BTC Forest Recruitment 2026 Out, Apply Online for 157 Forest Guard & Forester Vacancies

Central Selection Board (CSB) of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Kokrajhar (Assam) has invited online applications from interested and eligible candidates for the recruitment of Forester-I and Forest Guard (Gr.III) posts. A total of 110 vacancies have been announced for Forest Guard and 47 vacancies for Forester posts under the Forest Department.

Candidates who are residents of the Bodoland Territorial Council area, Assam, from Biswanath and Sonitpur District to Udalguri District under BTC area and holding other required eligibility can apply online for BTC Forest Recruitment 2026 through the official website www.centralselectionboard.com. As per the scheduled online application link will remain active till 15th March 2026. 

CSB BTC Forest Guard & Forester Notification 2026 Out

The CSB BTC Forest Guard & Forester Notification 2026 PDF under Advt. No. CSB/BTC/09/2026/21 has been released at the official website www.centralselectionboard.com. Candidates willing to apply for CSB BTC Forest Guard & Forester Vacancy 2026 must go through the official notification pdf by clicking the shared link below.

CSB BTC Forest Guard & Forester Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download

BTC Forest Recruitment 2026- Overview

Central Selection Board, Bodoland Territorial Council (CSB BTC), Assam, is held responsible for recruiting eligible candidates for Forest Guard & Forester posts for BTC Forest Department. The selection process will include physical tests and medical tests, followed by a written exam and interview.

BTC Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The application forms for BTC Forest Guard and Forester Vacancy 2026 are ongoing at the official website www.centralselectionboard.com, and the last date to apply online is 15th March 2026. Make sure to fill application before the last date to avoid last-minute technical glitches.

BTC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates’ eligibility for Forest Guard and Forester posts will be determined in terms of educational qualification and age limit. Only those candidates who fulfill the BTC Forest Eligibility Criteria will be eligible to apply online for BTC Forest Department Recruitment 2026.

Educational Qualification

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

• Minimum Age – 18 years
• Maximum Age – 40 years
• Applicable for OBC/MOBC (3 years) and SC/ST (5 years) as per norms.

Physical Standard for Forester and Forest Posts

Candidates can check the physical standards required to apply for the BTC Forester and Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 given below.

BTC Forest Guard & Forester Online Form 2026

The online form-filling process for BTC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 has started at the official website www.centralselectionboard.com. Candidates holding the required eligibility criteria and falling in the required age group can apply for these posts by clicking the link shared below.

Click to Apply for CSB BTC Recruitment 2026 (Link Active)

How to Apply for BTC Forest Department Recruitment 2026?

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online only via the official CSB BTC portal (the Central Selection Board website). Applications will not be accepted offline or via email.

Follow the steps to apply online for BTC Forest Guard & Forester Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the official CSB BTC Kokrajhar recruitment portal.
2. Register with basic details (name, DOB, email, mobile).
3. Fill out the application form with academic and personal details.
4. Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
5. Pay the applicable fee (if required).
6. Submit and download the acknowledgement/confirmation.

BTC Forest Guard Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

While submitting the online application form, the candidates have to pay the required application fee to complete the BTC Forester and Forest Guard Application Forms. The fee can be paid through online mode(UPI, Credit/Debit Card or Net banking) only.

CSB BTC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Candidates must qualify in all stages of the recruitment process to be considered for final appointment. The selection of candidates will be done through a multi-stage recruitment process, generally involving:

1. Physical Efficiency & Physical Standard Tests
2. Medical Examination
3. Written Examination
4. Viva-Voce / Interview

BTC Forest Physical Efficiency Test 2026

BTC Forest Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Forester-I and Forest Guard posts consists of a running test, which is qualifying in nature. Candidates must complete the prescribed distance within the specified time limit to qualify for the next stage.

BTC Forest Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

Check highlights of BTC Forest Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern for Forester-I and Forest Guard posts are as follows:

BTC Recruitment 2026 Syllabus

Candidates planning to appear for the BTC Forest Recruitment 2026 Examination must be aware of the syllabus to know the topics asked in the exam.

BTC Forest Guard & Forester Salary 2026

The posts also include additional benefits like DA, HRA, medical and pension benefits as per government regulations (performance-based and applicable yearly). Selected candidates will be placed under a pay scale of approximately Rs. 14,000 – Rs. 49,000 per month (Level as per BTC pay structure) with applicable allowances.