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Cancellation Notice Direct Recruitment of Forest Guard

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Cancellation Notice Direct Recruitment of Forest Guard administered by LOWERSUBANSIRI Authority (Maharashtra).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: LOWERSUBANSIRI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-08-04 Posting Jurisdiction: Maharashtra

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Cancellation Notice Direct Recruitment of Forest Guard?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-08-04. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from LOWERSUBANSIRI Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain lowersubansiri.nic.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official recruitment portal of the Lower Subansiri District or APSSB to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal, contact, and demographic details.

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring accurate entry of educational qualifications, category status, and preferred exam centers.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, domicile proof, category certificate, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature conforming to specified dimensions.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt.

Submit the application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the physical test and written exam admit cards.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Cancellation Notice Direct Recruitment of Forest Guard is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Physical Standards and Efficiency Test (PST/PET)	Qualifying Only (No Marks)	Height and chest measurements, 25 km walk/run for males within 4 hours, 14 km walk/run for females within 4 hours, and high jump/long jump standards.
Stage 2: Written Competitive Examination	150 Marks, 3 Hours	General English (grammar, comprehension), General Knowledge (Arunachal Pradesh history, geography, current affairs), and Elementary Mathematics (arithmetic, algebra, mensuration).
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic, domicile, and category certificates; comprehensive medical fitness assessment including vision, hearing, and physical endurance checks.
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Stage 2 Marks	Compilation of final merit list based on written exam scores, subject to qualifying PST/PET and medical standards, followed by district-wise vacancy allocation.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Forest Guard cadre under the Lower Subansiri Authority is positioned at Level 2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry-level basic pay of Rs. 19,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 10,547) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated at the Class Z rate of 9% (Rs. 1,791), the compensation package is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is provided at Rs. 900 plus DA (totaling Rs. 1,377), resulting in an estimated Gross Monthly Salary of Rs. 33,615. After statutory deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) at 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 3,045) and nominal professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited Forest Guard stands at approximately Rs. 30,570. This structure ensures long-term financial stability and progression under future 8th CPC recommendations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh reservation policies, vertical reservations are strictly enforced. Scheduled Tribes (APST) receive a 5-year age relaxation, while Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) receive 5 and 3 years respectively. A 10% vertical quota is reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Due to the strenuous physical demands of the Forest Guard role, PwBD reservations are limited to specific sub-categories. Women candidates benefit from age relaxations and fee concessions as per state-specific directives to promote gender diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Cancellation Notice Direct Recruitm

Why was the Forest Guard recruitment cancelled by the Lower Subansiri Authority?

The recruitment was cancelled due to administrative reasons and restructuring of the cadre strength. A fresh notification with updated vacancies and guidelines will be issued shortly.

Will the application fees paid for the cancelled recruitment be refunded?

Yes, the authority will initiate a full refund of the application fee to the original payment source, or allow a fee waiver in the upcoming fresh recruitment cycle.

What is the probation period for a Forest Guard once selected under the new drive?

Selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, which includes specialized forestry training at a recognized state forest academy.

Is there any service bond required for the Forest Guard position?

Yes, candidates must execute a service bond agreeing to serve the department for a minimum of three years post-training, failing which they must refund training costs.

Will there be normalization of marks if the written exam is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, if the exam is conducted across multiple sessions, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by the board will be applied to ensure fair evaluation.

Where will the selected Forest Guards be primarily posted?

Selected candidates will be posted within the territorial forest divisions, wildlife sanctuaries, or reserve forests under the jurisdiction of the Lower Subansiri District.