Assam Public Service Commission invites application from Indian Citizens as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India for the under-mentioned posts under Assam Government in the scale of pay as indicated below and carrying usual allowances as admissible under Rules of the Govt. of Assam.
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| Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Recruitment notification (Advt No. 04/2026) 11 Assistant Geologist in the Directorate of Geology and Mining, Assam under Mines and Minerals Department | |||||||||
| Important Dates | Fees | ||||||||
| Starting Date for Online Application 16/06/2026 Closing Date for Online Application 15/07/2026 Last Date for Payment of Application Fee 17/07/2026 | General : Rs. 297.20 (Processing Fee: Rs. 47.20 + Application Fee: Rs. 250) OBC/MOBC : Rs. 197.20 (Processing Fee: Rs. 47.20 + Application Fee: Rs. 150) SC/ST/OBC/PwBD : Rs. 47.20 (Processing Fee only, Application Fee: NIL) | ||||||||
| Name of the Post | Total Vacancy | ||||||||
| Assistant Geologist in the Directorate of Geology and Mining, Assam under Mines and Minerals Department | 11 | ||||||||
| Age as on 01-01-2026 | |||||||||
| The candidates should not be less than 21 years of age and not more than 38 years of age as on 01-01-2026. The upper age limit is relaxable: (i) By 5 years for SC/ST candidates, i.e. upto 43 years. (ii) By 3 years for OBC/MOBC candidates i.e. upto 41 years as per Govt. Notification No. ABP.6/2016/9 dated Dispur the 25th April, 2018. (iii) Persons with benchmark disability (PwBD) 10 years irrespective of SC/ST/OBC and UR Category of candidates as per Govt. Memorandum No. ABP 144/95/121 dated Dispur the 28th October, 2015. | |||||||||
| Educational Qualification | Pay Scale | ||||||||
| Candidate must have at least Second Class (45%) in: M.Sc. in Geology, M.Sc. in Applied Geology, M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology, M.Tech in Applied Geology and Integrated M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology from any University or Institution recognized by the Government. | Pay scale + Grade Pay + Other allowances as admissible to the Assam State Government employees from time to time (per month). Pay scale: Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 1,10,000/- Grade Pay: Rs. 12,700/- Pay Band: Pay Band -4 | ||||||||
| Eligibility Criteria | |||||||||
| The candidate must be an Indian Citizen as defined in Article 5 to 8 of the Constitution of lndia and must be a permanent resident of Assam. As a domicile proof of the candidate, he/she must upload a copy of the valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purpose/Employment Exchange Registration Certificate will be treated as proof of residency. | |||||||||
| How to Apply | |||||||||
| 1. Applicants are required to apply online through the APSC Recruitment website https://apscrecruitment.in. No other means/mode of application will be accepted. 2. Applicants who have not yet registered in the APSC Online Recruitment Portal must first visit the APSC recruitment website https://apscrecruitment.in, click on the ‘Register Here’ link, and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing the required basic details. 3. Applicants are advised to register with a valid and active e-mail address and mobile number. 4. After registration, applicants should log in using their registered e-mail/mobile number and password. 5. After login, applicants need to provide the required registration details as asked in the form. 6. Applicants must carefully read the eligibility criteria and other relevant details before applying. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*). 7. Applicants must upload the required documents/certificates (e.g. Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, caste/category etc.) in PDF format, ensuring that: a) File size does not exceed 4 MB, b) The file is legible in print, c) Scanning is done at 200 dpi in greyscale (recommended). 8. Applicants must upload their recent Photograph (size: 50 KB – 200 KB, not older than 3 months) and Signature (size: 50 KB – 200 KB). 9. Uploaded documents will be verified at later stages of the recruitment process. 10. Applicants should fill all details carefully and tick the declaration checkbox to enable the Preview option before final submission. 11. No editing of the application will be allowed after final submission. Applicants must therefore ensure all details and uploads are correct. 12. Before submission, applicants should check uploaded documents (educational qualification, age proof, caste certificate, etc.) using the Preview option to confirm that the documents are clear and legible. 13. After previewing, applicants may either click ‘Proceed to Pay’ to continue or ‘Cancel’ to make necessary corrections. 14. On completion of the form, applicants must pay the prescribed fee/charges, as applicable. 15. Fee once paid will not be refunded. 16. In case of payment failure/pending, applicants should click ‘Check Status’ to verify payment with the bank/GRAS. In instances of double debit i.e. amount debited more than once for the same transaction, bank will automatically refund the fee within 5-7 working days. 17. Upon successful submission, an auto-generated confirmation e-mail/SMS will be sent to the registered e-mail ID/Mobile No. 18. Applications will not be considered valid unless the fee payment is completed. 19. Applicants may also fill their form through Common Service Centres (CSCs). Those without debit card/Internet banking facilities may visit the nearest CSC. 20. After final submission, applicants must take a print-out of the submitted Online Application Form and retain the hard copy for future reference. 21. Applicants are advised to submit their Online Application well in advance, without waiting for the closing date. 22. For Payment related queries, contact GRAS Helpdesk at 1800-102-1686 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on all working days). For bank-related issues, applicants should contact their respective banks. 23. For any other issues related to the Online Application Form, contact: a) E-mail: cceapsc@gmail.com b) Helpline No.: 1800-572-23-43 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on all working days). | |||||||||
| Important Link | |||||||||
| Apply Online (Available only on 16-06-2026) | Click Here | ||||||||
| Download Detailed Notification | Click Here | ||||||||
| APSC Official Website | Click Here | ||||||||
