Assam Government Jobs 2026: APSC, SLRC — ACS, Police, Teaching and Grade III/IV Vacancies

Assam is the largest state in the Northeast — and its government recruitment system reflects that scale. The APSC handles civil services (ACS, APS), SLRC manages the massive Grade III and Grade IV recruitment, and SLPRB conducts police hiring. For candidates in the Northeast, Assam government jobs are often the most accessible and highest-paying state-level positions. Here's a complete guide.

Major Recruitment Bodies in Assam

APSC (Assam Public Service Commission)

APSC conducts the flagship CCE (Combined Competitive Examination) for ACS (Assam Civil Service) and APS (Assam Police Service), along with other Group A and Group B posts.

Official site: apsc.nic.in

SLRC (State Level Recruitment Commission)

SLRC handles the massive Grade III (Junior Assistant, Clerk, Stenographer) and Grade IV (Peon, Chowkidar, Office Attendant) recruitment across all Assam government departments.

Official site: sebaonline.org

SLPRB (State Level Police Recruitment Board)

SLPRB conducts recruitment for Assam Police — Constable (AB/UB), Sub-Inspector, and other uniformed posts.

APSC CCE — Assam Civil Service Exam

The Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is Assam's premier civil services exam.

Detail	Information
Conducting Body	APSC
Posts	ACS (Assam Civil Service), APS (Assam Police Service), Assam Finance Service, Assam Information Service, Allied Services
Qualification	Graduation from recognized university
Age Limit	21–38 (General), 21–41 (OBC/MOBC), 21–43 (SC/ST)
Exam Pattern	Prelims → Mains → Interview

CCE Exam Pattern

Prelims:

• Paper I: General Studies — 100 questions, 200 marks
• Paper II: CSAT (Aptitude) — 80 questions, 200 marks (qualifying, minimum 33%)
• Duration: 2 hours per paper
• Negative marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer

Mains:

Paper	Subject	Marks
Paper I	English	200
Paper II	Assamese/Bengali/Bodo/Alternative English	200
Paper III	Essay	250
Paper IV	General Studies I (History, Geography, Society)	250
Paper V	General Studies II (Polity, Economy, Science)	250
Paper VI	Optional Subject Paper I	250
Paper VII	Optional Subject Paper II	250

Interview: 275 marks Key feature: Paper II offers language choice — Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, or Alternative English. This accommodates Assam's linguistic diversity. The interview at 275 marks is relatively high-weight, so personality and communication matter.

CCE Salary

Post	Pay Level	Monthly In-Hand (approx)
ACS (Deputy Commissioner level)	Level 10	₹56,000 – ₹72,000
APS (DSP level)	Level 10	₹54,000 – ₹70,000
Assam Finance Service	Level 9	₹48,000 – ₹62,000
Assam Information Service	Level 8–9	₹44,000 – ₹58,000

ACS officers can rise to Commissioner level. The Deputy Commissioner of a district in Assam is one of the most powerful positions in state administration — handling revenue, development, elections, and disaster management.

SLRC — Grade III and Grade IV Recruitment

SLRC is where the volume is. Grade III and Grade IV recruitment covers every government department in Assam.

Grade III (Junior Assistant, Clerk, Stenographer)

Detail	Information
Qualification	Graduation (for Junior Assistant), 12th + typing (for Clerk/Steno)
Age Limit	18–40 (General), relaxation for reserved categories
Pay Level	Level 2–4
Salary	₹22,000 – ₹35,000 (in-hand, depending on post)
Posts	Junior Assistant, Clerk, Stenographer, Typist, Computer Operator

Grade III recruitment is department-wise — each department (Education, Health, Revenue, Agriculture, etc.) has its own vacancies, and candidates apply for specific departments. A typical SLRC Grade III cycle can release 10,000–25,000 vacancies across all departments.

Grade III Exam Pattern

• Type: CBT or OMR (varies by cycle)
• Questions: 100–120 objective questions
• Duration: 2–3 hours
• Sections: General English, General Knowledge, Maths/Reasoning, Assam GK, Computer Knowledge
• Skill Test: Typing test for Clerk/Steno posts

Grade IV (Peon, Chowkidar, Office Attendant)

Detail	Information
Qualification	Class 8 pass (some posts: 10th pass)
Age Limit	18–40 (General)
Pay Level	Level 1
Salary	₹15,000 – ₹20,000 (in-hand, starting)
Posts	Peon, Chowkidar, Sweeper, Mali, Office Attendant

Grade IV is the entry-level government employment in Assam. Despite the lower qualification requirement, these are permanent government positions with job security, pension, and benefits. A single Grade IV notification can have 5,000–10,000 vacancies.

Grade IV Exam Pattern

• Type: OMR-based
• Questions: 80–100 objective questions
• Duration: 2 hours
• Sections: General Knowledge, English, Maths (basic), Assam GK

Assam Police — SLPRB Recruitment

Post	Qualification	Physical Standard (Male)	Salary (approx)
Constable (AB)	12th pass	Height: 5'6" (General), 5'2" (ST/Hills)	₹20,000 – ₹26,000
Constable (UB)	12th pass	Height: 5'6"	₹20,000 – ₹26,000
Sub-Inspector (SI)	Graduation	Height: 5'6"	₹35,000 – ₹45,000
Havildar	12th pass	Height: 5'6"	₹22,000 – ₹28,000

AB = Armed Branch, UB = Unarmed Branch. The selection process: Written Exam → Physical Standard Test → Physical Efficiency Test → Document Verification → Medical.

SLPRB Assam has conducted some of the largest police recruitment drives in the Northeast — the 2020 cycle had 6,000+ constable vacancies.

Assam TET — Teacher Recruitment

Teaching is one of the largest government employment sectors in Assam:

Post	Qualification	Salary (approx in-hand)
LP Teacher (Lower Primary)	HS + D.El.Ed + Assam TET	₹20,000 – ₹28,000
UP Teacher (Upper Primary)	Graduation + B.Ed + Assam TET	₹28,000 – ₹38,000
Secondary Teacher	Graduation in subject + B.Ed + TET	₹35,000 – ₹48,000
Graduate Teacher	Post-graduation + B.Ed	₹40,000 – ₹55,000

Assam TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) is mandatory for government school teaching posts. The DEE (Directorate of Elementary Education) and DSE (Directorate of Secondary Education) handle teacher postings.

Assamese Language Requirement

Language is a significant factor in Assam government recruitment:

• APSC CCE Mains: Compulsory Assamese/Bengali/Bodo paper worth 200 marks
• SLRC exams: Questions in Assamese and English (bilingual papers)
• Eligibility: Many posts require Assamese proficiency or Assamese as a studied subject
• Typing: For Grade III clerk/typist posts, Assamese typing may be required

Candidates from other NE states who don't speak Assamese may face challenges, though Bengali and Bodo options in APSC CCE provide alternatives for those linguistic communities.

Reservation Structure

Category	Reservation
SC	7%
ST (Plains)	10%
ST (Hills)	5%
OBC/MOBC	15%
EWS	10%

Assam distinguishes between Plains ST and Hills ST — reflecting the geographic distribution of tribal communities. Plains STs include Bodo, Mising, Rabha, and others. Hills STs include Karbi, Dimasa, and others.

Tea Garden Area Vacancies

A unique feature of Assam government recruitment is provisions for tea garden community workers:

• Certain posts have vacancies earmarked for Tea Tribe / Ex-Tea Garden community members
• Tea garden areas span Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Jorhat, Sivasagar, and parts of Sonitpur
• Candidates from these communities get specific reservation benefits
• The government has been expanding welfare and employment schemes for tea garden workers

This is a Assam-specific provision not found in any other state's recruitment system.

Northeast Reservation Benefits

Assam candidates, being from the Northeast, enjoy certain benefits in central government recruitment:

• Age relaxation in some central exams for NE candidates
• Travel allowance for appearing in exams conducted outside NE
• Special recruitment drives by central agencies for NE filling

However, for Assam state government jobs, these central benefits don't apply — state rules govern state recruitment.

Preparation Strategy

• For APSC CCE: Study Assam history (Ahom dynasty, British period, Assam Movement), Assam geography (Brahmaputra river system, Kaziranga, Majuli), Assam polity (Sixth Schedule areas, BTAD/BTR), and Assam economy (tea, oil, silk). The optional subject requires serious preparation.
• For SLRC Grade III: Focus on General English, Assam GK, and Computer Knowledge. The exam is moderate difficulty but high competition due to large applicant pool.
• For Grade IV: Basic GK and Maths preparation. The barrier is the number of applicants, not difficulty.
• Apply through sebaonline.org — this is the common application portal for SLRC recruitment.

Track all Assam government notifications at SarkariNaukriHub — APSC, SLRC, SLPRB, and DEE updates are covered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Assam domicile required for government jobs? For most APSC, SLRC, and SLPRB posts, yes — Assam domicile or permanent resident certificate is required. The domicile is issued based on birth in Assam or long-term residence. How competitive is APSC CCE compared to UPSC? APSC CCE is significantly less competitive than UPSC in terms of applicant numbers — typically 30,000–50,000 candidates for 200–400 posts. The syllabus is narrower and Assam-focused. However, the quality of competition has increased as more coaching resources become available. Can candidates from other NE states apply for Assam government jobs? Generally no — most Assam state government posts require Assam domicile. However, some central government positions based in Assam (like NF Railway, Oil India, IOCL Guwahati) are open to all Indian citizens. What is the salary difference between Grade III and Grade IV? Grade III (Junior Assistant/Clerk) starts at Level 2–4 with in-hand salary of ₹22,000–₹35,000. Grade IV (Peon/Attendant) starts at Level 1 with ₹15,000–₹20,000. The gap is significant — roughly ₹10,000–₹15,000 per month. If you can qualify for Grade III, it's worth the effort.

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