Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has issued an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. 28/2025) for the post of Research Assistant under the Finance (Budget) Department, Government of Assam. A total of 03 vacancies have been announced.The online application process will start on 04 September 2025 and continue till 03 October 2025. Eligible candidates can online apply.
# Starting Date of Online Application: 04-09-2025
# Closing Date of Online Application: 03-10-2025
# Last Date for Payment of Fee: 05-10-2025
Name of Post: Research Assistant
Department: Finance (Budget) Department, Assam
Pay Scale: ₹22,000 – 97,000/- + Grade Pay ₹9,400/- (PB-3) + other allowances as admissible
Reservation of Posts
OBC/MOBC: 01 Post
ST(P): 01 Post
Unreserved: 01 Post
(Reservation as per Govt. rules; PwBD & Ex-Servicemen applicable as per norms)
Educational Qualification
Graduate in Science/Commerce/Arts from a recognized University.
Preference: Candidates with Economics/Statistics/Mathematics.
Desirable: Six months Diploma in Computer Application.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)
Minimum: 21 years
Maximum: 38 years
Relaxation:
SC/ST – 5 years
OBC/MOBC – 3 years
Ex-Servicemen – up to 50 years (further relaxation as per rules)
PwBD – 10 years
Govt. Employees – up to 45 years
Application Fee
Category Fee (Rs.) Application Fee Processing Fee Total
General 250 47.20 297.20
OBC/MOBC 150 47.20 197.20
SC/ST/BPL/PwBD Nil 47.20 47.20
Visit the Official Portal
Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
New users must click on “Register Here” and complete the OTR process.
Provide a valid email ID and mobile number (must remain active).
Login and Fill Application Form
Login using your registered email/mobile number and password.
Carefully fill in all required details in the online application form.
Upload Documents
(PDF format, max size 4 MB each)
Proof of Date of Birth (HSLC/10th Admit/Certificate).
All Educational Certificates & Mark Sheets.
Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable).
PRC/Employment Exchange Certificate.
Recent Passport Size Photograph (50 KB – 200 KB, not older than 3 months).
Scanned Signature (50 KB – 200 KB).
Preview & Submit
Review all details and uploaded documents carefully.
Tick the declaration checkbox and submit the application.
Pay the Application Fee
Pay through online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking).
Fees once paid are non-refundable.
Take Printout
After successful submission, download and print the application form.
Keep the hard copy for future reference.
Selection Process
Written Examination / Screening Test
Interview / Viva-Voce (details will be notified later)
Important Notes:
No editing will be allowed after final submission.
Apply well before the closing date (03-10-2025) to avoid last-minute issues.
Candidates can also apply through Common Service Centres (CSCs) if they don’t have online payment facilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The online application process starts on 04 September 2025.
The last date for online application is 03 October 2025, and fee payment closes on 05 October 2025.
There are a total of 03 Research Assistant vacancies under the Finance (Budget) Department.
Candidates must be graduates in Science/Commerce/Arts from a recognized university. Preference will be given to candidates with Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics. A six-month Diploma in Computer Application is desirable.
Candidates must be 21 to 38 years as of 01-01-2025. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC/MOBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Government employees as per rules.
General: ₹297.20; OBC/MOBC: ₹197.20; SC/ST/PwBD/BPL: ₹47.20 (processing charges included).
Candidates must apply online through the APSC portal: apscrecruitment.in. Complete OTR, fill the form, upload documents, pay fees, and keep a printout.