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Assam Police Recruitment 2026

State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam (SLPRB)

The State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam (SLPRB) has released the Assam Police Recruitment 2026 notification for 2,972 vacancies across Constable (Armed & Unarmed Branch), Forest Guard, Forester, Fireman, Jail Warder, Boatman, Bandman and allied posts. Online applications were accepted from 22 January to 22 February 2026 on slprbassam.in. Exam date and admit card will be announced soon.

Total Vacancies

2,972

Department

State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam (SLPRB)

Age Limit

18-40 years

Qualification

HSLC / 12th / Graduation (post-wise)

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Last updated: 5 June 2026

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Official Note

SLPRB Assam Police 2026 — 2972 posts: Constable AB/UB, Forest Guard, Fireman, Jail Warder, Forester & more. PET → PST → Written → Viva.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Admit Card Result

2026 Highlights

Feature Details
Recruiting Body State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam (SLPRB)
Recruitment Name Assam Police Recruitment 2026
Total Vacancies 2,972
Notification Date 17 January 2026
Application Period 22 January – 22 February 2026 (closed)
Application Fee Nil — no fee for any category
Exam Date To be announced on slprbassam.in
Qualification HSLC / HS (12th) / Graduation — post-wise (see notification)
Age Limit 18–25 years (constable/fire) · 18–40 years (forester, grade-III, bandman) as on 01.01.2026
Selection Process PET → PST → Written → Walking / Viva / Trade / Swimming (post-wise)
Written Test Marks 50 marks (most posts) · 100 marks (Forester Grade-I)
Official Website slprbassam.in
Help Desk 0361-2970059 · 03612-970059

Post-wise Vacancies

Post Vacancies Department
Constable (Grade-III) 733 DGCD & CGHG
Constable (WO/WT) — APRO 642 Assam Police Radio Organisation
Forest Guard 504 Forest Department
AFPF Constable (Forest) 405 Assam Forest Protection Force
Fireman 337 Fire & Emergency Services
Forester Grade-I 211 Forest Department
Game Watcher 74 Forest Department
Emergency Rescuer 41 Fire & Emergency Services
Bandman (Constable) 11 DGCD & CGHG
Boatman 10 Assam Police
Bugler 2 DGCD & CGHG
Sub-Officer 1 Fire & Emergency Services
Constable (UB) — APRO 1 Assam Police Radio Organisation

Important Dates

Application Start
22 January 2026
Last Date to Apply
22 February 2026
Age Cut-off Date
1 January 2026

SLPRB Exam Calendar 2026 — Full Schedule

Tentative exam dates published by State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam (SLPRB). All dates subject to change — verify on the official portal.

  • Source: slprbassam.in — exam date will be published on the official portal.
  • Hall ticket releases a few days before each examination stage.
  • Separate admit cards for PET, written test and other stages where applicable.
Department Exam Name Exam Date
SLPRB 2026 ★ Notification Release 17 January 2026 ✓
SLPRB 2026 ★ Online Application 22 Jan – 22 Feb 2026 ✓
SLPRB 2026 ★ Admit Card To be announced
SLPRB 2026 ★ PET / PST To be announced
SLPRB 2026 ★ Written Examination To be announced
SLPRB 2026 ★ Result To be announced

Preparation Tips Using the Exam Calendar

  • Assam GK is critical — Brahmaputra districts, Ahom history, Kaziranga/Manas, Bihu festivals and Assam current affairs.
  • Practise Class X maths — percentage, ratio, time-speed-distance and basic reasoning daily.
  • Start PET training early — 1600 m run and long jump standards are strict; medical fitness is mandatory.
  • Verify PST measurements — height 162.5 cm (male UR), chest 80 cm before applying.
  • Download official notification PDF from slprbassam.in for your specific post's syllabus and marking scheme.

Exam Pattern 2026

Assam Police written test is OMR-based. Most constable and fire posts carry a 50-mark written paper. Merit combines PET (40) + Written (50 or 100) + NCC (5) + Viva (5) + post-specific tests (10) = 100–150 total depending on post.

  • PET carries 40 marks — must qualify before written test
  • Written test: 50 marks for constable, fireman, forest guard group; 100 marks for Forester Grade-I
  • NCC certificate holders may get up to 5 bonus marks
  • Oral/Viva Voce: 5 marks for applicable posts
  • Bandman/Bugler: Trade Proficiency Test (10 marks); Boatman: Swimming & Boating (10 marks)
  • PST is qualifying — height and chest standards vary by category and post

Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)

Subject Questions Marks
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 1 40
Written Test — GK, Reasoning, Language 50 50
NCC Bonus (if applicable) 0 5
Oral / Viva Voce 1 5
Total (Constable / Fire group) 51 100

Subject-Wise Syllabus

Written Test — General Knowledge (High Weightage) (25 Marks)

  • Assam history — Ahom kingdom, British era, statehood, Bihu culture
  • Assam geography — Brahmaputra valley, Barak valley, national parks (Kaziranga, Manas)
  • Indian history, polity and Constitution basics
  • National and Assam current affairs (last 12 months)
  • Government schemes — state and central

Written Test — Elementary Mathematics & Reasoning (15 Marks)

  • Number system, percentage, ratio, average, profit & loss
  • Time & work, time & distance, simple interest
  • Logical reasoning — series, analogy, coding-decoding
  • Mental ability and data interpretation (basic)

Written Test — Language (English / Assamese / Bengali) (10 Marks)

  • Grammar, vocabulary and comprehension
  • Fill in the blanks, error spotting, sentence correction
  • Candidates may answer in Assamese, Bengali or English as per notification

PET — Physical Efficiency Test (40 Marks)

  • 1600 m run (male) / 800 m run (female) — time standards as per notification
  • Long jump and high jump events
  • Must qualify PET before appearing for written test
  • Medical fitness certificate required

Selection Process

  1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — 40 marks; qualifying fitness events
  2. Physical Standard Test (PST) — height, chest measurement (post-wise standards)
  3. Medical Examination — fitness as per SLPRB norms
  4. Written Test — 50 marks OMR (100 for Forester Grade-I)
  5. Walking Test — Forester, Forest Guard, Game Watcher (where applicable)
  6. Oral / Viva Voce — 5 marks
  7. Trade Proficiency Test — Bandman, Bugler (10 marks)
  8. Swimming & Boating Test — Boatman (10 marks)
  9. Document Verification & appointment

Assam Police Selection Process 2026

Selection stages vary by post. All candidates must clear PET and PST before the written test.

Detail Information
Stage I Physical Efficiency Test (PET) + Medical — 40 marks
Stage II Physical Standard Test (PST) — height, chest (qualifying)
Stage III Written Test — 50 marks (100 for Forester Grade-I)
Stage IV Walking Test — Forester, Forest Guard, Game Watcher
Stage V Oral / Viva Voce — 5 marks (post-wise)
Stage VI Trade Proficiency Test — Bandman, Bugler (10 marks)
Stage VII Swimming & Boating Test — Boatman (10 marks)
NCC Bonus Up to 5 marks where applicable

Assam Police Eligibility 2026

Detail Information
Constable (AB/UB) HSLC or equivalent · Age 18–25 years
Constable (Grade-III) HSLC + Home Guard or NCC 'A' Certificate (non-ex-servicemen) · Age 18–40
Forest Guard / Game Watcher HS (12th) or equivalent · Age 18–40
Forester Grade-I Bachelor's degree · Age 18–40
Fireman / Emergency Rescuer HS (Science) · Age 18–25
Bandman / Bugler HSLC + musical instrument proficiency · Age 18–40
Nationality Indian citizen; Assam domicile rules apply per notification

Physical Standards (PST / PET)

Qualifying standards — category-wise relaxations apply as per official notification.

Parameter Male Female
Height (Male — General/OBC/MOBC/SC) 162.5 cm 154 cm
Height (Male — ST-P/ST-H) 160 cm 152 cm
Chest (Male — General/OBC/MOBC/SC) Minimum 80 cm N/A
Chest (Male — ST-P/ST-H) Minimum 78 cm N/A
Height (Forester/Forest Guard — Male) 163 cm (153 cm ST-H) 150 cm (145 cm ST-H)
Chest (Forester/Forest Guard — Male) 79 cm + 5 cm expansion N/A

Application Fee

Category Fee
All Categories Nil (no application fee)

Previous Year Indicative Cut Off

Figures are indicative based on prior JCCE results. Actual cutoff varies.

Category Cutoff Marks Out of %
General / EWS 32 50 64.0%
OBC / MOBC 28 50 56.0%
SC 25 50 50.0%
ST (P/H) 22 50 44.0%

Exam Centres

Major cities / districts where JCCE is typically conducted.

GuwahatiDibrugarhSilcharJorhatTezpurNagaonBarpetaDhubriGoalparaAll 33 districts

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: HSLC / 12th / Graduation (post-wise)

Category Max Age Relaxation
General / EWS 40 years No relaxation
OBC (NCL) 43 years +3 years
SC / ST 45 years +5 years
PwD 50 years +10 years
Ex-Servicemen As per notification 3 yrs after discharge

Always read the official notification PDF: relaxation rules vary by examination. Age cut-off date: 1 January 2026.

Salary & Perks

Assam Police monthly salary varies by post grade. Figures below are basic pay as per notification — DA, HRA and allowances are additional.

Group Pay Level Pay Scale In-Hand (Approx.)
Constable (WO/WT) ₹6,200/month Varies by posting
Constable (UB/Grade-III) ₹5,600/month Varies by posting
Fireman / Emergency Rescuer ₹5,000/month Varies by posting
Boatman / Bugler ₹4,200–₹4,400/month Varies by posting

Previous Year Cut Off

Indicative written test cutoff (out of 50 marks) based on previous SLPRB constable cycles. Official cutoffs are published with the result on slprbassam.in.

WBCS Prelims Cut Off 2024

Category Cut Off
General / EWS 32
OBC / MOBC 28
SC 25
ST (P/H) 22
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Apply Kaise Karein

  1. Visit slprbassam.in and click the Assam Police Recruitment 2026 notification.
  2. Register with basic details and open the online application link for your post.
  3. Fill personal, educational, category and post preference details carefully.
  4. Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
  5. Review and submit — no application fee required.
  6. Download and save the confirmation page for admit card download.
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Aksar Puche Jaane Wale Sawaal (FAQ)

How many vacancies in Assam Police 2026? v

2,972 vacancies across constable, forest guard, forester, fireman, jail warder, boatman and allied posts per SLPRB notification dated 17 January 2026.

What is Assam Police application last date? v

Online applications closed on 22 February 2026. No application fee was required.

What is Assam Police exam date 2026? v

Not announced yet. SLPRB will publish the exam date and admit card link on slprbassam.in.

What is Assam Police selection process? v

PET (40 marks) → PST → Written (50/100 marks) → Viva (5) → post-specific tests. NCC bonus up to 5 marks.

What is Assam Police constable age limit? v

18–25 years for constable (AB/UB) and fire posts; 18–40 for forester, grade-III and bandman — as on 01.01.2026.

What is the age limit for Assam Police Recruitment 2026? v

For the General category the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 40 years. OBC candidates usually receive three additional years, SC/ST candidates five additional years, and PwD candidates ten additional years, subject to the official PDF. Age is reckoned from Thursday, 1 January 2026.

How do I apply for Assam Police Recruitment 2026? v

Visit the authorised website for State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam (SLPRB) (https://slprbassam.in), complete online registration, fill every mandatory field, and upload photograph and signature scans within the limits stated in the PDF. The closing date was Sunday, 22 February 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted. Verify eligibility with our Age Calculator before you pay any fee.

What is the last date to apply for Assam Police Recruitment 2026? v

The closing date was Sunday, 22 February 2026 — online applications are no longer accepted.

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