Assam Public Service Commission
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ADVT.NO. 12/2017 /
No. 7PSC/Estt.-14/2013-2014 Dated Guwahati the 30th Oct. /2017
ADVERTISEMENT
Applications are invited from the intending eligible candidates who are citizens of India
having registration no. in the employment exchange in the state of Assam for filling up of the
vacancies as indicated below in the cadre of Junior Administrative Assistant under the Establishment
of Assam Public Service Commission in the scale of Pay of PB-2 Rs.14,000 - Rs.49, 000 p.m + Grade Pay
Rs.8700 p.m. plus other allowances as admissible under Rules.
A) Name of the post/posts : Junior Administrative Assistant
B) Number of vacant posts : 12 (twelve)
Open Category O.B.C S.T(P) S.T(H) S.C. TOTAL Reserved
Total RFW Total RFW Total RFW Total RFW Total RFW Total RFW for PWD
No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of
posts posts posts posts posts posts
11 03 NIL NIL NIL NIL 01 NIL NIL NIL 12 03 NIL
Examination Fees:
1. For General Candidate : Rs.250/- (Rupees two hundred and fifty) only.
2. For SC/ST : Rs.150/- (Rupees one hundred and fifty) only.
3. Candidates having BPL certificate : Nil
Fees should be deposited only through Treasury Challan in the Head of Account “NON TAX
REVENUE, OTHER NON TAX REVENUE 0051 PSC, 105 STATE PSC” examination fee showing
the name of post and receipt of Assam Public Service Commission. Original copy should be
submitted along with the application form.
Age:-
The candidate should not be less than 18 years and more than 43 years of age as on 01.01.2017.
The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates. The age limit of the candidates will
be calculated on the basis of the Matriculation/ HSLC Admit Card/ Certificate issued by a recognized
Board/Council. No other document shall be accepted in lieu thereof for the purpose.
Educational Qualification:-
a. The applicants must be Graduate in any discipline (Arts, Science and Commerce) from a
recognized University with minimum 45% marks in case of General & OBC candidates, 40%
for SC/ST candidates in their degree examination.
b. The candidates must possess a minimum 6 (six) months Diploma/Certificate in computer
proficiency from a recognized institute. They must have good working knowledge of office
productivity software tools (independent of any operating system, i.e. MS Windows, Linux,
MAC etc.) such as word processor, spread sheet, presentation graphics, concept of database,
internet and email.
The decision of the Assam Public Service Commission as to the eligibility or otherwise of
a candidate for admission to the examination shall be final.
Mode of Selection:-
Phase : I
The candidates whose applications are accepted will be required to appear in a written test as
below:
i. OMR based multiple choice written test consisting of General English and General Studies
ii. Precis writing
Sl.No. Subjects Type of Marks Duration Remarks
Examination
1. OMR based written test OMR based 75+75 There shall be
consists of - Multiple Choice =150 150 questions
(a) General English and Questions (MCQ) 3 hours
(b) General Studies (with
special emphasis on Assam)
2. Precis writing Conventional 25 In English only
TOTAL 175
The written test (OMR based Multiple Choice Questions Test and Precis writing) of Phase – I will
be of Class XII (twelve) standard.
Phase : II
(a) Computer Practical Test (qualifying only) = 25 marks. Candidates securing 40% marks
out of 25 will be treated as qualified for interview/viva-voce.
(b) Viva-voce/interview: The viva-voce will carry 25 marks.
The computer test and the viva-voce interview will be held on the same day at the APSC
office premises.
The final merit will be made on the basis of the marks secured by the candidates in the written test
and the viva-voce interview.
The written test (OMR based Multiple Choice Questions Test and Precis writing) shall be
held only in Guwahati. The candidates will have to bring all the original testimonials i.e. Age
proof Certificate, Caste Certificate, Educational Qualification Certificate, Computer
Proficiency Certificate, Employment Registration Certificate etc. for verification at the time of
viva-voce interview.
HOW TO APPLY
a. Application form may be downloaded from the APSC’s website www.apsc.nic.in.
b. The name of the post applied for should be clearly written in “bold letters” in the
Envelope containing the application form and it should be addressed to the Secretary,
APSC.
c. The last date of receiving duly filled up application form in the Commission’s office is
fixed on 01/12/2017 during office hours. The candidates must obtain proof of submission
of application form.
d. Applications (including applications received through post) received after the last date
fixed for receipt shall not be entertained.
e. Only applications which are signed by the candidates and accompanied by all particulars as
called for in the application form prescribed by the Commission shall be considered and
candidates fulfilling all the terms of the advertisement of the respective posts shall be
called for a written test as decided by the Commission. A list showing documents
submitted along with application form should be enclosed with signature.
f. (i) All candidates, whether in Government Service or in Government owned undertaking or
other similar Organizations/Corporations/Boards/ or in private employment may intimate
their controlling authority about their application instead of routing it through the same.
However, the fact of the intimation may be appraised to the Commission by the candidate
suitably.
(ii) The Commission shall in no way be responsible in the event of any candidate after
appointment is not released by the concerned authority to enable him/her to join the new
post.
HOW TO FILL UP THE FORM
a. Applicants must affix 1 (One) copy of recent photograph on the space provided in the
application form firmly with good quality glue/adhesive and also should enclose another
copy along with the application. The photograph must be signed prominently. The
Commission shall not be responsible for detachment/ loss of the photograph.
b. The applicant shall furnish self – attested copies of certificate/mark sheet etc. declared by
himself/herself to be true copy of the original along with the application.
c. In case of detection of any false declaration / statement made by any applicant, his/her
application will be rejected and will also be penalized as per Rules/Law.
d. Self attested photocopies of Certificate / Mark Sheet from HSLC onwards and also Caste/
Age Proof Certificate / Employment Registration Certificate /Original Treasury Receipt
should be furnished invariably and should be tagged properly without any chance of
getting lost during transit. The Commission will not be responsible for any such loss due to
improper tagging.
e. Incomplete application in terms of the Advertisement will be summarily rejected. No
documents will be entertained after the last date of submission of application.
CANVASSING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SHALL DISQUALIFY A CANDIDATE.
No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the Written Test/Computer Practical Test &
Viva-voce Interview.
Sd/-
Secretary
Assam Public Service Commission
Jawaharnagar, Khanapara, Guwahati-22
