The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of APSC Junior Development Officers (JDOs) in the Planning Services under the Transformation & Development Department of the Government of Assam. With a total of 9 vacancies, this is an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to contribute to the state’s development while enjoying competitive pay and benefits. Moreover, at Work in Assam, we bring you the latest updates on Assam government jobs to help you stay ahead. Therefore, don’t miss out — check the details below and apply online today!
Last Date: 24th April 2025
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Junior Development Officer (JDO)
- Department: Planning Services, under Transformation & Development Department, Government of Assam
- Number of Posts: 9 (Nine)
Reservation of Posts
The distribution of vacancies, along with reservation details, is as follows:
| Category | No. of Posts | Reserved for Women (RFW) |
|---|---|---|
| Open Category | 3 | 1 |
| OBC/MOBC | 3 | 1 |
| SC | 1 | Nil |
| STP | 1 | Nil |
| STH | 1 | Nil |
| Total | 9 | 2 |
- Posts Reserved for PwBD: NIL
- Posts Reserved for Ex-Servicemen: NIL
Note: Reservation is provided as per the draft advertisement received from the Government. Ex-Servicemen must upload their Ex-Servicemen Identity Card and Discharge Book at the time of applying.
Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹22,000 to ₹97,000 (Pay Band-3)
- Grade Pay: ₹9,400
- Other Allowances: As admissible to Assam State Government employees.
Eligibility Criteria
(a) Nationality and Domicile:
Applicants must be Indian citizens and permanent residents of Assam. As proof of residency, candidates must upload either:
- A valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) for educational purposes, or
- Employment Exchange Registration Certificate.
(b) Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Science, or Commerce from any recognized university, with any one of the following subjects:
- Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Agricultural Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Anthropology, Social Work, Business Administration, Business Management, Geography, or Commerce.
Preference will be given to Honours graduates.
(Upload all semester/year-wise marksheets and final pass certificate.)
(c) Age Limit:
Candidates should be between 21 to 38 years as on 01-01-2025. Age relaxations are applicable as follows:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years (up to 43 years)
- OBC/MOBC candidates: 3 years (up to 41 years)
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to 50 years for UR (relaxable further by 3 years for OBC/MOBC and 5 years for SC/ST)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years irrespective of category
- Employees serving in the T&D Department for a minimum of 5 years: Maximum 40 years
Important: Age will be verified using the Class X/Class XII Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet. No other document will be accepted.
Notes
- PwBD Candidates
- Even though no posts are reserved for PwBD, candidates with a minimum 40% benchmark disability can apply and will compete based on general merit. Valid disability certificates must be uploaded.
- Government Employees
- Candidates already working under the Government of Assam must:
- Upload a service certificate from the competent authority.
- Additionally, those seeking pay protection must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
- Candidates already working under the Government of Assam must:
- Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
- No requests for category changes will be entertained after submission.
- Providing false information will lead to disqualification.
- Candidates must produce original documents at the time of the interview.
- The final result will be published on APSC’s website. No interim inquiries will be entertained.
As per Government Notification No. ABP.69/2019/17, candidates must submit a declaration in Form-A regarding adherence to the small family norms. (Upload the required document while applying.)
Application Fee
- General: ₹297.20
- OBC/MOBC: ₹197.20
- SC/ST/BPL/PwBD: ₹47.20
Note:
- Application fee is non-refundable.
- Candidates must produce relevant category certificates to claim fee relaxation.
- Payment issues can be addressed via the GRAS Helpline.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online only via https://apscrecruitment.in.
- First-time applicants must complete the One Time Registration (OTR).
- After registration:
- Fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload necessary documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Ensure that all documents are uploaded clearly and the file size is below 2 MB.
- Preview the application carefully before final submission.
- Finally, pay the application fee and keep a copy of the application form for future reference.
Important Dates
- Starting Date for Online Application: 25th March 2025
- Closing Date for Online Application: 24th April 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 26th April 2025
Important Links
Helpdesk for Assistance
- Payment Issues:
- GRAS Helpline: 1800-212-11-88-66 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, working days)
- Submit ticket: GRAS Helpdesk
- Application Form Queries:
- Email: cceapsc@gmail.com
- Helpline: 1800-572-23-43 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, working days)
