APSC Scientific/Cultural Development Officer Recruitment Overview
1. Cultural Development Officer
No of posts: 28 posts
Name of department: Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Assam under Cultural Affairs Department
Category-wise vacancy:
- UR: 16
- OBC/ MOBC: 7
- SC: 1
- STP: 2
- STH: 2
Scale of pay: Rs, 14,000/- to 60,500/- Grade Pay: Rs. 8,700/-
Educational Qualification:
(i) Either (a) or (b) of the following:
- (a) Bachelor degree in any discipline from any Govt, recognized university with Diploma from Govt. recognized institute in Dance/ Drama/Diploma from Govt, recognized institute in Film making for Film Editing/ Motion Picture Photography/Acting/Sound Engineering.
- (b) Bachelor degree in music (Vocal/Instrumental/Sattriya) from any Govt, Music College/ Govt. recognized institute,
Or
- Bachelor degree in fine arts from any Govt, College of Art & Craft Govt, recognized institute,
Or
- Bachelor Degree in Cultural Studies from any recognized university/ Govt. recognized institute.
(ii) Preferable Qualification:
- (a) The candidate must possess adequate knowledge on Cultural Heritage of the state of Assam,
- (b) Any candidate having certificate of National/State Level performance may be given preference,
2. Scientific Officer
No of posts: 1 post UR: 1
Name of department: Directorate of Forensic Science, Guwahati, Assam
Scale of Pay: Rs. 30,000/- to 1,10,000/- Grade Pay: Rs. 12,700/-
Educational Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry or M.Sc. in Physics or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in Chemistry/ Physics from a recognized university.
3. Scientific Officer
No of posts: 12 posts
Category-wise vacancy:
- UR: 6
- OBC/ MOBC: 3
- SC: 1
- STP: 1
- STH: 1
Name of department: Regional Forensic Science Laboratories at Silchar, Bongaigaon, Tezpur and Dibrugarh
Scale of Pay: Rs. 30,000/- to 1,10,000/- Grade Pay: Rs. 12,700/-
Educational Qualification:
Instrumentation Division: M.Sc. in Physics with Electronics or M.Sc. in Electronics or M.Sc, in instrumentation or M.Sc.in Forensic Science with specialization in Physics with electronics/Electronics/instrumentation from a recognized university.
Questioned Documents Division: M,Sc. in Physics or M.Sc, in Chemistry or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in Physics/Chemistry from a recognized university.
Drugs and Narcotics Division: M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized university or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in Chemistry from a recognized university.
Toxicology Division: M.Sc. in Chemistry or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in Chemistry from a recognized university.
Biology Division: M.Sc. in Zoology or M.Sc. in Botany or M.Sc. in Biotechnology or M.Sc. in Anthropology(Physical) or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in Zoology/Botany/Biotechnology/Anthropology(Physical) from a recognized university.
Serology Division: M.Sc, in Zoology or M.Sc. in Botany or M.Sc. in Biotechnology or M.Sc. in Anthropology (Physical) or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in Zoology/Botany/Biotechnology/Anthropology (Physical) from a recognized university.
4. Junior Scientific Officer
No of posts: 7 posts
Name of department: Mobile Forensic Laboratories under the Directorate of Forensic Science, Assam.
Category-wise vacancy:
- UR: 3
- OBC/ MOBC: 2
- STP: 1
- STH: 1
Scale of pay: Rs. 22,000/- to 97,000/- Grade Pay: Rs. 11,800/-
Educational Qualification:
Biology Division: M.Sc. in Zoology or M.Sc. in Botany or M.Sc. in Biotechnology or M.Sc. in Anthropology(Physical) or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in Zoology/Botany/Biotechnology/Anthropology(Physical) from a recognized university.
Chemistry Division: M.Sc. in Chemistry or M.Sc. in Forensic Science with specialization in Chemistry from a recognized university.
Physics Division: M.Sc. in Physics or M,Sc, in Forensic Science with specialization in Physics from a recognized university.
Other Criteria of APSC Recruitment 2023
Age Limit: The candidates should not be less than 21 years of age and not more than 38 years of age as on 01/01/2023.
Age Relaxation: The category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below:
- SC: 5 years
- ST: 5 years
- OBC/ MOBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Citizenship: Candidates must be Indian Citizens as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.
Residentship:
- (i) The candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam.
- (ii) The candidate must produce PRC issued in Assam for educational purpose/ Employment Exchange Registration certificate / Voter ID card of the candidate or his/her parents will be treated as proof of residency along with the application form.
Application Fee for APSC Recruitment:
- General/EWS: 297.20
- SC/ST/OBC/MOBC: 197.20
- BPL: 47.20
- PwBD: 47.20
Payment Mode: Online
How to apply for APSC Recruitment 2023
Interested & eligible candidates must apply in the prescribed online application from on the official recruitment portal of APSC.
Step 1:Visit the official website of the APSC.
Step 2: Click here for filling out the application for Scientific/Cultural Development Officer.
Step 3: Click on the “New Registration” link.
Step 4: Fill in personal information and a valid e-mail Address and Mobile number. An e-mail/SMS will be received in the registered e-mail Id/Mobile number.
Step 5: Login using the Registration number & password.
Step 6: Upload the scanned copy of the photograph, self-attested certificates in proof of date of birth, educational/technical qualifications, and caste certificate i.e.SC/ST/OBC and click on the submit button.
Step 7: Download the Scientific/Cultural Development Officer application form and print it for future reference.
Important Dates and Links
| Important Events | Important Dates & Links |
| Online Application Start | 6th Sept.2023 |
| Application Last Date | 5th & 7th October 2023 |
| Official Notification | Cultural Officer || Scientific Officer |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
