Assam Police Recruitment 2026
State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam has released five (5) employment notifications for the recruitment of 5734 posts of Sub Inspector (AB), Sub Inspector (UB), Assistant Jailor, Constable (UB), Constable (AB), Safai Karmachari, Driver Constable, Driver, etc in the Assam Police, Assam Commando Battalions, F & ES, DGCD & CGHG, Forest Department and Prison Department. Interested and eligible candidates may read this advertisement and apply online here for this recruitment .
Assam Police Recruitment Details
Name of Posts: Constable (Armed Branch and Unarmed Branch), Sub Inspector (Unarmed Branch and Armed Branch), Driver Constable, Sub Inspector of Police (Communication), Station Officer, Squad Commander, Assistant Jailor, Safai Karmachari, Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard, AFPF Constable, Constable (WO/WT), Fireman, Constable (Grade-III), etc
No of posts: 5734 Posts
Name of department: Assam Police, Assam Police Radio Organization (APRO), Fire & Emergency Services, Forest Department, Prison Department, and Assam Commando Battalions
Name of recruiting agency: State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam
Helpdesk of Assam Police Recruitment
State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam has released a helpline for the aspirants of Assam Police. Candidates may call/ email following helplines for any queries.
Phone: +91 9707336765
Email: [email protected]
Timing: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all working days
Assam Police Vacancy Details
| Department | Name of post | No. of posts |
|---|---|---|
| DGCD & CGHG | Constable (Grade-III) | 733 |
| Cook | 27 | |
| Barber | 12 | |
| Water Carrier | 11 | |
| Bandman (Constable) | 11 | |
| Cobbler | 11 | |
| Dhobi | 8 | |
| Safai Karmachari | 8 | |
| Tailor | 2 | |
| Dresser | 2 | |
| Bugler | 2 | |
| Prison Department | Jail Warder | 138 |
| Assistant Jailor | 39 | |
| Pharmacist | 8 | |
| Nurse | 2 | |
| Craft Instructor | 1 | |
| Craft Helper | 1 | |
| Yoga Instructor | 1 | |
| Yoga Instructress | 1 | |
| Assam Police | Constable (UB) | 1052 |
| Constable (AB) | 663 | |
| Driver Constable | 127 | |
| Cook | 115 | |
| Safai Karmachari | 96 | |
| Sub Inspector (UB) | 48 | |
| Barber | 34 | |
| Water Carrier | 19 | |
| Dhobi | 11 | |
| Boatman | 10 | |
| Cobbler | 2 | |
| APRO | Constable (WO/WT) | 642 |
| Constable (Messenger) | 20 | |
| Constable (Dispatch Rider) | 14 | |
| Sub Inspector of Police (Communication) | 4 | |
| Constable (Handymen) | 3 | |
| Constable (UB) | 1 | |
| Fire & Emergency Services | Fireman | 337 |
| Driver | 90 | |
| Emergency Rescuer | 41 | |
| Station Officer | 6 | |
| Safai Karmachari | 5 | |
| Squad Commander | 5 | |
| Driver Operator | 4 | |
| Sub-Officer | 1 | |
| Forest Department | Forest Guard | 504 |
| AFPF Constable | 405 | |
| Forester Grade-I | 211 | |
| Driver | 106 | |
| Game Watcher | 74 | |
| Driver Constable | 7 | |
| Assam Commando Battalions | Sub Inspector (AB) | 47 |
| Water Carrier | 3 | |
| Constable (AB) | 3 | |
| Safai Karmachari | 3 | |
| Barber | 2 | |
| Plumber | 1 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 5734 | |
Eligibility Criteria of Assam Police Recruitment
Nationality: Applicant must be a Citizen of India and Permanent Resident of Assam. Selected Applicants will have to submit Proof of Residence after publication of the Final Select List. However, Applicants belonging to SC, ST, OBC/MOBC are exempted from submitting such Certificates.
Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must speak Assamese or any other State language fluently.
Employment Exchange Registration: Candidates must register his/ her name with a local Employment Exchange in Assam.
Age Limit of Assam Police Recruitment
Age Limit: Post wise age limit as on 1st January is as mentioned below.
Constable (UB & AB): The age of the Applicant must be between 18-25 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 2001 and not later than 1 January 2008).
Driver Constable, Constable (Dispatch Rider/Messenger/Handymen) in APRO, Driver and Driver Operator in F&ES, and Driver Constable in Forest Department: The age of the Applicant must be 18-25 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 2001 and not later than 1 January 2008).
Driver in Forest Department: The age of the Applicant must be 18-40 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 1986 and not later than 1 January 2008).
Sub Inspector (UB) and Sub Inspector of Police (Communication): The age of the Applicant must be 20-26 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 2000 and not later than 1 January 2006).
Station Officer and Squad Commander: Age must be 20-24 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 2002 and not later than 1 January 2006).
Assistant Jailor: The age of the Applicant must be 21-40 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 1986 and not later than 1 January 2005).
Sub Inspector (AB) in Commando Battalions: The age of the Applicant must be 20-24 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 2002 and not later than 1 January 2006).
Constable (AB) in Commando Battalions: The age of the Applicant must be 18-21 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 2005 and not later than 1 January 2008).
Safai Karmachari: The age of the Applicant must be 18-40 years as on 1 January 2026 (born not before 1 January 1986 and not later than 1 January 2008).
Jail Warder: The age of the Applicant must be 18-40 years as on 01-01-2026 (i.e., Applicants born not before 01-01-1986 and not later than 01-01-2008).
Sub-Officer: The age of the Applicant must be 20-24 years as on 01-01-2026 (i.e., Applicants born not before 01-01-2002 and not later than 01-01-2006).
Constable (Grade-III), Bandman (Constable), Bugler, Forester Grade-I, Game Watcher & Forest Guard: The age of the Applicant must be 18-40 years as on 01-01-2026 (i.e., Applicants born not before 01-01-1986 and not later than 01-01-2008).
AFPF Constable, Constable (WO/WT), Constable (UB), Fireman & Emergency Rescuer & Boatman: The age of the Applicant must be 18-25 years as on 01-01-2026 (i.e., Applicants born not before 01-01-2001 and not later than 01-01-2008).
Grade IV in Assam Commando Battalions: The age of the Applicant must be 18-25 years as on 01-01-2026 (i.e., Applicants born not before 01-01-2001 and not later than 01-01-2008).
Grade IV in Assam Police, F & ES and DGCD & CGHG: The age of the Applicant must be 18-40 years as on 01-01-2026 (i.e., Applicants born not before 01-01-1986 and not later than 01-01-2008)
Note: The age of the Applicants will be calculated on the basis of the Matriculation/HSLC Admit Card/HSLC Passed Certificate issued by a recognized Board/Council. No other document shall be accepted in lieu thereof for this purpose.
Age Relaxation: Category-wise upper age limit relaxations are as mentioned below.
Category Age Relaxation in Years
OBC/MOBC: 3 Years
SC: 5 Years
STP: 5 Years
STH: 5 Years
Govt. of Assam has enhanced the upper age limit for entry into State Government Service from 25 (twenty five) years to 26 (twenty six) years for Recruitment to the post of Constable (AB & UB) under the Unreserved Category for this recruitment cycle.
Educational Qualification of Assam Police Recruitment
Constable (UB): Candidates must be H.S. or Class XII passed from Govt. recognized Board or Council.
Constable (AB): Candidates must be H.S.L.C or Class-X passed from Govt. recognized Board or Council.
Sub Inspector (UB) & Assistant Jailor: Applicant must be a graduate in Arts/Science/ Commerce or equivalent stream from a recognized College/Institution affiliated to a recognized University.
Station Officer & Squad Commander: B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics from a recognized College/Institution affiliated to a recognized University.
Sub Inspector of Police Communication:
B.Sc. (Electronics Science/ IT/ Computer Science) (10+2+3 duration)
or
3-year Diploma from State Polytechnic in Electronics and Tele Communication, or Electronics or Information Technology, or Instrumentation or Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent with 2 years work experience in the field of Electronics, Telecom, IT or allied environment.
or
3-year Diploma from State Polytechnic in Electronics and Tele Communication, or Electronics or Information Technology, or Instrumentation or Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent and 2 years additional course/courses in Telecommunication /IT /Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or equivalent.
or
Master of Computer Application (MCA)
or
B.E./ B. Tec. in E & TC or Computer or Instrumentation or IT or equivalent qualification in same discipline.
Sub Inspector (AB): The Applicant must be a graduate in Arts /Science/Commerce or equivalent stream from a recognized College/Institution affiliated to a recognized University.
Driver Constable, Constable (Dispatch Rider/ Messenger/ Handymen), Driver, Driver Operator, Driver Constable: HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council.
For the post of Driver Constable in Assam Police, Constable (Dispatch Rider), Constable
(Messenger) & Constable (Handymen) in APRO and Driver and Driver Constable in Forest Department, Applicant must possess valid driving license for LMV or MMV or HMV.
For the post of Driver and Driver Operator in F & ES, Applicant must possess valid driving license for HMV.
Safai Karmachari:
Minimum Class VI passed from a recognized School or Institution and maximum qualification will be HSSLC or Class XII passed from recognized Board or Council.
Other Certificate required :
Training Certificate issued by Sector Skill Council (SSC) will carry 5 marks.
or
Minimum 01 (one) year work Experience Certificate from registered NGO/Municipality Board/Govt. Departments will carry 5 marks. Registered NGOs registration Number must be reflected in the Certificate.
Jail Warder: HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council.
Forester Grade-I: Bachelor Degree in any discipline from recognized University or equivalent.
Forest Guard, Game Watcher & Constable (UB) in APRO: H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council.
AFPF Constable, Constable (Grade-III), Bandman (Constable) & Bugler: HSLC or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council.
Sub Officer & Constable (WO/WT): H.S. (Science) passed with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized Board or Council. The Candidates must have obtained pass marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) in H.S. (Science) examination to apply for these posts.
Fireman & Emergency Rescuer: H.S. (Science) passed from a recognized Board or Council.
Boatman:
a) Passed HSLC or equivalent examination under any Govt. recognized board.
b) Proficiency in swimming.
Pharmacist:
(i) Diploma in Pharmacy from a Govt. Medical College
(ii) Registration under Assam Pharmacy Council.
Nurse: Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) from a Govt. Medical College.
Multitasking & Maintenance Staff- I (Technical)/ Grade IV:
Minimum Class VIII passed from a recognized School or Institution and maximum qualification will be HSSLC or Class XII passed from recognized Board or Council.
and
Minimum one year Certificate course from a recognized Industrial Training Institution/ Vocational Institute.
Multitasking & Maintenance Staff- II (Non- Technical):
Minimum Class VIII passed from a recognized School or Institution and maximum qualification will be HSSLC or Class XII passed from recognized Board or Council.
and
Training Certificate issued by Sector Skill Council (SSC) . or Minimum 01 (one) year working experience Certificate from a such recognized/registered Institution .
Note: Applicants having educational qualification of Higher Secondary and above may apply for both Armed Branch & Unarmed Branch. In such cases, Applicant has to clearly mention his/her preferences for the posts.
Physical Standard for Assam Police Recruitment
Candidates must maintain minimum following physical standard to be eligible for Assam Police Recruitment. Following is the minimum physical standard for Constable (AB) and Constable (UB)posts under Assam Police. For other posts, pl visit official notifications carefully.
1. Height
| Category | Male | Female |
| General/OBC/MOBC | 162.5 cm | 154 cm |
| SC | 162.5 cm | 154 cm |
| ST (P)/ ST (H) | 160.0 cm | 152.0 cm |
2. Chest (Only for men)
| Category | Normal | Expanded |
| General/OBC/MOBC | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| SC/ST (P) | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| ST (H) | 78 cm | 83 cm |
Medical Standards
General Health: Applicant must be in good mental and bodily health. They must be free from any physical deformities and free from diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, hernia, piles, respiratory diseases, knock-knee, flat foot or any other physical deformity that is likely to interfere with the efficient performance of duties. Applicants should not be colour blind or be squint eyed.
Eye Sight: The distance vision should be 6/6 for at least one eye and not poorer than 6/9 for the other without correction. Near vision should be normal.
Varicose Vein: Varicose vein shall be considered as temporary disqualification.
Application Fee: No application fee is to be paid by candidates.
How to Apply for Assam Police Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy by visiting official SLPRB Recruitment Portal https://slprbassam.in.
Documents to Upload in Assam Police Online Application Portal:
Candidates need to upload following documents in Assam Police Online Application Portal during the submission of online application form .
| Documents | Doc. Format | Max. File Size |
| Passport Size Photograph | JPG/PNG | 450 KB |
| Signature | JPG/PNG | 100 KB |
| Age Proof | PDF | 200 KB |
| Caste Certificate | 200 KB | |
| Employment Exchange Registration Card | 200 KB | |
| Mark Sheet of HSLC/ Other exam | 200 KB | |
| Pass Certificate of HSLC/ Other exam | 200 KB |
Important Dates of Assam Police Vacancy 2026
Starting Date of online application submission: 16th December 2025
Last Date of online application submission: 22nd February 2026.
Application Edit (Candidates who already applied): 17 to 21 January 2026
Second Phase:
Starting Date of online application submission: 22nd January 2026
Last Date of online application submission: 8th February 2026
Important Web-Links of Assam Police Vacancy
| Online Apply | Apply Here |
| Advertisement | Forester, Forest Guard |
| Advertisement | Jail Warder |
| Advertisement | Grade-IV |
| Advertisement | Pharmacist, Dresser |
| Advertisement | Constable (AB/ UB) |
| Advertisement | Sub Inspector (UB) |
| Advertisement | Sub Inspector (AB) |
| Advertisement | Driver/ Driver Constable |
| Advertisement | Safai Karmachari |
| Website | slprbassam.in |
