| Details of APSC Recruitment | |
|---|---|
| Name of the Department | Home and Political Department |
| Number of Posts | 22 Posts |
| Last Date | 07/06/2026 |
| Name of Post | Class-l (Junior Grade) Home Guards in Assam Home Guards Services |
| Official website | www.apsc.nic.in |
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APSC Recruitment 2026 For Assam Home Guards Services
Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has published recruitment notifications regarding recruitment of 22 Class-l (Junior Grade) Home Guards in Assam Home Guards Services Under Home and Political Department. Interested candidates may check the detail notification as given below. For more Assam Job Notifications Please Visit Assam Job Regularly.
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Recruitment for Assam Home Guards Services has opened exciting opportunities for candidates seeking government jobs in Assam. This latest APSC Recruitment drive is a golden chance for eligible aspirants to secure a stable and respected career in the public sector.
Details of APSC Recruitment For Assam Home Guards Services
1. Class-l (Junior Grade) Home Guards in Assam Home Guards Services
No of posts: 22 Posts
Scale of Pay: Rs. 22,000/- to Rs. 97,000/- Grade Pay: Rs. 11,800/- Pay Band – 3
Educational Qualification: Minimum qualification is Graduate in any discipline of a University recognized by Government.
Physical Standards: The minimum requirements for the candidate are as follows.
A. Height (minimum)
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/SC | 5 ft. – 4 inch (165 cm) | 5 ft. – 1 inch (157cm) |
| ST(P)/ST(H) | 5 ft.- 3 inch (162 cm) | 5 ft. (152.40 cm) |
B. Chest (minimum)
| Category | Male/ Female (Normal) | Male/ Female (Expansion) |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/ SC/ST(P) | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| ST(H) | 78 cm | 83 cm |
Weight: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standard.
Age Limit For Assam Home Guards Services
Age: The candidate should not be less than 21 years and more than 38 years of age on 01.01.2026. The age limit of the candidates will be calculated on the basis of the Class-X/Class-Xll Examination Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet issued by a recognized Centrali State Board/Council where Age/Date of Birth (DOB) is clearly reflected.
Age Relaxation: The upper age relaxation is given below in the table-
| Category | Years |
|---|---|
| OBC/MOBC | 03 Years |
| SC/ST | 05 Years |
How to Apply for Assam Home Guards Services under APSC Recruitment
Interested and eligible candidates need to apply online for Assam Home Guards Services through the official APSC Recruitment Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply online.
- Scroll down, go to Important Links section.
- Click on the “Register Online” and complete the registration process by clicking “New User ? Register Here”.
- In the next stage, click on “Apply Online” Link and Login.
- Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
- Make payment of application fee as per your category and submit the form.
- At the end, take a print out of the application form.
Application Fee:
- General: Rs. 297.20/-
- OBC/MOBC: Rs. 197.20/-
- SC/ST/BPL/PwBD: Rs. 47.20/-
Selection Process For Assam Home Guards Services
A. Written Examination: Written test comprising of following papers:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Type |
| Paper I | General Ability and intelligence test | 200 Marks | Objective |
| Paper II | General studies, Essay and Comprehension | 200 Marks | Subjective |
Paper -I: The question in this paler shall be of objective (Multiple Answers) Type in which the question shall be set in English. The objective type questions with multiple choices in this paper shall broadly cover the following areas: General Mental Ability, General science, current Events of National and international importance, Indian Polity and Economy, History of India, Indian and World Geography’
Paper-II: In this paper candidates shall be allowed the option of writing the Essay Component in English or Assamese, but the medium of Precis Writing, Comprehension Components and other communications/language skills will be English only.
- Part-A: Essay questions which are to be answered in long narrative form either in Assamese or English totalling 80 Marks. The indicative topics are modern Indian history especially of the freedom struggle, geography, polity and economy, knowledge of security and human rights issues, and analytical ability.
- Part-B: Comprehension précis writing, other communication / language skills to be attempted in English only (Marks 120) The topics are Comprehension passages, précis writing, developing counter arguments, simple grammar and other aspects of language testing.
Please Note: There shall be minimum qualifying marks separately in each Paper as may be fixed by the Commission in their discretion. Paper-I shall be evaluated first and evaluation of Paper-II shall be done only of those candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in Paper-l.
B. Physical standards / Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical standards Tests:
Candidates who are declared qualified in the written examination shall be summoned for Physical Standards / Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests. Those candidates who meet the prescribed Physical Standards, specified in Schedule-IV (1) shall be put through the Physical Efficiency Tests as indicated below:
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
Medical Standards Tests, to check the standards specified in Schedule-IV (2) of the Assam Home Guards Service Rules, 2020 shall be conducted only in respect of candidates who are declared qualified in the Physical Efficiency Test.
The Physical Standards / Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests shall be conducted under the supervision of a Nodal Authority to be appointed by the Government in consultation with competent authority. These tests shall be conducted at centres to be notified after the results of the written examination.
Appeals shall be entertained only against the Medical Standards Tests and shall have to be made to the Appellate Authority designated by the Government within a period of 15 days from the date of declaration of the results of these tests.
C. Interview/Personality Test:
Candidates who are declared qualified in the Medical Standards Tests, shall be called for Interview/Personality Test to be conducted by the Commission. Candidates who are declared medically unfit but allowed to appear before the “Review Medical Board” on their appeal by the Appellate Authority shall be called for Interview/Personality Tests provisionally. The Interview/Personality Test shall carry 50 Marks.
D. Final Selection/ Merit:
The merit list will be drawn on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in the Written Examination and Interview /Personality Test.
Exam Centre For Assam Home Guards Services
The Commission will also decide to conduct examination/test etc. zone wise, depending upon the numbers of candidates against the districts shown below:
| Sl No. | Name of Zones | Districts covered under the Zones |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silchar | Hailakandi, Sribhumi & Cachar |
| 2 | Jorhat | Golaghat, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Maiuli, Charaideo, Sivasagar & Tinsukia |
| 1 | Nagaon | DimaHasao, Hojai, Nagaon, Morigaon, KarbiAnglong & West Karbianglong |
| 2 | Tezpur | Biswanath, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur & Udalguri |
| 1 | Kokralhar | Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhubri, Goalpara, Kokrajhar & South Salmara |
| 2 | Guwahati | Barpeta, Baksa, Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), Nalbari, Darrang, Bajali & Tamulpur. |
Important Date and Links For APSC Recruitment 2026
| Last Date | 07/06/2026 |
| Official Recruitment Notification | Check Here |
| For Register Online | Check Here |
| For Apply Online (From 08/05/2026) | Check Here |