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If you applied for Assam Police Recruitment before the February 22, 2026 deadline and have heard nothing since, you are not alone — and nothing has gone wrong. The gap between application closing and the first stage of selection (PET/PST) can run to several months, based on the documented pattern from the 2025 cycle.
SLPRB Assam has not yet announced the physical test date or the assam police exam date for the current recruitment. This page breaks down the real 2025 cycle timeline (using official, confirmed dates), explains what SLPRB actually does during the silence, tells you what to watch for and when to expect it, and gives you the only genuinely useful thing you can do right now: prepare your physical fitness.
See our hub page for the full selection process overview and PET scoring page to understand how your physical performance directly converts to marks.
Current Status (2026 Cycle)
| Stage | Status |
|---|---|
| Application Window | ✅ Closed — February 22, 2026 |
| City Intimation / Centre Allotment | ⏳ Not yet released |
| PET/PST Date Announcement | ⏳ Not yet released |
| Admit Card Release | ⏳ Not yet released |
| PET/PST Examination | ⏳ Expected — check slprbassam.in for updates |
| Written Examination | ⏳ After PET/PST |
| Result | ⏳ Several months after written exam |
The 2025 Cycle — Real Timeline (This Is What Actually Happened)
The 2025 Constable (AB & UB) recruitment cycle gives the clearest available evidence of what a realistic Assam Police selection timeline looks like. Here is what was officially documented:
| Stage | Date | Gap from Previous Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Application closed | ~February 2025 | — |
| PET/PST conducted | September–November 2024 (for previous cycle) / 2025 cycle PET in early 2025 | Several months |
| PET/PST results declared | March 12, 2025 | Months after PET |
| Written exam admit card | April 1, 2025 (postponed once) | ~3 weeks after PET result |
| Written exam conducted | April 6, 2025 | ~5 days after admit card |
| Written exam result + cutoff | May 1, 2025 | ~25 days after written exam |
| Viva Voce admit card | May 5, 2025 | 4 days after written result |
| Viva Voce conducted | May 9, 2025 | 4 days after viva admit card |
| Final result | October 2025 (confirmed) | ~5 months after Viva |
Key takeaway from this real data: the total time from application close to final result was approximately 8–10 months. The written exam result came in 25 days; the final result took 5 more months. There was a postponement in the written exam admit card release. And the gap between application closing and PET being conducted was several months of apparent silence.
What SLPRB Is Actually Doing During the Silence
| What’s Happening | Why It Takes Time |
|---|---|
| Application scrutiny | Thousands of applications checked for eligibility — fake certificates, wrong details, and duplicate applications all require manual review |
| Centre allocation | PET requires physical venues across all 35 districts — logistics planning takes weeks |
| Coordination across departments | Multiple advertisements covering Forest, Police, Fire, Prison departments all require inter-departmental coordination |
| Scheduling conflicts resolution | Exam dates must avoid major state/national events, other govt exams, and holiday blocks |
| Corrigenda publication | SLPRB regularly issues corrections/clarifications to original notifications — all must be processed before scheduling |
What to Watch For — and When to Expect Assam Police Exam Date
| What to Check | Where | Likely Timing (based on 2025 pattern) |
|---|---|---|
| PET/PST date announcement | slprbassam.in notifications section | Expected several months after Feb 22, 2026 |
| Admit card for PET | apcap.in or advertisement-specific subdomain | 7–10 days before PET date |
| PET result + cutoff | slprbassam.in (PDF format) | Weeks to months after PET |
| Written exam admit card | Advertisement-specific admit subdomain | Within weeks of PET result |
| Written exam date | slprbassam.in | After PET result, with notice |
What to Do Right Now — The Only Productive Thing
There is exactly one thing that is worth doing during this waiting phase, and it directly determines your merit score:
| Priority | Action | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Highest | Daily running — 1.6km (female) or 3.2km (male) timed practice | PET race directly converts to marks — every second you shave off your time is actual merit points |
| 🔴 Highest | Long jump practice — measure your distance | Long jump also carries sliding-scale marks — see PET scoring page |
| 🔴 High (AB male only) | Chin-up training — builds to maximum reps | Chin-up carries up to 20 marks for Constable AB — a massive merit differentiator |
| 🟡 Medium | Begin written exam subject revision | Written exam comes after PET — 50 marks, Class 10 level (see syllabus page) |
| 🟢 Low (but do it now) | Prepare all original documents | Document verification happens at PST venue — missing originals = elimination that day |
| 🟢 Low (but do it now) | Check slprbassam.in weekly | SLPRB announces dates with 7–10 days’ notice — don’t miss the PET date |
The Postponement Pattern — It Has Happened Before
The 2025 written exam admit card was released on April 1 but the exam was postponed once before being held on April 6. This is not exceptional — SLPRB recruitment cycles have included postponements in previous years too. The practical advice: when a date is announced, don’t rearrange your life around it immediately. Book travel and accommodation only 48–72 hours before the event, once it’s confirmed as proceeding. And always check slprbassam.in the day before any scheduled stage, since postponements are announced there first.
Documents to Keep Ready for PST/PET Day
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| HSLC Marksheet + Certificate | Original + self-attested photocopies |
| Age Proof | HSLC certificate is primary age proof — must be original |
| Caste Certificate (if applicable) | Must be issued by competent authority in Assam; must be dated on or before application date (Jan 16/Feb 22, 2026 depending on your advertisement) |
| Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) | Original — mandatory proof of Assam domicile |
| Employment Exchange Card | Assam district Employment Exchange registration |
| NCC Certificate (if applicable) | Grade A, B, or C — to claim additional marks in merit |
| Admit Card (printed) | Printed copy from the advertisement-specific admit portal |
| Passport-size Photographs | Same as uploaded during application |
⚠️ Critical: If you cannot produce your original caste certificate at PST/PET, you will be treated as a General category candidate for cutoff purposes — even if you applied under a reserved category. This is confirmed in the official notification and has eliminated many otherwise-qualified candidates in previous cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. When will the Assam Police PET/PST date be announced for 2026?
SLPRB has not yet announced the PET/PST date for the 2026 recruitment cycle as of the latest confirmed update. Based on the 2025 pattern — where applications closed around February 2025 and PET was held several months later — the 2026 PET is expected in the second half of 2026. However, SLPRB has not officially confirmed any timeline. The only reliable way to know is to check slprbassam.in regularly — dates are typically announced with 7–10 days’ notice.
Q2. What happens between the application closing and the PET date?
SLPRB processes applications for eligibility, allocates venue centres across all 35 districts, coordinates with multiple departments (Police, Forest, Fire, Prison), and handles any corrigenda or corrections to the original notification. This process has historically taken several months. The silence during this period is normal — it does not mean your application was lost or rejected. You’ll hear from SLPRB through slprbassam.in when the PET schedule is officially released.
Q3. Was there a postponement in the 2025 Assam Police exam?
Yes. The 2025 Assam Police Constable written exam admit card was initially released on April 1, 2025 but there was a postponement before the exam was finally held on April 6, 2025. The final result, originally expected sooner, came in October 2025 — approximately 5 months after the viva voce. Postponements are a recurring feature in SLPRB Assam recruitment cycles; plan for them rather than assuming every announced date will hold.
Q4. I applied for both Constable and Forest Guard — will I get different admit cards?
Yes. Each SLPRB advertisement has its own admit card portal subdomain. Constable (Advertisement 1) and Forest Guard (Advertisement 2) are separate advertisements with separate admit card portals. You’ll need to download admits from different portals for each. Our admit card portal page maps each advertisement to its specific subdomain so you don’t miss the right one.
Q5. Can I still prepare for the written exam while waiting for the PET date?
Yes, and you should — but keep it secondary to physical preparation right now. The PET comes first, and its marks directly contribute to your merit. The written exam (50 marks, Class 10 level, no negative marking) follows the PET stage, so you’ll have time to revise once the PET is done. Start your physical training immediately; add written exam revision alongside it. See our written exam page for the complete subject-wise topic breakdown.
Q6. What is the total duration of the Assam Police selection process from application to final result?
Based on the 2025 cycle: the complete process from application closing to final result took approximately 8–10 months. This included several months of silence after application closed, PET/PST, PET results (months later), written exam (weeks after PET result), written result (25 days later), viva voce (4 days after written result), and final result (5 months after viva). This is a longer process than most recruitment cycles in Assam, partly because SLPRB coordinates across multiple departments simultaneously and conducts physical tests across all 35 districts.
Where to Go Next on This Hub
| Link | Type | Why Visit |
|---|---|---|
| PET Score — How to Calculate Yours | Marks & Cutoffs | Convert your run time and jump distance into actual marks |
| Admit Card — Which Portal Is Yours | Admit Card | Three portals explained for different advertisements |
| Written Exam — What to Actually Study | Syllabus | Start parallel preparation now |
| Previous Year Cutoff — Is My Score Safe | Cutoffs | Understand what PET + written score is competitive |
| Assam Police Recruitment Hub | Recruitment Details | Full overview |
| Official SLPRB Assam Website | Assam Official Portal | Bookmark and check weekly for PET date announcement |
| APCAP Portal | Download Link Portal | Where admit cards will appear — bookmark now |
This page is updated by AssamJobHive the moment SLPRB releases the PET/PST date, admit card, or any other stage update for Assam Police Recruitment 2026. Bookmark it and check back — when dates drop, they drop with very little notice.