Guwahati — On August 17, 2026, the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) officially released the list of candidates deemed eligible to sit for the upcoming Forest Ranger written examination. This recruitment drive, operating under the Environment & Forests Department of Assam, seeks to fill 50 available Forest Ranger positions within the Assam Forest Service.
The published document, corresponding to Advertisement No. 22/2025, details the individuals provisionally approved to participate in the written tests, which are scheduled to occur between August 30 and September 13, 2026.
Extensive Candidate List Published
The commission’s newly uploaded list comprises a total of 18,849 applicants. The document identifies each eligible candidate by providing their specific Application ID, full name, father’s name, assigned roll number, and the optional subjects they previously selected.
The initial notification for this recruitment, Advt. No. 22/2025, was originally issued on June 16, 2025. Following the application period, the publication of this list marks a significant progression toward the written assessment phase.
Key Dates for APSC Forest Ranger Recruitment
| Event | Date |
| Notification Advertisement Released | 16 June 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 June 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 20 July 2025 |
| Application Fee Payment Last Date | 22 July 2025 |
| List of Eligible Candidates Released | 17 August 2026 |
| e-Admission Certificate (Admit Card) Release | 24 August 2026 |
| Written Examination | 30 August 2026 to 13 September 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown and Next Steps
The recruitment targets exactly 50 Forest Ranger posts. While the current candidate list does not reiterate the category-wise distribution, the original notification specified 44 vacancies for the Unreserved (UR) category. Furthermore, 2 positions each are designated for SC, ST (Plains), and ST (Hills) categories, with zero vacancies allocated for OBC/MOBC.
How to Check Eligibility Status
Applicants seeking to confirm their inclusion on the eligible list should follow the official procedure:
- Visit the official APSC website at apsc.nic.in.
- Open the recruitment or “Latest Updates” section and locate the notice for Advt. No. 22/2025, Forest Ranger.
- Download the List of Candidates PDF.
- Search the document using your Application ID, roll number, or name to confirm your entry.
- Keep a copy of the confirmation for reference before the e-Admission Certificate is released.
The APSC has issued a formal reminder that it retains the authority to cancel a candidate’s participation at any stage, including post-examination. This action will be taken if an applicant is subsequently found to fall short of the eligibility criteria outlined in Advt. No. 22/2025. Since no separate postal communications will be distributed at this stage, applicants are instructed to monitor the official portal regularly.
