The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released Advt. No. 25/2025 inviting online applications for the recruitment of Soil Conservation Ranger under the Soil Conservation Department, Government of Assam.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website https://apscrecruitment.in from 9th July 2025 to 9th August 2025.
Post Details:
Post Name: Soil Conservation Ranger
Department: Soil Conservation Department, Assam
Total Vacancies: 16 Posts
Pay Scale: ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 (PB-3) + Grade Pay ₹9,700 + other allowances
Reservation Breakdown:
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 09 |
| OBC/MOBC | 03 |
| SC | 00 |
| ST(P) | 03 |
| ST(H) | 01 |
| PwBD | 01 (HI) |
| Women Reserved | 05 (RFW) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 00 |
| Total | 16 |
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics/Chemistry/Botany/Geology/Forestry/Environmental Science
ORBachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Agriculture Engineering / Civil Engineering
(All degrees must be from Govt.-recognized universities)
Examination
| Paper | Type | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Objective (MCQ) | 2 Hours | 100 |
| General English | Descriptive | 3 Hours | 100 |
| Optional Subject-I | Objective (MCQ) | 2 Hours | 200 |
| Optional Subject-II | Objective (MCQ) | 2 Hours | 200 |
Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer in MCQ papers.
Optional Subjects: Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering
(Note: Candidates can’t choose more than one subject from Agriculture/Agriculture Engineering/Horticulture group)
Physical Standard Requirements:
| Category | Height (cm) | Chest (cm) Normal | Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 155 | 84 | +5 |
| Female | 145 | 79 | +5 |
Physical Test:
Male: 25 km walk in 4 hours
Female: 16 km walk in 4 hours
Eligibility Conditions:
Age Limit: 21 – 38 years as on 01-01-2025
SC/ST: +5 years
OBC/MOBC: +3 years
Ex-Servicemen: Up to 50 years
PwBD: +10 years
Domicile: Permanent Resident Certificate / Employment Exchange Registration of Assam required
Application Fee:
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | ₹250 | ₹47.20 | ₹297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | ₹150 | ₹47.20 | ₹197.20 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/BPL | NIL | ₹47.20 | ₹47.20 |
Important Dates:
Online Application Start: 09 July 2025
Online Application Last Date: 09 August 2025
Last Date of Fee Payment: 11 August 2025
How to Apply:
Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
Fill in the application with valid details
Upload required documents (DOB, qualifications, etc.)
Pay the application fee online
Submit and download the application form for future reference
Documents Required:
Date of Birth proof
Educational Certificates and Mark Sheets
Caste/PwBD/PRC Certificates (if applicable)
Small Family Norm Declaration
Ex-Servicemen ID & Discharge Book (if applicable)
NOC for Government employees (if applicable)
Important Instructions:
Upload correct and legible documents only
Once submitted, no edits allowed
Multiple applications will be rejected unless higher Application ID is complete
IMPORTANT LINKS
Application Form: Click Here
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