The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) 2025 published a notification for recruiting an Assistant Director of Cottage Industries and its equivalent posts under the Industries & Commerce Department. Interested but eligible candidates can apply for this after going through the requirements to join the Assam Government in a prestigious role. We have listed all the key details from the official notification and summarized them for you to quickly understand the recruitment process. Nevertheless, the official PDF of the notification has also been attached to provide a detailed understanding of eligibility criteria and the application process.
Key Details
- Post Name: Assistant Director of Cottage Industries and its equivalent posts
- Number of Posts: 2 (Two)
- Department: Industries & Commerce Department, Assam Government
- Application Start Date: 18th February 2025
- Application End Date: 17th March 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 19th March 2025
- Apply Online: https://apscrecruitment.in
- Technical Support Email: [email protected]
- Helpline Number: 1800-572-23-43
Detailed Information in Table Format
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Director of Cottage Industries and its equivalent posts |
| Number of Posts | 2 (Two) |
| Reservation of Posts | Open: 1, OBC/MOBC: 1, SC: 0, STP: 0, STH: 0, PwBD: NIL, Ex-Servicemen: NIL |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 1,10,000/- + Grade Pay Rs. 13,900/- (Pay Band – 4) |
| Eligibility Criteria | Indian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Assam |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Arts, Science, or Commerce with 2nd Class Honors/Distinction |
| Experience Required | 4 years in a senior position (e.g., Assistant Manager, Superintendent of Industries, etc.) |
| Age Limit | 25 to 40 years (Relaxation: SC/ST: 45 years, OBC/MOBC: 43 years, PwBD: 50 years) |
| Application Fee | General: Rs. 297.20, OBC/MOBC: Rs. 197.20, SC/ST/BPL/PwBD: Rs. 47.20 |
| Important Dates | – Start Date: 18th February 2025 – End Date: 17th March 2025 – Fee Payment: 19th March 2025 |
| How to Apply | Online through APSC Recruitment Portal |
| Documents Required | – Age Proof (Class X/XII Certificate) – Educational Certificates – Experience Certificate – Caste Certificate (if applicable) – Small Family Norms Declaration |
Pay scale + Grade Pay + Other allowances as admissible to the Assam State Government employees
from time to time (per month).
| Pay scale | Grade Pay | Pay Band |
| Rs. 30,000/- to 1,10,000/- | Rs.13,900/- | Pay Band -4 |
Application Fee
For the Assistant Director of Cottage Industries and its equivalent posts recruitment by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) the application fees are:
| Sl. No. | Category | Application Fee (Rs.) | Processing Fee (Rs.) | Tax on Processing Fee (18%) (Rs.) | Total Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General | 250 | 40 | 7.20 | 297.20 |
| 2. | OBC/MOBC | 150 | 40 | 7.20 | 197.20 |
| 3. | SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | NIL | 40 | 7.20 | 47.20 |
Key Notes on Application Fee:
- Fee Payment: The application fee must be paid online. Applications without the prescribed fee will be rejected.
- Fee Relaxation: SC/ST/BPL/PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee but must pay the processing fee and tax.
- Non-Refundable: Once paid, the application fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
How to Apply
- Visit the official APSC recruitment portal: https://apscrecruitment.in.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process, if not already registered then click the register button.
- Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Important Link:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | https://apscrecruitment.in |
| One Time Registration (OTR) | OTR Registration |
| GRAS Helpdesk (Payment Issues) | GRAS Helpdesk |
| APSC Official Website | https://apsc.nic.in |
| Technical Support Email | [email protected] |
| Helpline Number | 1800-572-23-43 |