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Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards under Assam Home Guards Services in the Home and Political Department. A total of 22 vacancies have been announced for eligible graduates.
Interested candidates can apply online through the official APSC recruitment portal. Candidates are advised to carefully read all eligibility criteria, physical standards, educational qualifications, exam pattern, PET details, salary structure, application fees and important dates before applying online.
📌 Assam PSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Post Name | Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards |
| Department | Home and Political Department |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 22 Posts |
| Job Type | Assam Government Job |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | apscrecruitment.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Online Application | 08 May 2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Application | 07 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 09 June 2026 |
📊 Vacancy Details Category Wise
| Category | Vacancies | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Open Category | 13 | 4 |
| OBC/MOBC | 3 | 1 |
| Tea Tribe & Adivasi | 0 | 0 |
| SC | 2 | 1 |
| STP | 3 | 1 |
| STH | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 7 |
Ex-Servicemen Reserved Posts: 1 Post
PwBD Reservation: Not Applicable
🎓 Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards | Candidates must possess a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. |
👨💼 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must be an Indian Citizen.
- Candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- Permanent Resident Certificate or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate will be accepted as domicile proof.
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01-01-2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 38 Years |
| SC/ST | 43 Years |
| OBC/MOBC | 41 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 50 Years (UR) |
Age will be calculated based on Class X/Class XII Admit Card or Marksheet only.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | ₹250 | ₹47.20 | ₹297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | ₹150 | ₹47.20 | ₹197.20 |
| SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | Nil | ₹47.20 | ₹47.20 |
📝 Selection Process
The Assam PSC Home Guards Recruitment selection process consists of the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Physical Standards Test (PST)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Medical Standards Test
- Interview / Personality Test
- Document Verification
📚 Assam PSC Home Guards Exam Pattern 2026
🧠 Paper-I: General Ability & Intelligence Test
| Paper | Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Ability & Intelligence Test | 200 Marks | Objective Type (MCQ) |
Topics Covered:
- General Mental Ability
- General Science
- Current Affairs
- Indian Polity & Economy
- History of India
- Indian & World Geography
📖 Paper-II: General Studies, Essay & Comprehension
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Studies, Essay & Comprehension | 200 Marks |
Essay Section: Candidates can write Essay in English or Assamese.
Language Section: Precis writing, comprehension and language skills will be in English only.
Interview / Personality Test: 50 Marks
🏃 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Meter Race | 16 Seconds (Max) | 18 Seconds (Max) |
| 800 Meter Race | 3 Min 45 Sec | 4 Min 45 Sec |
| Long Jump | 3.5 Meter Minimum | 3.0 Meter Minimum |
Note: Pregnancy at the time of PET shall be disqualification.
📏 Physical Standards
📐 Height Requirement
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/SC | 165 cm | 157 cm |
| ST(P)/ST(H) | 162 cm | 152.40 cm |
🫁 Chest Measurement
| Category | Normal | 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 standards.
👁️ Medical Standards
- Minimum distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 without glasses.
- Candidate should not have deafness or persistent ear discharge.
- No chronic sinusitis, skin diseases or serious physical deformities.
- No stammering or serious chronic disease.
- No knock knees, varicose veins or hernia.
- Candidate must be physically and mentally fit.
💵 Salary Structure & Benefits
| Pay Scale | Grade Pay | Pay Band |
|---|---|---|
| ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 | ₹11,800 | Pay Band – 3 |
Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Facilities
- Government Pension Benefits
- Job Security
- Promotional Opportunities
📄 Documents Required
- Class X/XII Admit Card or Marksheet
- Graduation Marksheet & Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- BPL Certificate (if applicable)
- Employment Exchange Certificate
- PRC Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Form-A Small Family Norms Declaration
🖥️ How to Apply Online
- Visit the official APSC Recruitment portal.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Login using registered credentials.
- Fill personal, educational and category details.
- Upload required documents in PDF format.
- Upload photograph and signature.
- Preview the application form carefully.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Take printout for future reference.
📑 Document size should not exceed 4 MB and scanning should preferably be done in 200 dpi grayscale.
🌍 Examination Zones
| Zone | Districts Covered |
|---|---|
| Silchar | Hailakandi, Sribhumi & Cachar |
| Jorhat | Golaghat, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Majuli, Charaideo, Sivasagar & Tinsukia |
| Nagaon | Dima Hasao, Hojai, Nagaon, Morigaon, Karbi Anglong & West Karbi Anglong |
| Tezpur | Biswanath, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur & Udalguri |
| Kokrajhar | Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhubri, Goalpara, Kokrajhar & South Salmara |
| Guwahati | Barpeta, Baksa, Kamrup Metro, Nalbari, Darrang, Bajali & Tamulpur |
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
Assam PSC Class-I Home Guards Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
📌 How many vacancies are available in Assam PSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026?
Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has announced a total of 22 vacancies for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards posts under the Home and Political Department.
🎓 What qualification is required for Assam PSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must possess a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university approved by the Government.
📅 What is the last date to apply online for Assam PSC Home Guards Vacancy 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is 07 June 2026 while the last date for application fee payment is 09 June 2026.
🏃 What are the PET requirements for Assam PSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026?
Candidates need to qualify Physical Efficiency Test including 100 meter race, 800 meter race and long jump. Male candidates must complete 100 meter race in 16 seconds maximum while female candidates must complete it in 18 seconds maximum.
💰 What is the salary of Assam PSC Class-I Home Guards Officer?
Selected candidates will receive salary in the pay scale of ₹22,000 to ₹97,000 with Grade Pay ₹11,800 under Pay Band-3 along with DA, HRA and other Assam Government allowances.
