The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of one (01) Geophysicist in the Directorate of Geology and Mining, Assam under the Mines and Minerals Department. Eligible Indian citizens who are permanent residents of Assam can apply online through the APSC Recruitment Portal within the prescribed dates. Candidates should carefully read the complete notification and ensure that they fulfil all eligibility conditions before submitting the online application.
📊 Post Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 08/2026 |
| Post Name | Geophysicist |
| Department | Directorate of Geology and Mining, Assam under Mines and Minerals Department |
| Total Posts | 01 |
| Job Location | Assam |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Recruiting Authority | Assam Public Service Commission |
| Official Website | https://apsc.nic.in |
| Recruitment Portal | https://apscrecruitment.in |
💡অসমীয়াত সহজকৈ বুজক 👇
- অসম লোকসেৱা আয়োগে (APSC) Geophysicist পদৰ বাবে ১টা খালী পদ ঘোষণা কৰিছে।
- আবেদন কেৱল Online মাধ্যমৰে কৰিব লাগিব।
- আবেদন আৰম্ভ হব ১৫ জুলাই ২০২৬ৰ পৰা।
- আবেদনৰ শেষ তাৰিখ ১৪ আগষ্ট ২০২৬।
- আবেদন মাচুল জমা দিয়াৰ শেষ তাৰিখ ১৬ আগষ্ট ২০২৬।
- আবেদনকাৰী অসমৰ স্থায়ী বাসিন্দা হ'ব লাগিব।
- প্ৰাসংগিক M.Sc/M.Tech/Integrated M.Sc-Ph.D ডিগ্ৰী থাকিব লাগিব।
- কমেও ৫ বছৰৰ Geophysical Field আৰু Laboratory অভিজ্ঞতা লাগিব।
- বয়স ২১ বছৰৰ পৰা ৩৮ বছৰ (০১-০১-২০২৬ অনুসৰি)।
- সকলো নথি Upload কৰি আবেদন সম্পূৰ্ণ কৰিব লাগিব।
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 15 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Application Fee | 16 August 2026 |
🎓 Eligibility
- Candidate must be an Indian Citizen as defined under Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.
- Candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- Valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purpose or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate shall be accepted as proof of residency.
- Educational Qualification:
- Postgraduate degree in any one of the following disciplines from a recognized University/Institution:
- M.Sc. in Geophysics
- M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics
- M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics
- M.Sc. Tech. in Geophysics
- M.Tech. in Exploration Geophysics
- M.Tech. in Geophysics
- Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geophysics
- Relevant semester/year mark sheets reflecting the subjects and final pass certificate must be uploaded.
- Experience: Minimum 5 (Five) years experience in Geophysical work in Field and Laboratory.
- Government employees must upload Employment Certificate or No Objection Certificate (NOC), wherever applicable.
- Candidates claiming PwBD status must possess Benchmark Disability of 40% or more and upload the required certificate. However, no post is reserved for PwBD candidates.
- Candidates are required to submit Declaration Form-A regarding Small Family Norms while applying.
📋 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | UR | OBC/MOBC | SC | ST(P) | ST(H) | Tea Tribe & Adivasi | PwBD | Ex-Servicemen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geophysicist | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
Reservation has been shown as per the draft advertisement received from the Government against the total number of posts in the cadre.
🎂 Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 38 Years |
| Reference Date | 01 January 2026 |
| SC/ST | Upper age relaxation of 5 years (up to 43 years) |
| OBC/MOBC | Upper age relaxation of 3 years (up to 41 years) |
| PwBD | 10 years irrespective of category as per Government Memorandum |
- Age will be calculated on the basis of Class X/Class XII Admit Card, Pass Certificate or Marksheet issued by a recognized Board/Council where Date of Birth is clearly reflected.
- No other document shall be accepted in lieu of age proof.
💰 Salary
| Pay Scale | Grade Pay | Pay Band |
|---|---|---|
| Rs.30,000 – Rs.1,10,000 per month | Rs.13,900 | Pay Band-4 |
💵 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Rs.250 | Rs.47.20 | Rs.297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | Rs.150 | Rs.47.20 | Rs.197.20 |
| SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | Nil | Rs.47.20 | Rs.47.20 |
- Candidates claiming fee relaxation must produce valid category certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Applications without the prescribed fee will not be considered.
- Fees once paid shall not be refunded or adjusted for any other examination or selection.
🧪 Selection Process
- The selection procedure will be notified later by APSC through corrigendum/addendum, if required.
- The Commission will decide the mode of selection depending upon the status, cadre, grade and the number of applications received.
- APSC may conduct Screening Examination, Written Examination, Interview/Viva-Voce or any other test as decided by the Commission.
- The Commission may conduct examination/test zone-wise depending upon the number of candidates.
- Candidates may be called for Personal Interview/Viva-Voce at a venue fixed by the Commission.
- No travelling or other expenses will be paid by the Commission for appearing in the Interview/Viva-Voce.
📝 How to Apply
- Apply online only through the APSC Recruitment Portal: https://apscrecruitment.in.
- No other mode of application will be accepted.
- New candidates must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process by clicking the "Register Here" option.
- Use a valid and active email address and mobile number while registering.
- Login using the registered email/mobile number and password.
- Fill in all required registration details carefully.
- Read all eligibility conditions before submitting the application.
- Upload all required certificates/documents in PDF format.
- Each PDF file should not exceed 4 MB.
- Uploaded PDF documents should be clearly legible.
- Scanning at 200 dpi in greyscale is recommended.
- Upload recent passport-size Photograph (50 KB–200 KB, not older than 3 months).
- Upload Signature (50 KB–200 KB).
- Uploaded documents will be verified during later stages of recruitment.
- Fill all information carefully and tick the declaration checkbox to enable the Preview option.
- No editing of the application will be allowed after final submission.
- Verify all uploaded documents using the Preview option before final submission.
- After preview, click "Proceed to Pay" to complete fee payment or click "Cancel" to make corrections.
- Pay the prescribed application fee, wherever applicable.
- Fee once paid shall not be refunded.
- If payment remains pending, click "Check Status" to verify payment through GRAS.
- In case of double debit, the extra amount will normally be refunded within 5–7 working days.
- After successful submission, confirmation will be sent through registered Email/SMS.
- Application will be treated as valid only after successful fee payment.
- Candidates may also apply through Common Service Centres (CSCs).
- After final submission, take a printout of the Online Application Form for future reference.
- Submit the application well before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.
📑 Required Documents
- Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate.
- Educational Qualification Certificates.
- Semester/Year-wise Mark Sheets.
- Final Pass Certificate.
- Experience Certificate showing at least 5 years of Geophysical work in Field and Laboratory.
- Class X/Class XII Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet for age proof.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- BPL Certificate (where applicable).
- PwBD Certificate issued by competent authority (where applicable).
- Employment Certificate/NOC for Government employees (where applicable).
- Declaration Form-A regarding Small Family Norms.
- Recent Passport-size Photograph.
- Signature.
- Supporting documents for any other claim made in the application.
📢 Important Instructions
- Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions before applying.
- Admission at every stage of recruitment is purely provisional and subject to verification.
- Failure to satisfy eligibility conditions at any stage will result in cancellation of candidature.
- Candidates should ensure they satisfy the prescribed physical standards wherever applicable.
- No request for withdrawal of candidature after submission will be entertained.
- Change of category/sub-category after submission is not permitted.
- Submission of false or incorrect information may lead to disqualification and legal action.
- Candidates must produce valid identity proof such as PAN Card, Driving Licence, Passport, Current Institution ID Card, Voter ID or Aadhaar Card during Screening/Written Test/Interview.
- Eligibility shall be determined as on the closing date of online application.
- Candidates must attend Interview/Viva-Voce whenever called by the Commission.
- Candidates should be medically fit and may be required to undergo medical examination.
- Results will be published through the APSC website/newspapers.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate.
📄 Documents/Certificates to be Produced at Interview
- Original and self-attested copies of Class X/Class XII Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet showing Date of Birth.
- Certificates and Mark Sheets of all examinations from HSLC onwards up to the qualifying examination.
- Experience Certificate (wherever applicable).
- SC/ST/OBC/MOBC Certificate issued by the Government of Assam (where applicable).
- BPL Certificate issued by the Government of Assam (where applicable).
- Declaration Form-A under Assam Public Services (Application of Small Family Norms in Direct Recruitment) Rules, 2019.
- Supporting documents for any additional claim made in the application.
Note I: Date of Birth mentioned in the Online Recruitment Application is final. No request for change of Date of Birth will be accepted. Only Class X/Class XII Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet containing Date of Birth will be accepted for age determination.
Note II: Candidates should not furnish false information or tampered documents. Any discrepancy found in documents must be satisfactorily explained.
Note III: Candidates must upload all required documents before final submission. No document will be accepted after submission of the online application.
🗺️ Examination Zones
| Zone | Districts Covered |
|---|---|
| Silchar | Hailakandi, Sribhumi & Cachar |
| Jorhat | Golaghat, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Majuli, Charaideo, Sivasagar & Tinsukia |
| Nagaon | Dima Hasao, Hojai, Nagaon, Morigaon, Karbi Anglong & West Karbi Anglong |
| Tezpur | Biswanath, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur & Udalguri |
| Kokrajhar | Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhubri, Goalpara, Kokrajhar & South Salmara |
| Guwahati | Barpeta, Baksa, Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), Nalbari, Darrang, Bajali & Tamulpur |
Note: The Commission reserves the right to reduce or increase the number of examination zones depending upon the number of candidates.
🔗 Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How many vacancies are available in APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026?
According to the official notification, there is one (01) Geophysicist vacancy under the Directorate of Geology and Mining, Assam.
2. What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates must possess a Postgraduate degree in the prescribed Geophysics disciplines such as M.Sc., M.Sc. Tech., M.Tech. or Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geophysics from a recognized University/Institution along with the required experience.
3. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Candidates must be between 21 and 38 years as on 01 January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for eligible reserved categories as mentioned in the official notification.
4. What is the salary of the Geophysicist post?
The selected candidate will receive a Pay Scale of Rs.30,000 to Rs.1,10,000 with Grade Pay of Rs.13,900 under Pay Band-4 along with admissible allowances.
5. What are the important application dates?
Online applications will start from 15 July 2026. The last date for online application is 14 August 2026, while the last date for payment of application fee is 16 August 2026.
6. How can I apply for APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates must submit their application online through the official APSC Recruitment Portal by completing the One Time Registration (OTR), uploading the required documents and paying the prescribed application fee.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Candidates must verify all details from the official notification before applying.
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