APSC Junior Engineer (Mechanical) Recruitment 2025 (Water Resources Dept.) – 17 Posts
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has announced recruitment for Junior Engineer (Mechanical) under the Water Resources Department, Assam. A total of 17 vacancies are available through Advt. No. 18/2025. Eligible candidates can apply online from 8th May 2025 to 7th June 2025.
Vacancy Details
Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women (RFW) |
---|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) | 10 | 4 |
OBC/MOBC | 4 | 2 |
OBC (Tea Tribes & Adivasi) | 1 | 0 |
SC (Scheduled Caste) | 0 | 0 |
STP (Scheduled Tribe – Plains) | 0 | 0 |
STH (Scheduled Tribe – Hills) | 2 | 1 |
Total | 17 | 7 |
Special Categories
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) – 1 post
- 1 Post for Blindness & Low Vision (Lv)
- Ex-Servicemen – 0 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from an AICTE-recognized institute.
- Diploma must be from a regular (non-distance) course.
Other Eligibility
- Nationality: Indian citizen as per Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.
- Domicile: Permanent resident of Assam (upload PRC or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate).
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST - 5 years, OBC/MOBC - 3 years, PwBD - 10 years, Ex-Servicemen - Up to 42 years (UR)
Application Fees
Category | Fee (INR) |
---|---|
General | 297.20 |
OBC/MOBC | 197.20 |
SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | 47.20 |
How to Apply?
- Visit https://apscrecruitment.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
- Fill the online application form.
- Upload required documents (PRC, diploma certificates, caste certificate, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout.
Probable Exam Syllabus
Exam Pattern
- Total Marks: 200
- Paper 1: General Studies (100 Marks)
- Paper 2: Mechanical Engineering (Diploma Level) (100 Marks)
- Question Type: Objective MCQ
General Studies Syllabus (100 Marks)
- Current Events of National & International Importance
- History of India
- Physical & Political Geography
- Indian Economy, Indian National Movement
- Mental Ability
- Role and Impact of Science and Technology in India
- Indian Polity, Political System of India
- Indian Culture & Literature
Mechanical Engineering Syllabus (100 Marks)
- Basic Thermodynamics
- Heat Engines
- Theory of Machines
- Fluid Mechanics
- Manufacturing Technology
- Strength of Materials
- Power Plant Engineering
Study Tips
- General Studies: Read newspapers like The Hindu for current affairs. Use NCERT books for History, Geography, and Polity. Practice mental ability questions from RS Aggarwal.
- Mechanical Engineering: Focus on core concepts using books like Thermodynamics by PK Nag, Fluid Mechanics by RK Bansal, and Strength of Materials by RS Khurmi. Solve previous years’ papers.
- Take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy for MCQs.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (OMR Based)
- Document Verification
- Viva-Voce / Interview (if applicable)
Documents Required at Interview
- Admit card of Class X/XII (age proof)
- All mark sheets & certificates from HSLC onwards
- Diploma certificate
- Caste/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Small Family Norms Declaration (Form A)
- NOC for Govt. employees (if applicable)
Important Links
Final Words
The APSC JE Mechanical 2025 exam under the Water Resources Department offers a great opportunity for diploma holders to secure a government job in Assam. Prepare thoroughly with the syllabus and practice OMR-based MCQs. Stay updated via APSC ADDA for more resources.
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