APSC is hiring! The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has announced openings for 9 Junior Development Officer (JDO) posts in Planning Services under the Transformation & Development Department, Govt. of Assam. If you’re interested and meet the eligibility criteria, Apply Online✅ now and take the next step in your career!
Name of the Post: Junior Development Officer (JDO) in Planning Services under Transformation & Development Department, Govt. of Assam.
Number of Post: 9 (Nine).
Important dates for Junior Development Officer:
| Starting date for Online Application | 25-03-2025 |
| Closing date for Online Application | 24-04-2025 |
| Last date for Payment of Application Fee | 26-04-2025 |
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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 | ₹9400.00 | Pay Band-3 |
Educational Qualification for Junior Development Officer:
Bachelor Degree in Arts, Science or Commerce from any recognized University with either Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Agricultural Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Anthropology, Social Work, Business Administration, Business Management, Geography or Commerce as one of the subjects. Preference shall be given to Honours graduates.
(Upload relevant all semester/year mark sheet reflecting the subjects and the final pass certificate)
Eligibility Criteria for Junior Development Officer:
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.
The Small Family Norms: As per Govt. notification No, ABP.69/2019/17, dated Dispur, the 6th Novembe/2019, candidates have to submit a declaration regarding “The Small Family Norms” in Form – A at the time of applying for the post.
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
Category wise breakup of vacant posts:
| Open Category | 03 |
| OBC/MOBC | 03 |
| SC | 01 |
| STP | 01 |
| STH | 01 |
| Total | 09 |
Note:
- PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities; RFW – Reserved for Women.
- Reservation as per draft advertisement received from Government against total numbers of posts in the cadre.
- NB: The Ex-Servicemen must upload Ex-Servicemen identity Card issued by Zila Sainik Welfare Office of the state of Assam and Discharge Book while applying for the reserved post.
Application Fees for Junior Development Officer:
| General | ₹297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | ₹197.20 |
| SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | ₹47.20 |
How to apply for Junior Development Officer:
If you’re interested and meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply online for the Junior Development Officer position through the official recruitment portal of the Assam Public Service Commission. Just follow these simple steps:
1️⃣ Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
2️⃣ Click on the Online Application Form link.
3️⃣ A new webpage will open—fill in all your personal and educational details as required.
4️⃣ Upload your passport-sized photograph, signature, and any other necessary documents.
5️⃣ Pay the application fee based on your category.
6️⃣ Finally, hit the Submit button and complete your application.
7️⃣ Don’t forget to print a copy of your submitted application for future reference!
Important web-links for Junior Development Officer:
| 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 Junior Development Officer:
How to become a Junior Development Officer?
Bachelor Degree in Arts, Science or Commerce from any recognized University with either Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Agricultural Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Anthropology, Social Work, Business Administration, Business Management, Geography or Commerce as one of the subjects. Preference shall be given to Honours graduates.
What is the salary of Junior Development Officer?
Pay scale + Grade Pay + other allowances as admissible to the Assam State Government employees from time to time (per month). Pay Scale- ₹22,000.00 to ₹97,000.00 and Grade Pay- ₹9400.00.
What is the starting date to apply online for Junior Development Officer?
Closing date for Online Application- 24-04-2025