The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released a recruitment notification for 14 Inspector of Legal Metrology posts under the Food, Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs Department, Assam. If you meet the eligibility criteria and are looking to build a career in the government sector, don’t miss this opportunity. Apply Online✅ now and take the next step toward a stable and rewarding future!
Name of the Post: Inspector of Legal Metrology under Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Department.
Number of Post: 14 (Fourteen)
Important dates:
| Starting date for online application | 31-03-2025 |
| Closing date for online application | 20-04-2025 |
| Last date for payment of application fee | 22-04-2025 |
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Age Limit:
The candidates should not be less than 21 years of age and not more than 38 years of age as on 01-01-2025.
Age relaxation:
The category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC/ MOBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex- servicemen: 3-5 years
- For more details check official notification.
Eligibility Criteria for Inspector of Legal Metrology:
- The candidate must be an Indian Citizen as defined in Article 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India and must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- As a domicile proof of the candidate, he/she must upload a copy of the valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purpose/Employment Exchange Registration Certificate will be treated as proof of residency.
Education Qualification:
A candidate should hold a Bachelor Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects or Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
The Small Family Norms: As per Govt. notification No. ABp.6g/201g/17, dated Dispur, the 6th November/2019, candidates have to submit a declaration regarding “The Small Family Norms” in Form – A at the time of applying for the post.
| Before filling up the application form, candidates must note that the required certificates relating to age, caste and minimum educational qualification will be fetched from the OTR profile. Candidates are to update the OTR profile if any additional documents are to be uploaded in support of the advertised post. |
Job Reservation for Inspector of Legal Metrology:
| Open Category | 07 |
| OBC/MOBC | 03 |
| SC | 02 |
| STP/H | 02 |
| Total | 14 |
Scale of Pay: Pay scale + Grade Pay + other allowances as admissible to the Assam State Government employees from time to time (per month).
| Pay Scale | Grade Pay | Pay Band |
| ₹22,000.00 to ₹97,000.00 | ₹9,400.00 | Pay Band-3 |
Application Fees for Inspector of Legal Metrology:
| General | 297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | 197.20 |
| SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | 47.20 |
For PwBD Category Candidate: to be eligible for consideration under PwBD category, a candidate must possess Benchmark Disability and must produce necessary certificate issued by the competent authority.
For Government Employees of the state of Assam: Candidates, already in regular Government service, whether in permanent or temporary capacity other than casual/ad-hoc/daily wages/hourly paid/contract basis, in order to prove their employment, must upload a certificate against the applied post, issued by the competent authority under which he/she is working.
However, candidates, seeking pay protection, continuation in service etc. must upload ‘No objection Certificate (NOC) against the applied post, issued by the competent authority under which he/she is working.
Zone wise distribution of test centers:
| Silchar | Hailakandi, Sribhumi & Cachar |
| Jorhat | Golaghat, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Majuli, Charaideo, Sivasagar &Tinsukia |
| Nagaon | Dima Hasao, Hojai, Nagaon, Morigaon, KarbiAnglong & West Karbi Anglong |
| Tezpur | Biswanath, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur & Udalguri |
| Kokrajhar | Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhubri, Goalpara, Kokrajhar & South Salmara |
| Guwahati | Barpeta, Baksa, Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), Nalbari, Darrang, Bajali & Tamulpur |
Note: The Commission has the discretion to reduce or increase the number of zones depending upon the number of candidates.
How to Apply for Inspector of Legal Metrology:
If you’re interested in the Inspector of Legal Metrology position and meet the eligibility criteria, you can easily apply online through the official website of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC). Just follow these simple steps to complete your application:
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Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section below.
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Click on the link that says Online Application Form.
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A new page will open—log in or register if you’re a new user.
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Fill in all your personal and educational details accurately.
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Upload your passport-sized photo, signature, and any other required documents.
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Pay the application fee based on your category.
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Once everything looks good, click the Submit button.
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After submission, make sure to download or print a copy of your application form for your records.
Important web-links for Inspector of Legal Metrology:
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Small Family Norms Declaration- Form A | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions for Inspector of Legal Metrology:
What is the salary of Inspector of Legal Metrology?
Pay Scale- ₹22,000.00 to ₹97,000.00, Grade Pay- ₹9,400.00, Pay Band-3
What is the qualification required for Inspector of Legal Metrology?
A candidate should hold a Bachelor Degree in Science with Physics as one of the subjects or Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
What is the last date for Inspector of Legal Metrology?
Last Date of Online Application- 20-04-2025.