Water Resources Department Recruitment 2025: Apply for 212 AE & JE Vacancies

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has issued job notification for the post of 212 vacancies in the Water Resources Department, Govt. of Assam. The listed posts are Assistant Engineer (Civil), Assistant Engineer (Mech), and Junior Engineer (Civil). Eligible and interested candidates should send their application online before of specified deadline

Vacancy Details

1. Assistant Engineer (Civil)

  • No. of Posts: 45
  • Category-wise Distribution:
  • UR: 5
  • SC: 7
  • STP: 5
  • STH: 4
  • OBC/MOBC: 24
  • Pay Scale:
    ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000/- (PB-4) with a Grade Pay of ₹12,700/-
  • Age Limit (as of 01-01-2025):
  • Minimum: 21 years
  • Maximum: 38 years
  • Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories (see below).
  • Educational Qualification:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) from a recognized Indian/Foreign university (AICTE/UGC-approved).
  • OR
  • AMIE (India) certification in Civil Engineering (if enrolled before 31-05-2013).
  • Distance education degrees are not accepted.

2. Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)

  • No. of Posts: 7
  • Category-wise Distribution:
  • UR: 5
  • STP: 1
  • OBC/MOBC: 1
  • Pay Scale:
    ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000/- (PB-4) with a Grade Pay of ₹12,700/-
  • Age Limit (as of 01-01-2025):
  • Minimum: 21 years
  • Maximum: 38 years
  • Educational Qualification:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) from a recognized university.
  • OR
  • AMIE (India) certification in Mechanical Engineering (if enrolled before 31-05-2013).
  • Distance education degrees are not accepted.

3. Junior Engineer (Civil)

  • No. of Posts: 160
  • Category-wise Distribution:
  • UR: 88
  • SC: 15
  • STP: 20
  • STH: 7
  • OBC/MOBC: 22
  • Pay Scale:
    ₹14,000 – ₹70,000/- (PB-2) with a Grade Pay of ₹8,700/-
  • Age Limit (as of 01-01-2025):
  • Minimum: 18 years
  • Maximum: 40 years
  • Educational Qualification:
  • A 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering/Construction Technology from an AICTE-recognized institute.
  • Only full-time, regular courses are accepted (distance education diplomas are invalid).

Eligibility Criteria

Residency Requirement

  • Candidates must be permanent residents of Assam.
  • Must submit a Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate.

Nationality

  • Applicants must be Indian citizens as per Articles 5-8 of the Indian Constitution.

Age Relaxation

  • SC/ST candidates: 5 years (up to 43 years for AE, 45 years for JE).
  • OBC/MOBC candidates: 3 years (up to 41 years for AE, 43 years for JE).
  • Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 10 years relaxation.

Application Process

Application Fee

CategoryFee (₹)
General/EWS297.20
OBC/MOBC197.20
SC/ST/BPL/PwBD47.20
  • Payment Mode: Online

Steps to Apply

  1. Visit the official APSC recruitment portal.
  2. Click on the “Online Application Form” link.
  3. Fill in personal, educational, and contact details.
  4. Upload scanned copies of:
  • Passport-sized photograph
  • Signature
  • Relevant documents (PRC, certificates, etc.)
  1. Pay the application fee as per your category.
  2. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Dates

PostStarting DateLast Date
AE (Civil)15 April 202514 May 2025
AE (Mechanical)23 April 202522 May 2025
JE (Civil)17 April 202516 May 2025

Important Links

FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for Water Resources Department Recruitment 2025?

  • The last date varies by post:
  • AE (Civil): 14 May 2025
  • AE (Mechanical): 22 May 2025
  • JE (Civil): 16 May 2025

2. How many vacancies are available?

  • Total vacancies: 212
  • AE (Civil): 45
  • AE (Mechanical): 7
  • JE (Civil): 160

3. Is distance education accepted for these posts?

  • No, only regular, full-time degrees/diplomas from AICTE/UGC-recognized institutes are valid.

Candidates willing to apply should do so shortly to prevent the inconvenience of last minute technical problems. To get more details refer to the official advertisement. 🚀