The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. 02/2026) for the recruitment of Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards under the Home and Political Department, Government of Assam.
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online starting May 8, 2026. The complete details regarding eligibility, physical standards, and important links are provided below.
APSC Class-I Home Guard Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Advt. No. | 02/2026 |
| Name of Post | Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards |
| Total Vacancies | 22 Posts |
| Job Location | Assam |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website |
Vacancy Details by Category
Unreserved (Open Category): 13 Posts (4 reserved for women)
OBC / MOBC: 3 Posts (1 reserved for women)
SC: 2 Posts (1 reserved for women)
ST (P): 3 Posts (1 reserved for women)
ST (H): 1 Post
Total Posts: 22 Posts
(Includes 1 post reserved for Ex-Servicemen)
Salary & Pay Scale
Scale of Pay: Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 97,000 per month
Grade Pay: Rs. 11,800 (Pay Band – 3)
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Assam.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a government-recognized university.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026):
Minimum: 21 years
Maximum: 38 years
Upper age relaxation is applicable as per government rules (3 years for OBC/MOBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and up to 50 years for Ex-Servicemen).
Physical Standards
Height (Minimum):
Male (General/OBC/SC): 165 cm | ST(P)/ST(H): 162 cm
Female (General/OBC/SC): 157 cm | ST(P)/ST(H): 152.40 cm
Chest (Male & Female):
General/OBC/SC/ST(P): Normal 80 cm, Expanded 85 cm
ST(H): Normal 78 cm, Expanded 83 cm
Application Fee
General: Rs. 297.20
OBC / MOBC: Rs. 197.20
SC / ST: Rs. 47.20
BPL / PwBD: Rs. 47.20
Important Dates
Online Application Starts: 08-05-2026
Online Application Closes: 07-06-2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 09-06-2026
Important Online Links
🔗 Important Web-Links
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Here |
| Online Application Link | Apply Online |
| Official APSC Website | Visit Site |
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