BTC Forest Department Recruitment 2026: The Central Selection Board (CSB) Under Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) has Released The Latest Notification For The Post of Forester-I and Forest Guard 157 Vacancies. Eligible Candidates from the BTC area can apply online at centralselectionboard.com from 23rd February 2026 to 15th March 2026 (midnight). All the Important Details Regarding BTC Forest Department Recruitment 2026 are Provided Below.
BTC Forest Department Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Official dates For the BTC Forest Department Recruitment 2026 Notification will be Released for the applications. The basic Overview Details are Given in the Table Below:-
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Forester-I & Forest Guard |
| Total Vacancies | 157 Posts |
| Organization | Central Selection Board (CSB), BTC |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Qualification | HS (10+2) / Bachelor’s Degree |
| Application Fee | ₹100 – ₹150 |
| Apply Start Date | 23 February 2026 |
| Last Date | 15 March 2026 |
This notification also includes 60 newly added villages from Biswanath and Sonitpur districts now included under BTC’s Udalguri District.
BTC Forest Department 2026 Notification Out
The BTC Forest Department 2026 Notification PDF has been released on the official website on 23rd February 2026 for the Recruitment of 157 Forester-I and Forest Guard Vacancies. Candidates can go through the Official Notification PDF by Clicking the Direct Link Shared Below.
BTC Forest Department Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Forester-I | 47 | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Forest Guard | 110 | HS (10+2) Passed |
| Total | 157 | — |
Pay Scale BTC Forest Department job
| Post | Pay Band | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Forester-I | ₹14,000 – ₹49,000 (PB-2) | ₹6,200 |
| Forest Guard | ₹14,000 – ₹49,000 (PB-2) | ₹5,600 |
BTC Forest Department Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| Starting Date of Online Apply | 23-02-2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Apply | 15-03-2026 |
BTC Forest Department Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit:
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 Years+
- Scheduled Trade (ST): 5 Years+
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 5 Years+
Educational Qualification:
Application Fee:
The category-wise Fee structure for the BTC Forester and Forest Guard Online Application is given below. Fee/Intimation Charges once paid will not be refunded on any account nor can they be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. The Application fee must be paid online itself. To know more Check the Complete guide for BTC Forester and Forest Guard Application.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/Other | Rs. 150/- |
| ST/SC | Rs. 100/- |
| - | - |
Payment Mode: Candidates can pay their Examination fees through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following option to make the online payment - Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
BTC Forester and Forest Guard 2026 Selection Process
- Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
- Written Examination
- Viva Voice
- Final Merit List
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Height Requirement
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 163 cm | 153 cm |
| ST(P) | 153 cm | 145 cm |
Chest (Male Only)
- Normal: 79 cm
- Expanded: 84 cm
Vision Requirement
- No squint eyes
- High colour vision
- Distant Vision: 6/6 in one eye and not worse than 6/9 in the other (without correction)
- Near Vision: Normal
1️⃣ Physical Test
Male: 26 km walk within 4 hours
Female: 16 km walk within 4 hours
Followed by Medical Examination
2️⃣ Written Examination
- Objective Type (MCQ)
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Marks: 100
- No Negative Marking
3️⃣ Viva-Voce
- Total Marks: 20
📚 Exam Syllabus
| Post | Subjects | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Forester-I | General English, GK (BTC & Assam Focus), Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic | Higher Secondary |
| Forest Guard | General English, GK (BTC & Assam Focus), Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic | HSLC |

