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Assam Police Recruitment 2026: Apply for 5,734 Vacancies (SI, Constable, & More)
Assam Police Recruitment 2026: Comprehensive Guide to 5,734 Vacancies
The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam has announced a major recruitment drive for 2026, offering a total of 5,734 posts across various state departments. This massive opening includes roles such as Sub Inspector, Constable, Fireman, Forest Guard, and Grade IV staff . Notably, the application deadline has been extended to February 22, 2026, providing more time for eligible candidates to apply .
Recruitment Overview
This recruitment drive spans multiple departments, including the Assam Police, Forest Department, and Prison Department . There is no application fee required for any candidate.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Agency | State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam |
| Total Posts | 5,734 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | February 22, 2026 |
Department-Wise Vacancy Details
The 5,734 vacancies are distributed as follows among various wings of the Assam government :
- Assam Police: 2,058 posts (including 1,052 Constable UB and 663 Constable AB) .
- Forest Department: 1,307 posts (including 504 Forest Guards and 405 AFPF Constables) .
- DGCD & CGHG: 811 posts (mainly 733 Constable Grade-III).
- APRO: 684 posts (including 642 Constable WO/WT).
- Fire & Emergency Services: 489 posts (including 337 Firemen) .
- Prison Department: 191 posts (including 138 Jail Warders).
- Assam Commando Battalions: 57 posts (including 47 SI AB) .
Vacancy Table
| Department | Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assam Police | Constable (UB) | 1052 |
| Assam Police | Constable (AB) | 663 |
| Assam Police | Driver Constable | 127 |
| Assam Police | Cook | 115 |
| Assam Police | Safai Karmachari | 96 |
| Assam Police | Sub Inspector (UB) | 48 |
| Assam Police | Barber | 34 |
| Assam Police | Water Carrier | 19 |
| Assam Police | Dhobi | 11 |
| Assam Police | Boatman | 10 |
| Assam Police | Cobbler | 2 |
| APRO | Constable (WO/WT) | 642 |
| APRO | Constable (Messenger) | 20 |
| APRO | Dispatch Rider | 14 |
| APRO | SI (Communication) | 4 |
| APRO | Constable (Handymen) | 3 |
| APRO | Constable (UB) | 1 |
| Fire & Emergency | Fireman | 337 |
| Fire & Emergency | Driver | 90 |
| Fire & Emergency | Emergency Rescuer | 41 |
| Fire & Emergency | Station Officer | 6 |
| Fire & Emergency | Safai Karmachari | 5 |
| Fire & Emergency | Squad Commander | 5 |
| Fire & Emergency | Driver Operator | 4 |
| Fire & Emergency | Sub-Officer | 1 |
| Forest Dept. | Forest Guard | 504 |
| Forest Dept. | AFPF Constable | 405 |
| Forest Dept. | Forester Grade-I | 211 |
| Forest Dept. | Driver | 106 |
| Forest Dept. | Game Watcher | 74 |
| Forest Dept. | Driver Constable | 7 |
| Commando Battalions | Sub Inspector (AB) | 47 |
| Commando Battalions | Water Carrier | 3 |
| Commando Battalions | Constable (AB) | 3 |
| Commando Battalions | Safai Karmachari | 3 |
| Commando Battalions | Barber | 2 |
| Commando Battalions | Plumber | 1 |
| DGCD & CGHG | Constable (Grade-III) | 733 |
| DGCD & CGHG | Cook | 27 |
| DGCD & CGHG | Barber | 12 |
| DGCD & CGHG | Water Carrier | 11 |
| DGCD & CGHG | Bandman | 11 |
| DGCD & CGHG | Cobbler | 11 |
| DGCD & CGHG | Dhobi | 8 |
| DGCD & CGHG | Safai Karmachari | 8 |
| DGCD & CGHG | Tailor | 2 |
| DGCD & CGHG | Dresser | 2 |
| DGCD & CGHG | Bugler | 2 |
| Prison Dept. | Jail Warder | 138 |
| Prison Dept. | Assistant Jailor | 39 |
| Prison Dept. | Pharmacist | 8 |
| Prison Dept. | Nurse | 2 |
| Prison Dept. | Craft Instructor | 1 |
| Prison Dept. | Craft Helper | 1 |
| Prison Dept. | Yoga Instructor | 1 |
| Prison Dept. | Yoga Instructress | 1 |
| Grand Total | 5734 | |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must be Indian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Assam . Additionally, proficiency in the Assamese language (or other state languages) and a valid Employment Exchange Registration in Assam are mandatory .
Age Limits (as of Jan 1, 2026)
Age requirements vary significantly based on the specific post :
- Constable (UB & AB): 18 to 25 years .
- Sub Inspector (UB): 20 to 26 years .
- Assistant Jailor / Forester Grade-I: 21 to 40 years .
- Grade IV / Safai Karmachari: 18 to 40 years .
Age Relaxations: Upper age limits are relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC/MOBC candidates .
Educational Qualifications
- Sub Inspector & Assistant Jailor: Graduation in Arts, Science, Commerce, or equivalent .
- Constable (UB) & Forest Guard: Class XII (H.S.) passed .
- Constable (AB) & Jail Warder: Class X (HSLC) passed.
- Fireman & Emergency Rescuer: H.S. Science passed .
- Grade IV / Safai Karmachari: Minimum Class VI to VIII passed .
Selection Process
The selection involves a multi-stage process to ensure physical and mental fitness :
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Height and chest measurements with preliminary medical checks (no marks) .
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Includes a 3200m race for males (14 mins) and 1600m for females (8 mins), plus long jump .
- Written Test: 100 multiple-choice questions (50 total marks) covering Arithmetic, English, Reasoning, and Assam-related topics . There is no negative marking .
- Oral/Viva-Voce: Conducted for shortlisted candidates based on merit .
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to complete your application on the official SLPRB portal :
- Visit the official SLPRB Recruitment Portal .
- Perform a "New Registration" to generate a fresh Application ID for the 2025–2026 season .
- Fill in personal and educational details and upload necessary documents .
- Required Documents: Photo (max 450 KB), Signature (max 100 KB), and certificates for age, caste, and education in PDF format (max 200 KB each) .
For assistance, candidates can contact the helpdesk at +91 9707336765 or email slprbassam2526@gmail.com during working hours .
| Apply Now | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Grade IV |
| Official Notification | Prison Department / DGCD & CGHG |
| Official Notification | Jail Warder |
| Official Notification | Forester / Forest Guard / Constable (APRO) / Fireman, etc. |
| Official Notification | Constable (AB / UB) |
| Official Notification | Sub Inspector (UB) |
| Official Notification | Sub Inspector (AB) |
| Official Notification | Driver / Driver Constable |
| Official Notification | Safai Karmachari |
Assam Police SI Result Date: 6 March, 2025
Assam Police Constable : 12 March 2025
Assam Police Driver: 4 March 2025
Assam Police Commando Bn. Constable: 27 March 2025Driving Test Admit Card
Admit card for Driving Test (Skill Test)
- I. 654 posts of Driver Constable in Assam Police in pursuance of Advertisement issued vide No. SLPRB/REC/DRIVER CONSTABLE/649/2023/60 dated 06-10-2023.
- II. 3 posts of Constable (Driver), 9 posts of Constable (Dispatch Rider), 2 posts of Constable (Handymen), 14 posts of Constable (Messenger) in APRO in pursuance of Advertisement issued vide No. SLPRB/REC/CONST. ETC./APRO & FES /612/2022/110 dated 07-02-2023 &
- III. 2 posts of Constable (Dispatch Rider), 2 posts of Constable (Messenger) in APRO in pursuance of Advertisement issued vide No. SLPRB/REC/CONSTABLE/APRO/ 664/2023/30 dated 06-10-2023.

