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  • The APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 08/2026) has been released by the Assam Public Service Commission for 1 vacancy of Geophysicist under the Directorate of Geology and Mining, Assam, in the Mines and Minerals Department. Interested and eligible candidates who are permanent residents of Assam can apply online through the official APSC recruitment portal from 15 July 2026 to 14 August 2026. This article covers complete details of APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026, including eligibility criteria, age limit, pay scale, application fee, and how to apply online.

APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026 Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationAssam Public Service Commission (APSC)
Advertisement Number08/2026
Memo Number108PSC/DR-51/1/2026-27
Advertisement Date10 July 2026
Post NameGeophysicist
DepartmentDirectorate of Geology and Mining, Assam (Mines and Minerals Department)
Number of Vacancies01
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Application Start Date15 July 2026
Application Last Date14 August 2026
Official Websitehttps://apscrecruitment.in
  • Here is a quick summary table of the APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026 notification for candidates to get all the important details at a glance.

APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Starting date for online application15 July 2026
Closing date for online application14 August 2026
Last date for payment of application fee16 August 2026
Cut-off date for calculating age01 January 2026
  • Candidates are strongly advised to submit their online application well in advance without waiting for the closing date, to avoid last-minute technical issues.

APSC Geophysicist Vacancy and Reservation Details

CategoryNumber of Vacancies
Open Category01
OBC/MOBC00
TT & ADIVASI00
SC00
STP00
STH00
PwBD00
Ex-Servicemen00
Grand Total01
  • APSC has notified 1 vacancy for the post of Geophysicist under the Open category. There is no reservation under OBC/MOBC, TT & ADIVASI, SC, STP, STH, or PwBD categories for this post, and no vacancy is reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
  • Note: Since there is no post reserved for PwBD candidates, they will need to compete with other candidates without any PwBD reservation, though a candidate with a Benchmark Disability of 40% or more may still apply subject to producing the necessary certificate.

APSC Geophysicist Eligibility Criteria 2026

  • Candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions to apply for the APSC Geophysicist post:
  • The candidate must be an Indian Citizen as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.
  • The candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam.
  • A valid Permanent Resident Certificate issued in Assam for educational purposes, or an Employment Exchange Registration Certificate, must be uploaded as proof of residency.

Educational Qualification

  • Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in any one of the following disciplines from a University or Institution recognized by the Government:
  • M.Sc. in Geophysics
  • M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics
  • M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics
  • M.Sc. Tech. in Geophysics
  • M.Tech. in Exploration Geophysics
  • M.Tech. in Geophysics
  • Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geophysics
  • Candidates must upload mark sheets of all semesters/years reflecting the subjects studied, along with the final pass certificate.

Age Limit

CategoryAge RelaxationUpper Age Limit
SC/ST5 years43 years
OBC/MOBC3 years41 years
PwBD (irrespective of category)10 years48 years
  • The candidate should not be less than 21 years of age and not more than 38 years of age as on 01 January 2026. The upper age limit is relaxable as follows:
  • The age of candidates will be calculated based on the Class-X/Class-XII Examination Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet issued by a recognized Central/State Board/Council, where the Date of Birth is clearly reflected. No other document will be accepted as age proof.

APSC Geophysicist Salary and Pay Scale 2026

Pay ScaleGrade PayPay Band
Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 1,10,000Rs. 13,900Pay Band - 4
  • The selected candidate will receive the following pay scale, grade pay, and other allowances as admissible to Assam State Government employees from time to time.

APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

CategoryApplication Fee (Rs.)Processing Fee by CSC-SPV (Rs.)Total Amount (Rs.)
General25047.20297.20
OBC/MOBC15047.20197.20
SC/ST/BPL/PwBDNIL47.2047.20
  • As part of the Digital India initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), APSC charges a processing fee through CSC-SPV in addition to the category-wise application fee.
  • Candidates claiming fee relaxation under SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/BPL must produce a certificate of the claimed category issued by a competent authority.
  • Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will not be considered and will be summarily rejected.
  • Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, nor can they be carried forward to any other examination or selection.
  • Last date for payment of application fee is 16 August 2026.

APSC Geophysicist Selection Process 2026

  • As per the official notification, this is a Direct Recruitment, and the detailed selection procedure will be notified later, followed by a corrigendum/addendum if required. The Commission will decide the selection provision considering the status, cadre, and grade of the post, or the number of applications received. Depending on the number of candidates, the Commission may conduct a Screening Examination, Written Examination, and/or Interview/Viva-Voce Test, and may conduct these zone-wise as per the districts mentioned in the notification.

Documents Required for APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026

  • Candidates must upload the following documents/certificates in PDF format (file size not exceeding 4 MB, legible in print, scanned at 200 dpi in greyscale) at the time of applying online:
  • Permanent Resident Certificate of Assam (or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate)
  • Mark sheets of all semesters/years and final pass certificate of the postgraduate qualifying degree
  • Class-X/Class-XII Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet clearly showing Date of Birth, for age proof
  • Experience certificate for the required 5 years of Geophysical work experience
  • Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/MOBC candidates seeking reservation/fee relaxation)
  • BPL certificate, wherever applicable
  • Benchmark Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates, if claiming category benefits)
  • Declaration Form-A regarding Small Family Norms, as per Govt. Notification No. ABP.69/2019/17 dated 6 November 2019
  • Certificate of regular Government service and/or No Objection Certificate (NOC), for candidates already working in Government service
  • Recent passport-size photograph (50 KB to 200 KB, not older than 3 months) and signature (50 KB to 200 KB)

How to Apply for APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026

  • Eligible candidates can apply online for the Geophysicist post by following these steps:
  • Visit the official APSC Recruitment website at https://apscrecruitment.in
  • New users must click on the 'Register Here' link and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process using a valid and active e-mail address and mobile number
  • After registration, log in using the registered e-mail/mobile number and password
  • Fill in the required registration and application details as asked in the form; mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*)
  • Upload all required documents/certificates in PDF format (Date of Birth proof, educational qualification, caste/category certificate, etc.) as per the specified size and format
  • Upload a recent photograph and signature as per the specified size
  • Use the Preview option to check that all uploaded documents are clear and legible before final submission
  • Click 'Proceed to Pay' to pay the prescribed application fee, or 'Cancel' to make corrections
  • Complete the fee payment; note that the fee once paid will not be refunded
  • On successful submission, an auto-generated confirmation e-mail/SMS will be sent to the registered e-mail ID/mobile number
  • Take a printout of the submitted online application form and retain the hard copy for future reference
  • Applicants without a debit card or internet banking facility may also fill and submit their application through the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).

Important Instructions for APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026

  • Applicants must apply online only through https://apscrecruitment.in. No other mode of application will be accepted.
  • Required certificates relating to age, caste, and minimum educational qualification will be fetched from the OTR profile. Candidates must update their OTR profile if any additional documents are to be uploaded in support of the advertised post.
  • No editing of the application will be allowed after final submission, so applicants must ensure all details and uploads are correct before submitting.
  • No request for withdrawal of candidature received after submission of the application will be entertained under any circumstances.
  • At any stage of the selection process, no candidate shall be allowed to change their claimed category/sub-category.
  • Candidates furnishing wrong, erroneous, or incorrect information may be disqualified from appearing for any post advertised by the Commission.
  • Candidates must produce original documents/certificates along with self-attested copies at the time of interview, failing which they will not be allowed to appear.
  • The date for determining eligibility of all candidates in every respect shall be the closing date for submitting the online application, unless specifically mentioned otherwise.
  • The Commission does not defray travelling or other expenses of candidates summoned for interview.
  • Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate.
  • For payment-related queries, contact the GRAS Helpdesk at 1800-102-1686 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on all working days).
  • For any other issues related to the online application form, contact e-mail [email protected] or Helpline No. 1800-572-23-43 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on all working days).

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Q2. How many vacancies are there in APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026?

  • There is 1 vacancy notified, under the Open category, with no reservation for OBC/MOBC, SC, ST, PwBD, or Ex-Servicemen categories.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for APSC Geophysicist post?

  • Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech./M.Tech. in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, or Exploration Geophysics, or an Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. in Geophysics, from a Government-recognized University or Institution.

Q5. What is the age limit for APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026?

  • Candidates must be between 21 and 38 years of age as on 1 January 2026, with age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC/MOBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates.

Q6. What is the salary for the APSC Geophysicist post?

  • The post carries a pay scale of Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 1,10,000 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 13,900 under Pay Band-4, plus other allowances admissible to Assam State Government employees.

Q7. What is the application fee for APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026?

  • The total application fee is Rs. 297.20 for General category, Rs. 197.20 for OBC/MOBC, and Rs. 47.20 for SC/ST/BPL/PwBD candidates (inclusive of Rs. 47.20 processing fee).
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