Assam PSC JE Electrical 2026 — A Solid State Government Opportunity for Diploma Holders
Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the Junior Engineer (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 03/2026) for 53 vacancies in the Public Works (Building & NH) Department, Government of Assam. The post carries a Pay Band-2 scale of ₹14,000 – ₹70,000 with a Grade Pay of ₹8,700, making it one of the most attractive state-level engineering openings of 2026 for 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering holders.
Online applications open from 11 May 2026 and close on 10 June 2026. If you are an Electrical Diploma holder and a permanent resident of Assam, this is a clean, single-discipline opportunity with no overlap or confusion. Read this complete APSC JE Electrical 2026 guide on GovtJobsAlert.in for vacancy split, eligibility, fees, salary and step-by-step apply online instructions. For more Assam government job updates, keep an eye on our state page.
Key Highlights — Assam PSC JE Electrical 2026
APSC is the constitutional recruiting body for Group A, B and C posts under the Government of Assam, with offices at Jawaharnagar, Khanapara, Guwahati. The current recruitment fills Junior Engineer (Electrical) posts across the state cadre under the PWD (Building & NH) Department.
- Recruiting Body: Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)
- Department: Public Works (Building & NH), Govt. of Assam
- Advertisement Number: 03/2026
- Post Name: Junior Engineer (Electrical)
- Total Vacancies: 53
- Pay Scale: ₹14,000 – ₹70,000 + Grade Pay ₹8,700 (Pay Band-2)
- Job Location: Across Assam state
- Application Window: 11 May 2026 to 10 June 2026
- Selection Mode: Screening / Written Examination → Viva-Voce → DV → Medical (zone-wise across 6 zones)
Vacancy Breakdown — Assam PSC JE Electrical 2026 (Category-wise)
The 53 vacancies are reserved across the standard Assam state categories.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Open / Unreserved | 25 |
| OBC / MOBC | 14 |
| OBC / MOBC (Tea Tribe & Adivasi) | 3 |
| SC | 2 |
| ST (Plains) | 6 |
| ST (Hills) | 3 |
| Total | 53 |
Horizontal reservation includes 18 posts Reserved for Women (RFW), 3 posts for PwBD candidates and 2 posts for Ex-Servicemen — these are within the 53 total.
Eligibility Criteria — APSC JE Electrical 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from any institute recognised by AICTE. The Diploma must be a regular full-time course — Diplomas obtained through distance mode of education are not acceptable. All semester/year mark sheets and the final pass certificate must be uploaded with the application.
If you are a Diploma holder looking for government jobs in Assam, this is a focused state-cadre opening with strong long-term career prospects in PWD.
Domicile Requirement
Candidates must be Indian Citizens (as per Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution) and permanent residents of Assam. Either a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) of Assam (issued for educational purpose) or an Employment Exchange Registration Certificate is accepted as proof of residency.
Age Limit
The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 01 January 2026. Standard category-wise relaxation applies as per Government of Assam rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years (up to 45 years) |
| OBC / MOBC | 3 years (up to 43 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 42 years (UR), with further +3 OBC, +5 SC/ST |
| PwBD | 10 years irrespective of category |
What is the Salary for APSC Junior Engineer (Electrical) in 2026?
The Junior Engineer (Electrical) post is in Pay Band-2 with a basic pay scale of ₹14,000 – ₹70,000 plus a Grade Pay of ₹8,700.
- Pay Scale: ₹14,000 – ₹70,000
- Grade Pay: ₹8,700
- Pay Band: Pay Band-2
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Medical Allowance and other allowances admissible to Assam State Government employees from time to time
Approximate starting in-hand salary will be around ₹38,000 – ₹45,000 per month depending on place of posting and HRA slab.
The post is a permanent state-cadre position with regular increments, promotions and pension benefits as per Government of Assam service rules.
What is the Selection Process for APSC JE Electrical 2026?
Selection is conducted by APSC in multiple stages.
- Screening / Written Examination: Conducted zone-wise across six zones — Silchar, Jorhat, Nagaon, Tezpur, Kokrajhar and Guwahati — depending on the number of candidates.
- Viva-Voce / Interview: Shortlisted candidates from the written examination are called for Viva-Voce / Personal Interview.
- Document Verification: All originals are verified before final shortlisting.
- Medical Examination: Conducted if required.
The detailed examination scheme, syllabus and exam date will be notified by APSC later through a corrigendum / addendum on the official website. Browse our exam syllabus updates page for similar state-PSC engineering exam patterns.
How to Apply Online for APSC JE Electrical Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted only through the APSC Recruitment Portal. Candidates without internet banking / debit card facilities can also apply through nearby Common Service Centres (CSCs).
- Visit the APSC Recruitment Portal at https://apscrecruitment.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by clicking “Register Here” with a valid email address.
- Login with credentials and provide complete registration details.
- Read eligibility carefully and fill the online application — mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk.
- Upload required documents in PDF (size up to 4 MB, 200 dpi grey scale recommended).
- Upload a recent photograph (50–200 KB, not older than 3 months) and signature (50–200 KB).
- Tick the declaration checkbox to enable Preview, verify all details, then click “Proceed to Pay”.
- Pay the prescribed fee online and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
After successful submission, an auto-confirmation email/SMS is sent to your registered email and mobile.
Important Dates — APSC JE Electrical 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 05 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 12 June 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 January 2026 |
| Examination Date | To be notified later |
Application Fees — APSC JE Electrical 2026
The application fee includes APSC examination fee plus a CSC-SPV processing charge of ₹47.20 per candidate.
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹297.20 |
| OBC / MOBC | ₹197.20 |
| SC / ST / BPL / PwBD | ₹47.20 |
Payment is online only via the APSC Recruitment Portal (CSC-SPV gateway). Once paid, the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Essential Links — APSC JE Electrical Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for APSC JE Electrical Recruitment 2026
- Visit Assam PSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Assam Govt Jobs
If you are an Electrical Diploma holder permanently residing in Assam, the APSC JE (Electrical) 2026 recruitment is one of the cleanest, single-post opportunities in the state’s engineering cadre — apply on or before 10 June 2026 without delay. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Assam government job notifications and exam alerts.