Essential Qualifications & Preferable Criteria:
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Science, or Commerce from any recognized University.
• State Domicile & Registration: Must be a permanent resident of Assam, evidenced by a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued in Assam for educational purpose OR a valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate.
• Preferable Qualifications/Experience: (A) Diploma in Computer Application; (B) Documented experience dealing with subjects of Labour Laws in a Government Department/Organization; OR (C) Degree or Diploma in Labour Laws or Social Work (MSW).
• Small Family Norms: Submission of declaration regarding Small Family Norms in Form-A is mandatory.
APSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Research Assistant Post (Labour Welfare Department)
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 4, 2026
Starts
Aug 11, 2026
Deadline
Sep 10, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
The candidate should not be less than 21 years of age and not more than 38 years of age as on 01-01-2026. Upper age limit is relaxable:
• By 5 years for SC/ST candidates (up to 43 years).
• By 3 years for OBC/MOBC candidates (up to 41 years).
• By 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) across categories (up to 48 years).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Online Application Submission & Fee Payment on APSC Portal (11.08.2026 to 10.09.2026)
APSC Screening Test (OMR / Computer Based Objective Examination)
Original Document Verification & Viva-Voce / Interview
Selection Process:
1. Online Registration: Candidates must apply online through the APSC recruitment portal (https://apscrecruitment.in) by 10 September 2026.
2. Screening Examination: Objective type screening test (OMR/CBT) consisting of General Studies, Labour Laws, and English/Computer knowledge conducted across 6 zonal centers (Guwahati, Silchar, Jorhat, Nagaon, Tezpur, Kokrajhar).
3. Interview: Candidates qualifying in the screening examination will be called for document verification and Viva-Voce Interview at the APSC Office, Khanapara, Guwahati. Final merit is prepared based on aggregate performance.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
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Tier 1
120 Minutes
0.25
Tier 2
120 Minutes
0.25
Tier 3
30 Minutes
None / N/A
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year / Cycle | Stage / Tier | UR (Gen) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/2024 APSC Research Assistant Selection Cutoffs | Screening Test Cutoff Score (Out of 200) | 126.5 | 118 | 114.5 | 112 | 106 |
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- Closing Date (10 September 2026, 11:59 PM): Online application on https://apscrecruitment.in must be submitted by 10.09.2026, with the fee payment deadline on 12.09.2026.
- Permanent Resident of Assam: Mandatory requirement to upload a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued for educational purposes or an active Employment Exchange Registration Certificate issued in Assam.
- 2nd Class Bachelor's Degree Mandate: Minimum 2nd class (50% or above / second division) is strictly required; simple pass or 3rd division graduates are ineligible.
- Small Family Norms (Form-A): Candidates must submit a declaration under the Assam Public Services (Application of Small Family Norms in Direct Recruitment) Rules, 2019 at the time of application.
- One Time Registration (OTR) Accuracy: Certificates regarding age, category, and educational qualifications are fetched directly from the OTR profile on the APSC portal; candidates must ensure OTR profiles are updated prior to final submission.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Open Category (Unreserved)01 (Total Cadre Vacancy: 01)
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Assam State Pay Band-3: ₹22,000/- to ₹97,000/- per month with Grade Pay of ₹9,400/- plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Allowance, and other allowances as admissible to Assam Government employees (estimated gross entry salary ₹38,000 to ₹43,000/- per month).
Assam State 7th Pay Commission Pay Band-3 with Grade Pay ₹9,400/-
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
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Application Procedure
- Applicants must apply online through the APSC Recruitment website: https://apscrecruitment.in.
- New users must first complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process by clicking 'Register Here'.
- Candidates need to register with a valid and active e-mail address and mobile number.
- Log in using registered credentials and provide all required details.
- Carefully read the eligibility criteria and other relevant details.
- Upload required documents/certificates (e.g., DOB, educational qualifications, caste) in PDF format (max 4 MB, legible print, 200 dpi greyscale).
- Upload a recent Photograph (50 KB – 200 KB, not older than 3 months) and Signature (50 KB – 200 KB).
- Documents will be verified at later stages of the recruitment process.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Application fee plus CSC-SPV processing charges:
• General Category: ₹250/- + ₹47.20 = ₹297.20
• OBC / MOBC: ₹150/- + ₹47.20 = ₹197.20
• SC / ST / BPL / PwBD: NIL + ₹47.20 = ₹47.20
Payable online through the Govt. of Assam GRAS portal.
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 4, 2026
Starts
Aug 11, 2026
Deadline
Sep 10, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Assam Public Service Commission, Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Online Application Submission & Fee Payment on APSC Portal (11.08.2026 to 10.09.2026)
APSC Screening Test (OMR / Computer Based Objective Examination)
Original Document Verification & Viva-Voce / Interview
Selection Process:
1. Online Registration: Candidates must apply online through the APSC recruitment portal (https://apscrecruitment.in) by 10 September 2026.
2. Screening Examination: Objective type screening test (OMR/CBT) consisting of General Studies, Labour Laws, and English/Computer knowledge conducted across 6 zonal centers (Guwahati, Silchar, Jorhat, Nagaon, Tezpur, Kokrajhar).
3. Interview: Candidates qualifying in the screening examination will be called for document verification and Viva-Voce Interview at the APSC Office, Khanapara, Guwahati. Final merit is prepared based on aggregate performance.
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