APSC Class-I Home Guard Officer Recruitment 2026 — 22 Posts

About This Job

Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) is hiring 22 Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards Officers in the Assam Home Guards Services under the Home and Political Department. If you are a Graduate from any discipline and a permanent resident of Assam, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 7 June 2026. Salary is Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 97,000 per month with Grade Pay of Rs. 11,800 (Pay Band 3).

Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Class-I Home Guard Officer Recruitment 2026 - 22 Posts

Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 dated 5 May 2026 for direct recruitment of 22 Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards Officers under the Home and Political Department, Government of Assam. 7 of the 22 posts are reserved for Women (RFW) and 1 post is reserved for Ex-Servicemen. Selection involves a Written Examination, Physical Standard/Efficiency Test, Medical Test and Interview. Only Indian citizens with Assam domicile can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

Class-I (Junior Grade) Assam Home Guards Services - Total 22 posts

• Open Category: 13 (4 reserved for Women)
• OBC/MOBC: 3 (1 reserved for Women)
• SC: 2 (1 reserved for Women)
• ST(P): 3 (1 reserved for Women)
• ST(H): 1
• TT & ADIVASI: 0
• Reserved for Ex-Servicemen: 1 (horizontal reservation)
• Reserved for PwBD: 0 (Not applicable)

Who Can Apply?

• Nationality: You must be an Indian Citizen as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.
• Domicile: You must be a permanent resident of Assam. Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued in Assam for educational purpose or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate is accepted as proof.
• Educational Qualification: Minimum qualification is Graduate in any discipline from a recognised University.
• PwBD Category: Not applicable for these posts.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 38 years as on 1 January 2026
• Age Relaxation:
• SC/ST candidates: 5 years (up to 43 years)
• OBC/MOBC candidates: 3 years (up to 41 years)
• Ex-Servicemen (Unreserved): up to 50 years
• Ex-Servicemen + OBC/MOBC: up to 53 years
• Ex-Servicemen + SC/ST: up to 55 years
• Age proof: Class X/XII Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet from a recognised Central/State Board

Salary

• Pay Scale: Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 97,000 per month
• Grade Pay: Rs. 11,800
• Pay Band: Pay Band 3
• Plus other allowances as admissible to Assam State Government employees from time to time

Physical Standards

Height (Minimum):

• General/OBC/SC Male: 5 ft 4 in (165 cm); Female: 5 ft 1 in (157 cm)
• ST(P)/ST(H) Male: 5 ft 3 in (162 cm); Female: 5 ft (152.40 cm)

Chest (Minimum):

• General/OBC/SC/ST(P): 80 cm normal / 85 cm expanded
• ST(H): 78 cm normal / 83 cm expanded

Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

• 100 metres race: Male - 16 seconds (Max); Female - 18 seconds (Max)
• 800 metres race: Male - 3 min 45 sec (Max); Female - 4 min 45 sec (Max)
• Long Jump: Male - 3.5 metres (Min); Female - 3.0 metres (Min) — 3 chances each

Pregnancy at the time of PET will be a disqualification and pregnant female candidates will be rejected.

Medical Standards:

• Minimum vision: 6/6 and 6/9 of two eyes without glasses
• No deafness or persistent ear discharge
• No chronic disease like TB, arthritis, high BP, diabetes or heart disease
• No knock knees, varicose veins or hernia
• If LASIK done, must be 6 months post-surgery

Application Fee

• General: Rs. 297.20 (Rs. 250 + Rs. 47.20 processing fee)
• OBC/MOBC: Rs. 197.20 (Rs. 150 + Rs. 47.20 processing fee)
• SC/ST/BPL/PwBD: Rs. 47.20 (only processing fee)
• Payment mode: Online only

Selection Process

Selection will be done in 4 stages:

1. Written Examination: Two papers totalling 400 marks. Paper-I (General Ability and Intelligence): 200 marks, objective MCQ in English. Covers General Mental Ability, General Science, Current Affairs, Indian Polity & Economy, History and Geography. Paper-II (General Studies, Essay and Comprehension): 200 marks. Part A - Essay (80 marks, Assamese or English). Part B - Comprehension/Précis/Grammar (120 marks, English only). Paper-II is evaluated only for those who qualify Paper-I.
2. Physical Standard/Physical Efficiency Test (PST/PET): Conducted by State Level Recruitment Board centrally at Guwahati.
3. Medical Standards Test: Only those who qualify PET. Appeals against medical results to be made within 15 days.
4. Interview/Personality Test: 50 marks. Final merit = Written Exam marks + Interview marks.

How to Apply

1. Go to the APSC Recruitment website at apscrecruitment.in.
2. Click on Register Here and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) with valid email and mobile number.
3. After registration, log in and fill in the application form for Advt. No. 02/2026.
4. Upload required documents in PDF (max 4 MB, 200 dpi greyscale): age proof, educational certificates, PRC/Employment Exchange certificate, caste certificate, Small Family Norms declaration.
5. Upload recent photograph (50-200 KB) and signature (50-200 KB).
6. Preview the application, click Proceed to Pay, and complete fee payment online.
7. Submit before 7 June 2026. The fee can be paid till 9 June 2026.

For payment queries: GRAS Helpdesk 1800-102-1686. Other issues: cceapsc@gmail.com or 1800-572-23-43.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 5 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 8 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 7 June 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 9 June 2026
• Written Exam Date: To be announced

• Lead and supervise Home Guards units in the assigned district or zone of Assam
• Assist civil administration and police in maintaining law and order
• Coordinate disaster response, civil defence and emergency relief operations
• Manage training, discipline and welfare of Home Guards personnel
• Plan deployment of Home Guards during elections, festivals and VIP duties
• Maintain records, reports and statutory submissions to senior officers
• Conduct inspections of equipment, uniforms and accommodation of Home Guards units
• Liaise with district authorities, police and other security agencies on operational matters