The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has officially released the APSC Junior Economist Recruitment notification under Advertisement No. 23/2023, inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the post of Junior Economist under the Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprise Department of the Assam Government.
This APSC Junior Economist Recruitment drive aims to fill one vacancy in this vital department based in Dispur, Guwahati. The position offers a prestigious Pay Band 4 salary scale ranging from ₹30,000 to ₹1,10,000 per month, along with a Grade Pay of ₹13,300 and other admissible allowances as per Assam Government rules.
Key Highlights of APSC Junior Economist
- Position: Junior Economist
- Department: Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprise, Govt. of Assam
- Total Vacancy: 01 (Unreserved)
- Pay Scale: ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 + Grade Pay ₹13,300
- Job Location: Dispur, Guwahati
- Mode of Application: Online only at apscrecruitment.in
Important Dates for APSC Junior Economist Recruitment
- Starting Date of Online Application: July 1, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: July 31, 2025
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: August 2, 2025
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Eligibility Criteria for APSC Junior Economist Recruitment
1. Citizenship & Domicile
Applicants must be Indian citizens and permanent residents of Assam. A valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate is required as proof.
2. Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Postgraduate degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized university.
3. Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant field (Economics/Statistics) in any government or reputed private organization.
4. Age Limit
As of January 1, 2025, candidates must be between 21 and 38 years.
Age relaxations are available for:
- SC/ST: Up to 43 years
- OBC/MOBC: Up to 41 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to 50 years (additional relaxation based on category)
- PwBD: 10 years (subject to benchmark disability certificate)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) | Processing (₹) | Total (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 250 | 47.20 | 297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | 150 | 47.20 | 197.20 |
| SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | NIL | 47.20 | 47.20 |
How to Apply for APSC Junior Economist Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official APSC recruitment portal: apscrecruitment.in
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, and professional details.
- Upload scanned documents including photo, signature, educational certificates, and experience proof.
- Submit the application and pay the requisite fee.
- Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
