Assam Public Service Commission to recruit for 45 forest ranger posts

Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has invited application for recruitment to 45 Forest Rangers Posts in the Assam
Forest Service under Environment and Forest Department, Assam. The candidates eligible for the post can apply through prescribed format before August 8, 2014.

Vacancies: 45

• Forest Rangers
• Pay Scale:
• Pay Band 3 (PB-3), Rs 8,000 to Rs 35,000 and Grade Pay Rs 4,500.

Eligibility criteria:

• Candidates should possess Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Science or Engineering of any recognised university with at least one of the subjects from agriculture, botany, chemistry, computer applications, engineering, environmental science, forestry, geology, horticulture, mathematics, physics, statistics, veterinary science and zoology.
• Minimum age limit for the candidates should be 21 years and maximum 38 years as on January 1, 2014.

How to Apply:

• Candidates can download the application form from the official website of APSC. The filled-up application form along with original treasury receipt, two recent photograph and certificate of HSLC or equivalent examination should reach the commission's office, Jawaharnagar, Khanapara, Guwahati-22.

Selection Procedure:

• Candidates will have to appear for a written examination for two compulsory papers and two optional subject papers. Total marks allotted for the written examination is 400. Successful candidates then will be called for an interview before the final list of selected candidates is published.

Important Dates:

• Closing date for registration: August 8, 2014