Overview
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has announced the Screening Test schedule for recruitment to 16 Soil Conservation Ranger posts under Advertisement No. 25/2025. The examination will be conducted from November 1 to November 7, 2026, while the e-Admission Certificate will be available from October 27, 2026. Candidates should check the detailed paper-wise timetable and examination instructions on the commission’s website.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Post Name | Soil Conservation Ranger |
| Total Vacancies | 16 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | apsc.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | July 9, 2025 |
| Last Date | August 9, 2025 |
| E-Admission Certificate Release | October 27, 2026 |
| Scribe Request Deadline | Candidates must follow the deadline specified in the detailed schedule notice |
| Exam Date | November 1 to November 7, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
The Screening Test will be held over seven days. Candidates must refer to the official schedule PDF for their paper-wise examination date, reporting time, session and venue instructions. Entry will be subject to production of the e-Admission Certificate and an accepted original photo identity document.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants were required to possess the prescribed academic qualification by the closing date of the application process. The principal requirements include:
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant science, agriculture, forestry, environmental or engineering discipline from a recognised university or institution.
- Eligible disciplines must be among those specifically listed in Advertisement No. 25/2025.
- Candidates must be able to produce their degree certificate, marksheets and other supporting records during document verification.
- Applicants claiming reservation or another benefit must hold valid certificates issued by the competent authority.
Candidates should read the detailed advertisement before relying on equivalence between their degree and the notified qualification.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years.
- Maximum age: 38 years, calculated as per the cut-off date stated in the recruitment advertisement.
- Upper-age relaxation is applicable to SC, ST, OBC/MOBC, persons with benchmark disabilities and other eligible categories under Assam government rules.
- The date of birth recorded in the matriculation or equivalent certificate will generally be used for age verification.
Fees
- General category: ₹297.20.
- OBC/MOBC category: ₹197.20.
- SC/ST/BPL/PwBD categories: ₹47.20.
- The amount includes the applicable processing charge and taxes.
- Application fees paid during the registration period are generally non-refundable.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to comprise the following stages:
- Screening Test/Written Examination: Candidates must appear for the notified papers between November 1 and November 7, 2026. The test may be used to shortlist applicants for the next stage.
- Interview: Candidates qualifying in the written stage may be called for an interview or personality assessment, subject to the recruitment rules and shortlist ratio.
- Document Verification: Final eligibility will be confirmed through verification of educational, age, category, identity and other relevant certificates.
Mere participation in the Screening Test does not guarantee selection. Candidature may be cancelled if an applicant fails to meet the notified eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
The online application window for this recruitment has closed. Candidates who submitted their forms can review the process and prepare for the examination through the following steps:
- Visit the APSC website at apsc.nic.in and open the recruitment or examination section.
- Locate Advertisement No. 25/2025 for the Soil Conservation Ranger post and read the notification carefully.
- During the application period, candidates were required to register through the online recruitment portal using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Complete the form with personal, educational, category and communication details exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Upload the photograph, signature and supporting certificates in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the applicable fee online and retain the submitted application form and payment receipt.
- From October 27, 2026, download the e-Admission Certificate and verify the name, roll number, paper, date, time and venue.
- If the admission certificate contains an error, contact the commission promptly through the channel provided in the examination notice.
- Candidates eligible to use a scribe must submit their request and prescribed documents within the deadline mentioned in the official schedule.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the APSC Soil Conservation Ranger Exam 2026 be held?
The Screening Test will be conducted from November 1 to November 7, 2026, as per the paper-wise schedule.
2. When can candidates download the e-Admission Certificate?
The e-Admission Certificate will be released on October 27, 2026 through the APSC website.
3. How many Soil Conservation Ranger vacancies are available?
The recruitment drive covers 16 Soil Conservation Ranger posts under Advertisement No. 25/2025.
