Assam Soil Conservation Recruitment 2025: 34 Ranger & JE Vacancies Announced

The Soil Conservation Department of Assam, in collaboration with the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), has announced exciting employment opportunities for 34 positions. This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies for Soil Conservation Ranger and Junior Engineer roles, offering a promising career path for eligible candidates across Assam.

Soil Conservation Ranger Vacancies

A total of 16 posts are available for the Soil Conservation Ranger position. The vacancies are distributed across various categories to ensure fair representation:

• UR (Unreserved): 9 posts
• OBC/MOBC (Other Backward Classes/More Other Backward Classes): 1 post
• SC (Scheduled Caste): 3 posts
• STP (Scheduled Tribe Plains): 2 posts
• STH (Scheduled Tribe Hills): 1 post

Pay Scale: Candidates selected for the Ranger post will receive a pay in PB-3, ranging from Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 97,000, with a Grade Pay of Rs. 9,700/-. This reflects a competitive remuneration package for the role.

Age Limit: Applicants must be at least 21 years old and not exceed 38 years of age as of January 1, 2025. Specific age relaxations will be applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.

Educational Qualification: Eligibility requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science from a government-recognized university, with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Geology, Forestry, or Environmental Science. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Engineering (Agriculture/Civil) from a recognized university is also accepted.

Physical Fitness: Candidates must meet the prescribed physical standards, including height and chest measurements, as detailed in the official advertisement.

Junior Engineer Vacancies

For the Junior Engineer role, 18 posts are up for grabs, with category-wise distribution as follows:

• UR (Unreserved): 8 posts
• OBC/MOBC (Other Backward Classes/More Other Backward Classes): 6 posts
• SC (Scheduled Caste): 2 posts
• STP (Scheduled Tribe Plains): 1 post
• Reserved for TT & Adivasi: 1 post

Pay Scale: The Junior Engineer position offers a pay in PB-3, ranging from Rs. 14,000 to Rs. 70,000, with a Grade Pay of Rs. 8,700/-.

Age Limit: The age requirement for Junior Engineers is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 40 years as of January 1, 2025. Age relaxations will be provided for eligible categories.

Educational Qualification: Applicants must possess a 3-year Diploma Course in Civil Engineering or Agriculture Engineering from a government-recognized institution. Only regular diploma courses are considered valid; distance education diplomas are not accepted.

Eligibility Criteria for Assam Soil Conservation Recruitment

To be eligible for these positions, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen, as per Articles 5 to 8 of the Indian Constitution.
• Residency: Must be a permanent resident of Assam. Proof of residency, such as a Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued in Assam for educational purposes or an Employment Exchange Registration certificate, is required with the application.

Age Relaxation

The department provides age relaxation for candidates belonging to specific categories:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC/MOBC: 3 years
• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 10 years

Application Fee

The application fee varies based on the candidate's category:

How to Apply for Assam Soil Conservation Recruitment

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online through the official recruitment portal of the Assam Public Service Commission. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official Assam Public Service Commission recruitment portal.
2. Locate and click on the 'Online Application Form' link, typically found in the 'Important Web-Links' section.
3. Fill in all the required personal and educational details accurately on the application form.
4. Upload a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and any other necessary documents as specified.
5. Proceed to pay the application fee based on your category.
6. After successful payment and submission, ensure you click the submit button.
7. It is advisable to take a printout of the submitted application form for your records.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How many posts are vacant? There are a total of 34 vacant posts for Soil Conservation Ranger and Junior Engineer in Assam.
• What is the application start date? The online application process begins on July 9, 2025.
• What is the last date to apply? The closing dates are August 9, 2025, for Ranger posts and August 15, 2025, for Junior Engineer posts.