Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | APSC |
| Post Name | Geophysicist – 01 Posts |
| Qualification | M.Sc, M.E/ M.Tech, M.Phil/ Ph.D |
| Salary | The selected candidate will receive the following pay scale, grade pay, and other allowances as admissible to Assam State Government employees from time to time. Pay Scale Grade Pay Pay Band Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 1,10,000 Rs. 13,900 Pay Band - 4 |
| Age Limit | The candidate should not be less than 21 years of age and not more than 38 years of age as on 01 January 2026. The upper age limit is relaxable as follows: Category Age Relaxation Upper Age Limit SC/ST 5 years 43 years OBC/MOBC 3 years 41 years PwBD (irrespective of category) 10 years 48 years The age of candidates will be calculated based on the Class-X/Class-XII Examination Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet issued by a recognized Central/State Board/Council, where the Date of Birth is clearly reflected. No other document will be accepted as age proof. |
| Advt No | 08/2026 |
| Post Date | 13/07/2026 |
| Last Date | 14-08-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions to apply for the APSC Geophysicist post: The candidate must be an Indian Citizen as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India. The candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam. A valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purposes, or an Employment Exchange Registration Certificate, must be uploaded as proof of residency. Educational Qualification Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in any one of the following disciplines from a University or Institution recognized by the Government: 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 Candidates must upload mark sheets of all semesters/years reflecting the subjects studied, along with the final pass certificate. Experience Required Candidates must have at least 5 (five) years of experience in Geophysical work in the Field and Laboratory.
Application Fee
As part of the Digital India initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), APSC charges a processing fee through CSC-SPV in addition to the category-wise application fee. Category Application Fee (Rs.) Processing Fee by CSC-SPV (Rs.) Total Amount (Rs.) General 250 47.20 297.20 OBC/MOBC 150 47.20 197.20 SC/ST/BPL/PwBD NIL 47.20 47.20 Candidates claiming fee relaxation under SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/BPL must produce a certificate of the claimed category issued by a competent authority. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will not be considered and will be summarily rejected. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, nor can they be carried forward to any other examination or selection. Last date for payment of application fee is 16 August 2026.
Important Links
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| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Sarkari Result | Click Here |
Selection Process
As per the official notification, this is a Direct Recruitment, and the detailed selection procedure will be notified later, followed by a corrigendum/addendum if required. The Commission will decide the selection provision considering the status, cadre, and grade of the post, or the number of applications received. Depending on the number of candidates, the Commission may conduct a Screening Examination, Written Examination, and/or Interview/Viva-Voce Test, and may conduct these zone-wise as per the districts mentioned in the notification.