Contractual / Regular

SSA Assam Special Educator Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 13, 2026
Additional Resource Person (ARP)Assistant Additional Resource Person (AARP)Special Educator
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
68
Pay Scale
Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month (Fixed)
Age Limit
18 to 62 Years as on 01-01-2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 12, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 12, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 26, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window12 – 26 Oct 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

Post-wise eligibility and qualifications for contractual engagement under Samagra Shiksha, Assam:

  • Additional Resource Person (ARP) (23 Posts): Graduate from a recognized University with minimum 1-year Diploma in Special Education in any disability category recognized by RCI (valid RCI CRR number) and minimum 3 years working experience in any Government Organization/NGO in the field of disability/SSA/DPEP.
  • Assistant Additional Resource Person (AARP) (34 Posts): Graduate from a recognized University with 1-year Diploma in Special Education in any disability category recognized by RCI (valid RCI CRR number). Preference is given to candidates with experience in Govt./NGO in disability/SSA/DPEP.
  • Special Educator (11 Posts): Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University with Special B.Ed. OR 1-year Diploma in Special Education in any disability category (RCI recognized) with valid RCI CRR number, along with minimum 5 years working experience in Govt./NGO in the field of disability/SSA/DPEP.

Priority Criteria: Female candidates with disability, siblings of a disabled person, or persons having a child with disability possessing requisite qualifications will be given priority.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be between 18 and 62 years of age as on 01-01-2026. Age will be verified strictly on the basis of Matriculation/HSLC Admit Card or Pass Certificate issued by a recognized Board/Council.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Scrutiny & Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Interview / Personality & Competency Test

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted based on application scrutiny and an Interview/Test evaluated on: General Awareness, Personality & Aptitude, Subject Matter in the relevant field (Special Education & Disability), and Relevant Experience. Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in the interview to be shortlisted in the final merit list.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Subject Matter Knowledge in Special Education, Inclusive Classrooms & Disability Domains30 Marks
Relevant Field Experience in Govt. Organization / NGO / SSA / DPEP25 Marks
General Awareness & Child Rights / Inclusive Education Policies (RPwD Act, NEP 2020)20 Marks
Personality, Communication, Attitude & Pedagogical Aptitude25 Marks

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

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

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Community and cluster-level field operations under Samagra Shiksha Axom across elementary and secondary school clusters in Assam. Resource Persons and Special Educators work directly with Children with Special Needs (CWSN), conducting home-based education, IE resource room management, assistive device distribution, and inclusive classroom mentoring with regular teachers.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Strictly contractual engagement initially for 11 months. The tenure may be extended based on project requirements, annual performance appraisals, and approval under the Samagra Shiksha annual work plan and budget (AWP&B). Field postings are allocated across educational blocks and districts in Assam.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

These are contractual positions with fixed honoraria under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme; there is no formal cadre hierarchy, promotion ladder, or permanent absorption into the Assam State Education Department or regular civil services.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • The contractual engagement will neither be regularized under Samagra Shiksha Axom nor absorbed under any government job or program of the Government of Assam in the future.
  • A valid Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR) number is strictly mandatory for all three positions; applications without valid CRR registration will be rejected.
  • Candidates must score at least 50% marks in the interview/test evaluation to be considered for inclusion in the final shortlist.
  • Claims for corrections in the application form will not be entertained once submitted; ensure all documents and details are accurate before 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

  • UR68
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies68

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly honorarium: Special Educator receives Rs. 25,000/- fixed per month; Additional Resource Person (ARP) receives Rs. 20,000/- fixed per month; Assistant Additional Resource Person (AARP) receives Rs. 15,000/- fixed per month.

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration without additional DA/HRA. Contractual engagement initially for 11 months without any claim for regularization.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Samagra Shiksha Assam portal at ssa.assam.gov.in and access the online recruitment link.
  2. Read the User Guidelines carefully before beginning the online registration process.
  3. Complete online registration and fill in all mandatory educational, professional, and contact details.
  4. Upload scanned copies of required documents, including Matriculation/HSLC admit card/certificate for age proof, graduation certificates, Special Education Diploma/B.Ed. certificates, valid RCI CRR registration, and experience certificates.
  5. Review the form carefully as no claims for correction will be entertained after final submission, and submit the online application on or before 26-10-2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged for applying online for Samagra Shiksha Assam positions.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

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

No. The official notification explicitly states that the 11-month contractual engagement will neither be regularized under Samagra Shiksha Axom nor absorbed into any job or program of the Government of Assam.

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