on 1 January 2026, with 5 extra years for SC and ST and 3 for OBC/MOBC.
- Permanent resident of Assam, on an Assam employment exchange register, fluent in Assamese or another state language.
| Physical standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height, General/OBC/MOBC/SC | 162.5 cm | 154 cm |
| Height, ST(P)/ST(H) | 160 cm | 152 cm |
| Chest (men) | 80 cm + 5 cm; 78 cm + 5 cm for ST(H) | |
These are the police standards, a little stricter than the 163/150 cm the Forest Guard post uses.
Selection Process
PET with medical and PST first. The top five times the vacancies in each category, by PET marks, sit the written test; twice the vacancies go on to the viva. NCC 'C' adds 5 marks, 'B' 3, 'A' 2. Final selection is on the 100-mark total, and every selected candidate gets one post from their preference list.
Salary
₹14,000–70,000 (Pay Band 2) with Grade Pay ₹5,600, plus allowances.
How to Apply
Apply on slprbassam.in with your single SLPRB Application ID. No fee. Because this one advertisement also covers Forest Guard, Game Watcher, APRO and Fire Service posts, you can apply for several at once and must rank them.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 16 January 2026 |
| Applications (shortened by corrigendum) | 22 January to 8 February 2026 |
| Portal reopened | 15 to 28 February 2026 |
| Edit window | 1 to 5 March 2026 |
| PET and PST | Not announced yet |
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
How many AFPF Constable posts are there?
405 in the January 2026 advertisement.
Is Class 10 enough?
Yes, HSLC or equivalent.
Is there a walking test?
Not for AFPF Constable. Only Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard and Game Watcher candidates walk.
Who conducts the exam, the Forest Department or the police board?
SLPRB, Assam conducts it; the Forest Department appoints.
General Awareness / General Knowledge (GK) (23)
- Indian Politics
- Indian History
- Indian Economy
- Important Acts of the Parliament of India
- Honours and Awards
- Indian Geography
- Indian Culture
- World Geography
- Famous Places in India
- Famous Personalities
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Days and Years
- Inventions
- Highest, Longest, Biggest, Largest, Deepest, Smallest of the World
- General Science
- World Currency
- Country Languages
- Technology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Scientific Names of Plants and Animals
Quantitative Aptitude (49)
- Number System
- H.C.F. & L.C.M.
- Decimal Fractions
- Simplification
- Square Roots & Cube Roots
- Average
- Problems on Numbers
- Problems on Ages
- Surds & Indices
- Percentage
- Operations on Numbers
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio & Proportion
- Partnership
- Chain Rule
- Time & Work
- Pipes & Cistern
- Time & Distance
- Problems on Trains
- Boats & Streams
- Alligation or Mixture
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Logarithms
- Area
- Volume & Surface Areas
- Mensuration
- Races & Games of Skill
- Calendar
- Clocks
- Stocks & Shares
- Permutations & Combinations
- Probability
- True Discount
- Banker’s Discount
- Heights & Distances
- Odd Man Out & Series
- Algebra
- Divisibility Rules & Remainder Theorem
- Factorials & Power Cycles
- Progressions (A.P., G.P., H.P.)
- Work & Wages
- Set Theory / Venn Diagrams
- Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Polygons)
- Coordinate Geometry
- Data Interpretation
- Trigonometry
- Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode)
- Arithmetic Operations
Reasoning (34)
- Analogy
- Number Series
- Classification
- Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding
- Input Output
- Inequality
- Blood Relation
- Puzzle Test
- Sequential Output Tracing
- Direction Sense Test
- Linear Seating Arrangement
- Circular Seating Arrangement
- Alphabet Test
- Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
- Mathematical Operations
- Logical Sequence of Words
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Inserting The Missing Character
- Data Sufficiency
- Decision Making
- Assertion and Reason
- Situation Reaction Test
- Verification of Truth of the Statement
- Letter and Symbol Series
- Logic
- Statement - Arguments
- Statement - Assumptions
- Statement - Courses of Action
- Syllogisms
- Statement - Conclusions
- Deriving Conclusions From Passages
- Theme Detection
- Question - Statements
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