The Central Selection Board (CSB) of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Kokrajhar, has released the admit card for the Forester-I and Forest Guard (Grade III) written examination 2026 on 16 October 2026. Candidates who qualified the physical tests can now download their call letters from the official website centralselectionboard.com using their registered mobile number and email ID. The written examination for 157 posts will be held on 1 November 2026 at various schools and colleges across the five BTC districts. Candidates must check their admit card for the exact exam centre, reporting time and instructions. Read the notification for the examination scheme and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Recruitment advertisement (CSB/BTC/09/2026/21) | 20 February 2026 |
| Written exam notice (CSB/BTC/09/2026/31) | 13 October 2026 |
| Admit card released | 16 October 2026 |
| Written examination | 1 November 2026 |
| Exam centre / reporting time | Printed on the candidate’s admit card |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Forester-I | 47 | Forest Department, BTC |
| Forest Guard (Grade III) | 110 | Forest Department, BTC |
| Total | 157 |
This recruitment is conducted by the Central Selection Board, Bodoland Territorial Council, for the Forest Department against Advertisement No. CSB/BTC/09/2026/21. Only permanent residents of the BTC area with Employment Exchange registration were eligible to apply.
Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Written examination (offline) |
| Question type | Objective Multiple Choice Questions |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Negative marking | None |
The selection process consists of the Physical Test (already conducted in July 2026), the Written Examination on 1 November 2026, and the Viva-Voce for candidates who qualify the written stage.
Documents Required
- Printed copy of the BTC Forester-I / Forest Guard admit card 2026.
- A valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or PAN Card).
- Any other document mentioned on the admit card.
- Reach the examination centre at the reporting time printed on the admit card. No call letter obtained through any mode other than the official website will be accepted.
How to Download
- Visit the official website of the Central Selection Board, centralselectionboard.com.
- Click on the BTC Forester-I / Forest Guard Admit Card 2026 link.
- Enter your registered mobile number and email ID and click the Search button.
- Check that the admit card opens with your name, photograph and exam details.
- Verify the exam date, centre address and reporting time.
- Download the call letter and take a clear printout for the exam day.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before appearing for the examination.
FAQs
Q1. Is the BTC Forester and Forest Guard admit card 2026 out?
Yes. The admit cum call letter for the Forester-I and Forest Guard written examination was released on 16 October 2026 on centralselectionboard.com.
Q2. What is the BTC Forester and Forest Guard exam date 2026?
The written examination will be held on 1 November 2026 at schools and colleges across the five districts of the BTC area.
Q3. How many posts are there in the BTC Forester and Forest Guard recruitment 2026?
A total of 157 posts – 47 Forester-I and 110 Forest Guard (Grade III).
Q4. What details do I need to download the admit card?
Your registered mobile number and email ID.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the BTC written exam?
No. The 100-mark objective written exam has no negative marking.
Q6. What is the selection process?
Physical Test, followed by the Written Examination and then the Viva-Voce.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Exam Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Sources: Central Selection Board, Bodoland Territorial Council
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We wish all candidates the very best for the examination.