Key Takeaways:
- The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam is filling multiple driver and constable equivalent posts.
- Online applications run from December 16, 2025, to January 16, 2026.
- There is absolutely zero application fee.
- The pay scale sits at Rs. 14,000 to Rs. 70,000 under Pay Band No. 2.
Have you ever stared at a government job posting and felt like you needed a law degree just to understand the basic requirements? I get it. Bureaucratic jargon is a nightmare. But if you want a stable government job behind the wheel, you need to cut through the noise.
Let's talk about the Assam Police Driver Constable Recruitment. The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) in Assam dropped a massive opportunity. We are looking at a tentative total of vacancies spread across multiple departments. If you know how to drive, meet the physical standards, and can pass a basic written test, this is your shot.
Grab your coffee. We are tearing this notification apart so you know exactly what you are walking into.
Where Are the Jobs? (The Vacancy Breakdown)
You aren't just applying to one generic pool. The SLPRB is hiring for specific roles across Assam Police, APRO, Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES), and the Forest Department.
Here is exactly where the jobs are:
- Assam Police: 127 posts for Driver Constable.
- APRO: 14 Constable (Dispatch Rider) posts, 20 Constable (Messenger) posts, and 3 Constable (Handymen) posts.
- Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES): 90 Driver posts and 4 Driver Operator posts.
- Forest Department: 7 Driver Constable posts and 106 Driver posts.
Remember, these numbers are tentative. The government has the final say and can change them based on administrative reasons before the final clearance.
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The "Can I Apply?" Checklist (Eligibility)
Do not waste your time applying if you don't meet the baseline requirements. The SLPRB will throw out your application instantly.
First, you must be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Assam. You also need to be registered with a local Employment Exchange in Assam. Can you speak Assamese or another state language fluently? Good, because that is mandatory.
The Age Game
Age limits trip up a lot of candidates. Pay attention.
For most posts—including Driver Constable in Assam Police, the APRO constable roles, the F&ES roles, and Driver Constable in the Forest Department—you must be between 18 and 25 years old as of January 1, 2026. That means you were born between January 1, 2001, and January 1, 2008.
Applying for the Driver post in the Forest Department? You get a much wider window. The age limit here is 18 to 40 years old as of January 1, 2026. That covers birth dates from January 1, 1986, to January 1, 2008.
What if you are slightly older? Relaxations exist:
- SC, ST (P), and ST (H) candidates get a 5-year upper age relaxation.
- OBC/MOBC candidates get a 3-year relaxation.
- Trained Home Guards with 3+ years of service get an extra 3 years for APRO Constable posts.
- Ex-Servicemen get an additional 2 years for the Driver post in the Forest Department.
Your age is calculated strictly based on your Matriculation or HSLC Admit Card or Pass Certificate. Do not try submitting a horoscope or an affidavit; they will not accept it.
Education and Licensing
You need to have passed your HSLC or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
But education is only half the battle. You are applying to drive. You need the right license.
- For Assam Police, APRO, and Forest Department posts, you must hold a valid driving license for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV), Medium Motor Vehicles (MMV), or Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV).
- For the F&ES posts, a valid HMV license is strictly required.
The Gauntlet: Physical and Medical Standards
This isn't a desk job. You need to be physically fit.
You must be in good mental and bodily health, free from deformities, diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory issues. Color blindness or a squint eye will disqualify you. Your distance vision must be 6/6 in at least one eye and no poorer than 6/9 in the other without correction.
Minimum Height Requirements
They measure this rigorously. Stand up straight.
- General/OBC/MOBC/SC: Men need to be at least 162.5 cm, and women 154 cm.
- ST (P)/ST (H): Men need a minimum of 160 cm, and women 152 cm.
If you try to cheat the height measurement by hiding an object on your head or faking a head injury, they will ban you from the rest of the recruitment process.
Chest Measurements (Men Only)
For General, OBC, MOBC, SC, and ST (P) men, your normal chest must be a minimum of 80 cm, and you must be able to expand it by 5 cm. For ST (H) men, the baseline is 78 cm with a 5 cm expansion.
The Testing Phases: How You Actually Get Hired
The recruitment is broken down into four brutal phases. You have to survive the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Medical Exam, followed by the Physical Standard Test (PST). Pass those, and you hit the Driving Skill Test. Then comes the Written Test. Finally, the Oral or Viva Voce.
Before you even sweat, they will capture your biometrics. They verify this when you leave the test, and they can check it again at any stage to prevent impersonation.
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Phase 1: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
The PET is worth 40 marks total. It consists of a race and a long jump.
For the Men:
You face a 3200-meter race, tracked by RFID chips and CCTV. Finish it in 10 minutes (600 seconds) or less to bag the full 20 marks. Take longer than 14 minutes (840 seconds), and you score zero marks and are disqualified immediately.
The male long jump requires a minimum valid leap of 335 cm to avoid disqualification. Landing exactly 335 cm gets you 10 marks. To get the maximum 20 marks, you need to jump 500 cm.
For the Women:
The female race is 1600 meters. Cross the line in 5 minutes and 30 seconds (330 seconds) or less for a perfect 20 marks. Taking more than 8 minutes (480 seconds) means disqualification.
The female long jump demands a minimum of 244 cm just to stay in the game, which awards 10 marks. Hit 389 cm or more, and you lock in the full 20 marks.
Phase 2: The Driving Skill Test
Only the top performers from the PET advance to the driving test. They call candidates based on merit at a rate of 10 times the number of vacancies per category.
This test carries a maximum of 10 marks, and you must score at least 5 to pass. But it is highly technical. You are graded on 8 specific parameters.
- Starting a vehicle on a gradient (1 mark).
- Gear changing (1 mark).
- Road sense and vehicle control (2 marks).
- Use of brakes and reversing (1 mark).
- Following traffic signals (1 mark).
- Carrying out minor repairs (1.5 marks).
- Motor vehicle mechanism knowledge (1.5 marks).
- Preventive maintenance knowledge (1 mark).
Here is the kicker. Even if your total score hits the pass mark, failing to meet the minimum marks in 3 or more of those individual parameters means you fail the whole test.
Phase 3: The Written Test
Survive the driving test, and the candidate pool shrinks again. They only call 5 times the number of vacancies for the written exam.
You will sit down for a 100-question multiple-choice exam using an OMR sheet. The test totals 50 marks, meaning every correct answer nets you half a mark. The questions hover around a Class IX and X difficulty level, and there is absolutely no negative marking.
The subjects cover Elementary Arithmetic, General English, Logical reasoning, Assam's History and Geography, and General Knowledge. The test paper is available in Assamese, Bodo, Bengali, and English.
Phase 4: Oral / Viva Voce
The final hurdle. They call 2 times the number of vacancies for this stage based on your combined scores from the PET, driving test, and written test. The viva voce is worth a maximum of 5 marks.
Got an NCC certificate? That pays off now. An NCC 'C' Certificate adds 5 bonus marks to your final score. A 'B' Certificate gets you 3 marks, and an 'A' Certificate adds 2 marks.
How the Final Selection Works
Your entire future boils down to 110 total points.
- PET: 40 marks.
- Driving Test: 10 marks.
- Written Test: 50 marks.
- NCC: 5 marks.
- Viva Voce: 5 marks.
If two candidates tie on the final merit list, the older candidate wins the spot. If you share the same birthday and score, the taller candidate gets hired.
Once you are selected, you will sign an agreement committing to serve a minimum of 3 years after posting. Quit early, and you will have to refund the government for your training and travel expenses. You could be posted in any district or unit in Assam, regardless of where you applied from.
The Application Rulebook
Everything happens online via the SLPRB website. Applications opened on December 16, 2025, and close on January 16, 2026.
Do not try to game the system. You must register on the portal only once. If you generate multiple Application IDs using different phone numbers, they will cancel your candidacy completely.
You need to upload specific mandatory documents, including a recent passport-sized photo under 450 KB, a digital signature under 100 KB, your age proof, your HSLC mark sheet, your driving license, and your Employment Exchange Registration Card. Missing something? Your application is summarily rejected.
If anyone demands money or offers you a favor to secure this job, report them instantly. It is a criminal offense. You can email complaints directly to slprbassam@gmail.com.