Adviser (Finance) at Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) - LAST DATE 1JULY 2025

 

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) is inviting applications from Indian citizens for the prestigious post of Adviser (Finance) under the Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprise Department, located at Janata Bhawan, Dispur, Guwahati. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced professionals in finance and accounts to contribute to Assam’s governance. Below are the complete details to help you apply for this role.

Name of the Post

Adviser (Finance)
Under Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprise Department, Janata Bhawan, Dispur, Guwahati.

Number of Posts

1 (One)

Reservation of Posts

The post is under the Open Category with no reservations for other categories, as detailed below:

Service/Post	Open Category	OBC/MOBC	SC	STP	STH	Grand Total	PwBD	Ex-Servicemen
Adviser (Finance)	1 (Total), 0 (RFW)	0 (Total), 0 (RFW)	0 (Total), 0 (RFW)	0 (Total), 0 (RFW)	0 (Total), 0 (RFW)	1 (Total), 0 (RFW)	NIL	NIL

• PwBD: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities; RFW: Reserved for Women.
• Note: Ex-Servicemen must upload their Identity Card and Discharge Book issued by the Zila Sainik Welfare Office of Assam.

Scale of Pay

The salary structure for the post is as follows, along with usual allowances as per Assam Government rules:

Pay Scale	Grade Pay	Pay Band
Rs. 30,000 - 1,10,000	Rs. 16,900	4

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the post, candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Citizenship and Domicile:

   • Must be an Indian Citizen as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.
   • Must be a permanent resident of Assam and upload a valid Domicile Certificate (e.g., PRC).

2. Character Certificate:

   • Candidates must provide a certificate of good character from two respectable persons who are well-acquainted with (but not related to) the candidate.

3. Educational Qualification:

   • Minimum qualification: M.Com in Finance & Accounts or M.B.A. (Finance).
   • Upload all semester/year mark sheets reflecting the subjects and the final pass certificate.

4. Experience:

   • At least 10 years of experience in a Senior Managerial/Supervisory position in any Government/Semi-Government/Corporation/Board or Private Organization, preferably in Finance & Accounts.
   • Upload relevant documents to support the experience claim.

5. Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025):

   • Minimum: 45 years

   • Maximum: 52 years

   • Relaxations:

     • SC/ST: Up to 57 years (5 years relaxation).
     • OBC/MOBC: Up to 55 years (3 years relaxation).
     • PwBD: Up to the maximum age of retirement, irrespective of category.

   • Age proof must be based on Class-X/Class-XII Admit Card, Pass Certificate, or Marksheet issued by a recognized Central/State Board/Council. No other document will be accepted.

6. Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD):

   • Must possess a Benchmark Disability (minimum 40% disability) and provide a certificate issued by a competent authority.
   • Since no posts are reserved for PwBD, they will compete on general merit standards.

7. Government Employees:

   • Candidates in regular government service must upload a certificate proving their employment.
   • For pay protection or continuation of service, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority is required.

8. Small Family Norms:

   • Candidates must submit a declaration regarding Small Family Norms in Form-A as per Govt. Notification No. ABP.69/2019/17, dated 06-11-2019.

Application Fees

The application fee structure is as follows, including a processing fee charged by CSC-SPV:

Category	Application Fee (Rs)	Processing Fee (Rs)	Total Amount (Rs)
General	250	47.20	297.20
OBC/MOBC	150	47.20	197.20
SC/ST/BPL/PwBD	NIL	47.20	47.20

• Fee Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/BPL/PwBD candidates must upload a certificate from a competent authority to avail fee relaxation.
• Non-Refundable: Fees once paid are non-refundable and cannot be reserved for other examinations.
• Payment Issues: Contact GRAS Helpline (1800-212-11-88-66) or visit https://assamegras.gov.in/helpdesk/ for payment-related queries.

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How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for the post through the APSC Online Recruitment Portal:

1. Register:

   • Visit https://apscrecruitment.in and click on ‘Register Here’ to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic details.
   • Use a valid and active email address for registration.

2. Login and Fill OTR Details:

   • Log in with your credentials and provide details such as:
     • Personal Information
     • Educational Qualifications
     • Work Experience
     • Photo (50 KB - 200 KB, not older than 3 months)
     • Signature (50 KB - 200 KB)
   • Download the OTR details after submission.

3. Fill Application Form:

   • Go to the Applicant Section → Apply Section and fill out the application form.
   • Upload documents (e.g., Date of Birth, Qualifications, Experience) in PDF format (max 2 MB, 200 dpi grey scale).
   • Ensure mandatory fields (marked with *) are filled.

4. Preview and Submit:

   • Use the Preview option to check all details before final submission.
   • Click Submit for final submission or Cancel to make corrections.
   • No editing is allowed after final submission.

5. Pay Application Fee:

   • Pay the applicable fee online. Verify payment using the ‘Validate Payment’ button if issues arise.
   • An auto-generated email will be sent to your registered email ID upon successful submission.

6. Print Application:

   • Take a printout of the submitted application form for your records.

7. Common Service Centers (CSCs):

   • Applicants without debit card/internet banking can apply through nearest CSCs.

8. Multiple Applications:

   • Submit only one application per post. If multiple applications are submitted, ensure the one with the higher Application Number is complete, including fee payment.

9. Contact for Support:

   • Email: cceapsc@gmail.com
   • Phone: 1800-572-23-43 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, working days)

Important Dates

Event	Date
Starting Date for Online Application	02-06-2025
Closing Date for Online Application	01-07-2025
Last Date for Payment of Application Fee	03-07-2025

Documents Required at Interview

Candidates must produce the following original documents along with self-attested copies at the time of the interview:

• Class-X/Class-XII Admit Card, Pass Certificate, or Marksheet for age proof.
• Certificates and Marksheets from HSLC onwards.
• Degree/Diploma Certificate and mark sheets for all academic years.
• Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/MOBC, if applicable).
• BPL Certificate (if applicable).
• Declaration Form-A for Small Family Norms.
• Identity Proof (e.g., PAN Card, Aadhar, Voter ID, Passport, Driving Licence).
• Any other documents supporting claims made in the application.

Points to Note

• Eligibility Verification: Admission to selection stages is provisional and subject to eligibility verification. Candidature may be cancelled if eligibility conditions are not met.
• False Information: Providing incorrect or false information may lead to disqualification or penal action.
• Physical Standards: Candidates must meet physical requirements, if applicable, as set by the State Government.
• No Withdrawal: Candidature cannot be withdrawn after application submission.
• Interview: Candidates must attend a Viva-Voce/Personal Interview at a location specified by APSC. Travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
• Health: Selected candidates must undergo a medical examination if required.
• Canvassing: Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.
• Selection Procedure: Details will be notified later via corrigendum/addendum, if required.
• Zones for Examination: Examinations may be conducted zone-wise (Silchar, Jorhat, Nagaon, Tezpur, Kokrajhar, Guwahati), depending on the number of candidates.