Xarothi - Assam Competitive Exam Preparation 2026

Exam Overview

SLPRB (State Level Police Recruitment Board) Assam conducts recruitment for Assam Police, Forest Department, and allied forces. The 2026 notification announced 3,694+ vacancies across 13 posts.
Key Posts & Vacancies: Constable (Grade III): 733 | Constable WO/WT: 642 | Forest Guard: 504 | AFPF Constable: 405 | Fireman: 337 | Forester Grade-I: 211 | Others: 862
Forester Grade-I: Bachelor's Degree, age 18-40 yrs. Forest Guard: HS (Class XII), age 18-40 yrs. Constable: HSLC (Class X), age 18-25 yrs (Fireman/AFPF). Sub-Officer: HS Science (PCM), age 20-24 yrs.
Must be Indian citizen, permanent resident of Assam, fluent in Assamese or other official state language. Employment Exchange registration required.
Exam Mode: Offline, OMR-based MCQ. Forester: 100 marks with -0.5 negative marking. Other posts: 50 marks, no negative marking (+0.5 per correct answer).
Salary: Pay Band Rs. 14,000-70,000 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200-6,400 for most posts. Zero application fee for all candidates.

Exam Pattern

Sub-Inspector (SI) — Written Examination

Subject	Questions	Marks
Logical Reasoning, Aptitude & Comprehension	35	35
History & Culture of India and Assam	35	35
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	30	30
Total	100	100

Duration: 3 Hours | OMR-based MCQ | Negative Marking: -0.50 per wrong answer | PET: 40 marks (separate)

Forester Grade-I — Written Examination

Subject	Questions	Marks
Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability	25	25
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	25	25
History & Culture of Assam and India	25	25
General English & Arithmetic	25	25
Total	100	100

Duration: 2 Hours | OMR-based MCQ | Negative Marking: -0.50 per wrong answer | +1 per correct answer

Constable / Forest Guard / Fireman — Written Examination

Subject	Questions	Marks
Elementary Arithmetic	25	12.5
General English	25	12.5
Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability	25	12.5
General Knowledge (Assam & India)	25	12.5
Total	100	50

Duration: 2 Hours | OMR-based MCQ | No Negative Marking | +0.50 per correct answer

Selection Process

Sub-Inspector (SI)

Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — Height, Weight, Chest
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Race & Long Jump (40 marks)
Written Examination (100 marks, OMR-based)
Interview / Viva Voce
Document Verification & Medical Examination

Constable / Forester / Forest Guard / Fireman

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Race & Long Jump (40 marks, eliminatory)
Physical Standard Test / Medical (qualifying)
Written Examination (50 marks)
Viva Voce (5 marks)
Document Verification & Final Merit List

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Event	Male	Female
Race	3,200m in 14 minutes	1,600m in 8 minutes
Long Jump (minimum)	335 cm	244 cm

PET is eliminatory — failure to meet minimum standard in either event leads to immediate disqualification. PET carries 40 marks.

Syllabus

1. Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability
Analogies
Coding & Decoding
Number Series
Syllogism
Blood Relations
Seating Arrangement
Venn Diagrams
Statement & Conclusion
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Spatial Visualization
Decision Making
Problem Solving
2. History & Culture of Assam and India
Ancient & Medieval Indian History
Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle
History of Assam (Ahom Kingdom, British Era)
Art, Culture & Traditions of Assam
Rivers & Irrigation Projects of Assam
National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries
Famous Personalities of Assam
Assamese Literature & Language
Tribes & Communities of Assam
Festivals of Assam & India
3. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Indian Polity & Constitution
Indian Economy
Geography of India & Assam
General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Current National & International Affairs
Socio-Economic Developments
Awards & Honours
Sports & Championships
Important Dates & Events
Science & Technology
4. General English & Arithmetic
Reading Comprehension
Grammar & Sentence Correction
Vocabulary & Synonyms/Antonyms
Fill in the Blanks
Idioms & Phrases
Number System & Simplification
Percentages & Ratio
Profit & Loss
Time & Work
Average & Data Interpretation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SLPRB Assam and what posts are recruited?

SLPRB (State Level Police Recruitment Board) Assam conducts recruitment for Assam Police and allied forces. Key posts include Sub-Inspector (SI), Constable (UB/AB), Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard, AFPF Constable, Fireman, and more. In 2026, SLPRB announced 3,694+ vacancies across 13 posts along with 102 SI posts.

What is the eligibility for Assam Police SI and Constable?

Sub-Inspector (SI) requires a Bachelor's Degree with age 20-26 years. Constable requires HSLC (Class X) pass with age 18-25 years. Forester Grade-I requires a Bachelor's Degree with age 18-40 years. Forest Guard requires Class XII (HS) with age 18-40 years. Must be a permanent resident of Assam.

What is the exam pattern for Assam Police SI?

The SI written exam has 100 MCQs for 100 marks, duration 3 hours, OMR-based. Subjects: Logical Reasoning (35 marks), History & Culture of India/Assam (35 marks), General Knowledge (30 marks). Negative marking: -0.50 per wrong answer. Selection also includes PET (40 marks) and Interview.

What are the physical test requirements?

PET is eliminatory. Male: 3,200m race in 14 minutes, Long Jump minimum 335 cm. Female: 1,600m race in 8 minutes, Long Jump minimum 244 cm. Physical Standard Test checks height (male: 162.56 cm, female: 154.94 cm), weight, and chest measurement (male only).

What is the salary for Assam Police posts?

Sub-Inspector (SI): Pay Band Rs. 14,000-60,500 with Grade Pay Rs. 8,700 (in-hand approx. Rs. 41,000-50,000/month). Constable: Pay Band Rs. 14,000-70,000 with Grade Pay Rs. 5,600 (in-hand approx. Rs. 26,000-32,000/month). Forester/Forest Guard: Pay Band Rs. 14,000-70,000 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200-6,400.

SLPRB Assam — 2026