Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released Advt. No. 12/2026 dated 04.08.2026 inviting online applications for the post of Research Assistant under the Labour Welfare Department, Government of Assam. A total of 01 post is available in the Open Category, carrying a pay scale of Rs. 22,000/- to Rs. 97,000/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 9,400/- (Pay Band-3). Candidates holding a minimum 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Science or Commerce and who are permanent residents of Assam can apply online at apscrecruitment.in from 11.08.2026 to 10.09.2026.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
Bachelor Degree (2nd Class)
📌 Vacancies
01 Post
💰 Salary
Rs. 22,000 – 97,000 + GP 9,400
📅 Last Date
10.09.2026
Recruitment Overview
Post Name
Research Assistant under Labour Welfare Department
Organization
Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), Jawaharnagar, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022
Notification / Advertisement No.
Advt. No. 12/2026 (eCF No. 821483/39), dated Guwahati the 4th August 2026
Location
Assam (State Govt) — candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam
Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances, nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. To avail fee relaxation, candidates must produce a category certificate issued by the competent authority.
Vacancy Details
Category
Total Posts
Reserved for Women (RFW)
Open Category
01
00
Reserved for OBC/MOBC
00
00
Reserved for TT & Adivasi
00
00
Reserved for SC
00
00
Reserved for STP
00
00
Reserved for STH
00
00
Post Reserved for PwBD
00
—
Post Reserved for Ex-Servicemen
00
—
Grand Total
01
00
Reservation is as per the draft advertisement received from the Government against total numbers of posts in the cadre. PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities; RFW – Reserved for Women.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Nationality
Must be an Indian Citizen as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.
Domicile / Residency
Must be a permanent resident of Assam. A valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued in Assam for educational purpose, or an Employment Exchange Registration Certificate, will be treated as proof of residency.
Educational Qualification
Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor Degree in Arts / Science / Commerce from any recognized University.
Preferable Experience
(A) Diploma in Computer Application; and (B) Experience in dealing with subjects of Labour Laws in a Government Department / Organization — OR — (C) Degree or Diploma in Labour Laws / Social Works.
Age Limit
Not less than 21 years and not more than 38 years as on 01.01.2026.
Age Proof Document
Age is calculated strictly on the basis of Class-X / Class-XII Examination Admit Card, Pass Certificate or Marksheet issued by a recognized Central/State Board or Council where the Date of Birth is clearly reflected. No other document is accepted for age proof.
PwBD Candidates
Must possess a Benchmark Disability of 40% or more with a certificate from the competent authority. Since no post is reserved for PwBD, they must compete with other candidates without any PwBD reservation.
Serving Government Employees (Assam)
Must upload a certificate against the applied post issued by the competent authority. Candidates seeking pay protection or continuation in service must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Small Family Norms
A declaration in Form-A regarding “The Small Family Norms” must be submitted at the time of applying, as per Govt. Notification No. ABP.69/2019/17 dated 06.11.2019.
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
Upper Age Limit
SC / ST
5 years
Up to 43 years
OBC / MOBC
3 years (as per Govt. Notification No. ABP.6/2016/9 dated 25.04.2018)
Up to 41 years
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)
10 years, irrespective of SC/ST/OBC and UR category (as per Govt. Memorandum No. ABP 144/95/121 dated 28.10.2015)
Not specified in notification
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Mode of Recruitment
Direct Recruitment. The Commission will decide the provision for selection considering the status, cadre and grade of the post, and the number of applications received for the advertised post.
Stage 1 – Screening / Written Examination
The notification refers to a Screening Examination or Written Examination as part of the selection. Marks, duration, syllabus and exam pattern have not been announced — the full selection procedure will be notified later through a corrigendum/addendum issued by the Commission.
Stage 2 – Interview / Viva-Voce
Candidates must, if required, attend a personal interview / Viva-Voce at a specific place fixed by the Commission. The Commission does not defray travelling or other expenses of candidates summoned for interview.
Stage 3 – Document Verification
Original documents along with self-attested copies (age proof, all mark sheets from HSLC onwards, caste/BPL certificate, experience certificate, Declaration Form-A) must be produced at the time of interview, failing which the candidate will not be allowed to appear.
Stage 4 – Medical Fitness
Candidates must be in sound bodily health and, if selected, must be prepared to undergo such medical examination and satisfy such medical authority as the Government may require.
Examination Zones
The Commission may conduct the examination/test zone-wise depending upon the number of candidates against each district (see the zone table below). The Commission has the discretion to reduce or increase the number of zones.
Result Declaration
Candidates will be informed of the final result in due course through the APSC website / newspaper. Interim enquiries about results will not be attended to.
All other allowances as admissible to Assam State Government employees from time to time (per month), under the Rules of the Govt. of Assam.
Pay Protection
Serving Government employees seeking pay protection or continuation in service must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their competent authority.
How to Apply
Visit the APSC Recruitment portal at https://apscrecruitment.in and click on the ‘Register Here’ link to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process using a valid and active e-mail address and mobile number.
Log in with the registered e-mail/mobile number and password, then fill in the required registration and application details for Advt. No. 12/2026 – Research Assistant under Labour Welfare Department. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
Upload all required documents in PDF format (maximum 4 MB per file, legible in print, scanned at 200 dpi in greyscale), along with a recent photograph (50 KB – 200 KB, not older than 3 months) and signature (50 KB – 200 KB).
Tick the declaration checkbox, use the Preview option to check that all uploaded documents are clear and legible, then click ‘Proceed to Pay’ (or ‘Cancel’ to make corrections).
Pay the prescribed fee/charges online on or before 12.09.2026, wait for the auto-generated confirmation e-mail/SMS, and take a print-out of the submitted application form for future reference.
Note: Applications can be submitted online only — no other means/mode of application will be accepted. Candidates without debit card/internet banking facilities may fill their form through the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC). Applications will not be considered valid unless the fee payment is completed, and no editing is allowed after final submission. For payment queries contact GRAS Helpdesk at 1800-102-1686 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM); for other issues contact cceapsc@gmail.com or the helpline 1800-572-23-43 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on working days).
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Recent Photograph
50 KB – 200 KB; not older than 3 months
Signature
50 KB – 200 KB
Class-X / Class-XII Admit Card, Pass Certificate or Marksheet
PDF, max 4 MB, 200 dpi greyscale. Mandatory age proof — Date of Birth must be clearly reflected. No other document is accepted for age proof.
All Semester/Year Mark Sheets and Final Pass Certificate (Bachelor Degree)
PDF, max 4 MB. Must reflect the subjects studied.
Certificates & Mark Sheets from HSLC onwards
Originals with self-attested copies to be produced at the time of interview
Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) of Assam or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate
Domicile/residency proof — mandatory
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/MOBC)
Issued by Govt. of Assam by the competent authority, clearly indicating the caste, the Act/Order under which it is recognized, and the village/town of ordinary residence
BPL Certificate
Issued by Govt. of Assam (wherever necessary), for fee relaxation
PwBD Certificate
Benchmark Disability of 40% or more, issued by the competent authority
Experience Certificate / Diploma or Degree in Labour Laws or Social Works / Diploma in Computer Application
Whenever necessary, in support of preferable experience claimed
Declaration Form-A (Small Family Norms)
Downloadable from the APSC official website under the Forms & Downloads section
Employment Certificate / No Objection Certificate (NOC)
For candidates already in regular Government service; NOC required for pay protection or continuation in service
Photo Identity Proof
PAN Card, Driving Licence, Passport, current institutional ID card, Voter ID Card or Aadhaar Card — to be produced at the Screening/Written test and Viva-Voce/Interview
Required certificates relating to age, caste and minimum educational qualification will be fetched from the candidate’s OTR profile — candidates must update the OTR profile if any additional documents are to be uploaded in support of the advertised post.
Do not wait until the last day — the application window closes on 10.09.2026 but the fee payment window stays open only until 12.09.2026, and an application is invalid unless the fee payment is completed.
No editing is allowed after final submission, so use the Preview option to verify every detail and every uploaded document before clicking ‘Proceed to Pay’.
Do not upload any document other than the Class-X/Class-XII Admit Card, Pass Certificate or Marksheet as age proof — no other document will be accepted, and the date of birth entered in the application is final.
Do not skip the Permanent Resident Certificate (or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate) — this recruitment is open only to permanent residents of Assam.
Do not exceed the file specifications: documents must be PDF under 4 MB scanned at 200 dpi greyscale, photograph and signature 50 KB – 200 KB each.
Do not claim a category you cannot certify — the category claimed in the application cannot be changed at any stage of the selection process, and fee relaxation requires a valid certificate from the competent authority.
Do not forget the Declaration Form-A for Small Family Norms, and remember that fees once paid are never refunded and cannot be carried over to another examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for APSC Research Assistant Recruitment 2026? The last date to submit the online application is 10.09.2026, while the last date for payment of the application fee is 12.09.2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in APSC Advt. No. 12/2026? There is 01 (one) vacancy for the post of Research Assistant under the Labour Welfare Department, available in the Open Category.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for APSC Research Assistant? Candidates must hold a minimum 2nd Class Bachelor Degree in Arts, Science or Commerce from any recognized University.
Q4. What is the age limit for this APSC recruitment? Candidates must be not less than 21 years and not more than 38 years of age as on 01.01.2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC/MOBC and 10 years for PwBD candidates.
Q5. What is the application fee for APSC Research Assistant Recruitment 2026? The total payable amount is Rs. 297.20 for General candidates, Rs. 197.20 for OBC/MOBC candidates and Rs. 47.20 for SC/ST/BPL/PwBD candidates, inclusive of the Rs. 47.20 CSC-SPV processing fee.
Q6. Can candidates from outside Assam apply for this post? No, the candidate must be an Indian Citizen and a permanent resident of Assam, and must upload a valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam or an Employment Exchange Registration Certificate as proof of residency.
Q7. What is the selection process for APSC Research Assistant? The notification states that the selection procedure will be notified later through a corrigendum/addendum, and it refers to a Screening or Written Examination followed by an Interview/Viva-Voce and document verification.
Q8. What is the salary of an APSC Research Assistant under the Labour Welfare Department? The post carries a pay scale of Rs. 22,000/- to Rs. 97,000/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 9,400/- in Pay Band-3, plus all other allowances admissible to Assam State Government employees.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
