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APSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Research Assistant Post (Labour Welfare Department)

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Aug. 4, 2026
Research Assistant (Labour Welfare Department)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post (Open Category / Unreserved)
Pay Scale
Pay Band-3: ₹22,000 – ₹97,000/- with Grade Pay ₹9,400/-
Age Limit
21 to 38 Years (as on 01.01.2026)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 4, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 11, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window11 Aug – 10 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

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.

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).

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How 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)

OnlineQualifying Only

APSC Screening Test (OMR / Computer Based Objective Examination)

OfflineMerit Scored

Original Document Verification & Viva-Voce / Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

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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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 1

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 2

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 3

Total Duration

30 Minutes

Negative Marking

None / N/A

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2023/2024 APSC Research Assistant Selection Cutoffs
Screening Test Cutoff Score (Out of 200)
126.5118114.5112106

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Appointed under the Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam, the Research Assistant serves within the Commissionerate of Labour / Directorate of Employment & Craftsmen Training, headquartered at Shram Bhawan, Guwahati, or across zonal labor offices in Assam. The Research Assistant conducts socioeconomic field surveys, compiles quantitative statistics on organized and unorganized labor (including tea garden workers, construction workers under the Building & Other Construction Workers - BOCW Welfare Board, and transport labor), monitors compliance with the 4 National Labour Codes (Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code, Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code), and prepares research evaluation dossiers for the State Minimum Wages Advisory Board. The work environment balances field-level labor inspection data aggregation with ministerial policy research.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Regular permanent State Government cadre post under the Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. Governed by the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and standard 2-year probation rules under the Assam Services (Probation & Training) Rules. Stationed in Guwahati or district labor offices with statewide transfer liability across Assam.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Placed in Assam Pay Band-3 (₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + Grade Pay ₹9,400/-; entry gross salary approx. ₹38,000 to ₹43,000/- per month plus DA, HRA, and medical allowances). The promotional ladder progresses to Research Officer -> Senior Research Officer -> Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) -> Deputy Labour Commissioner (DLC) within the state administrative hierarchy.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • 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)
Total Vacancies01 Post (Open Category / Unreserved)

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/-

Assam Govt Salary Calculator

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

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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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates must possess at least a 2nd Class Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Science, or Commerce from a recognized University. A Diploma in Computer Applications or experience/degree in Labour Laws/Social Work is preferable.

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