APSC Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 1 Post, Apply Online

1. Selection Procedure — The detailed selection procedure will be notified later through corrigendum/addendum, based on the number of applications received and the nature of the post.

About the APSC Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has issued an advertisement for the recruitment of Research Assistant under the Labour Welfare Department. This APSC Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 drive aims to fill one vacant position, inviting applications from eligible Indian citizens who are permanent residents of Assam. Candidates meeting the specified educational and age criteria are encouraged to apply online through the official APSC recruitment portal.

Vacancy Details

A total of 1 vacancy has been announced for the Research Assistant post in this recruitment drive.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following educational qualifications and other requirements to be eligible for the Research Assistant post:

Educational Qualification

Preferable Experience and Other Requirements

• Preferable Experience: Candidates with a Diploma in Computer Application, or experience in dealing with Labour Laws in a Government Department/Organization, or a Degree/Diploma in Labour Laws/Social Works will be preferred.
• Nationality: Applicants must be Indian Citizens as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.
• Residency: Candidates must be permanent residents of Assam. Proof of residency, such as a valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purposes or an Employment Exchange Registration Certificate, is required.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age of candidates will be calculated as on 01 January 2026. The minimum age is 21 years, and the maximum age for general category candidates is 38 years. Age relaxations are applicable as per government rules:

The age proof will be based on the Class-X/Class-XII Examination Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet clearly reflecting the Date of Birth (DOB).

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay an application fee along with a processing fee charged by CSC-SPV. The fee structure for different categories is as follows:

To avail fee relaxation, candidates must provide a certificate of the claimed category issued by a competent authority. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected. Fees once paid are non-refundable.

Salary Structure

Selected candidates for the Research Assistant post will receive a competitive salary as per the Assam State Government norms:

In addition to the basic pay and grade pay, usual allowances admissible to Assam State Government employees will be provided.

Selection Process

The Assam Public Service Commission will determine the selection procedure for the Research Assistant post. The detailed process will be notified later through corrigendum/addendum, taking into account factors such as the number of applications received, the status of the cadre, and the grade of the service.

How to Apply Online

Candidates interested in the APSC Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 must apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official APSC Recruitment website: https://apscrecruitment.in.
2. If you are a new user, click on the 'Register Here' link and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing basic details.
3. Ensure you register with a valid and active email address and mobile number.
4. After registration, log in using your registered email/mobile number and password.
5. Fill in all the required registration details as prompted in the application form.
6. Carefully read the eligibility criteria and other relevant details before proceeding. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
7. Upload required documents/certificates (e.g., Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, caste/category certificate) in PDF format. Ensure files do not exceed 4 MB, are legible, and scanned at 200 dpi in greyscale.
8. Upload your recent Photograph (size: 50 KB – 200 KB, not older than 3 months) and Signature (size: 50 KB – 200 KB).
9. Review all details and uploaded documents using the 'Preview' option before final submission. No editing will be allowed after final submission.
10. Proceed to pay the application fee online. In case of payment failure, use the 'Check Status' option to verify.
11. After successful submission, an auto-generated confirmation email/SMS will be sent.
12. Take a print-out of the submitted Online Application Form for future reference.

Documents Required for Application

Candidates must upload the following documents during the online application process:

• Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued in Assam for educational purpose/Employment Exchange Registration Certificate as domicile proof.
• All semesters/years mark sheets reflecting the subjects and the final pass certificate for Bachelor's Degree.
• Relevant mark sheets/certificates for preferable experience (Computer Application, Labour Laws, Social Works).
• Age proof (Class-X/Class-XII Examination Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet).
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MOBC) issued by competent authority, if applicable.
• PwBD certificate issued by competent authority, if applicable.
• Small Family Norms declaration in Form-A.
• For Government Employees of Assam: Certificate from competent authority against the applied post, or NOC if seeking pay protection/continuation in service.
• Recent Photograph (50 KB – 200 KB, not older than 3 months).
• Signature (50 KB – 200 KB).

All documents must be in PDF format, legible, scanned at 200 dpi (greyscale recommended), and not exceed 4 MB in size.

Important Points for Candidates

• Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility conditions before applying. Candidature will be purely provisional and subject to scrutiny.
• No request for withdrawal of candidature will be entertained after submission.
• Changes to category (caste etc.) will not be allowed at any stage of the selection process.
• Furnishing wrong, erroneous, or incorrect information may lead to disqualification and penalization.
• All necessary documents must be uploaded before final submission. No documents will be accepted after the online application process is over.

Contact Information

For payment-related queries, contact GRAS Helpdesk at 1800-102-1686 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on all working days). For other issues related to the Online Application Form, candidates can contact:

• Email: cceapsc@gmail.com
• Helpline No.: 1800-572-23-43 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on all working days)