🌿 APSC Soil Conservation Ranger Recruitment 2025 – 16 Vacancies | Apply Online
📢 APSC Soil Conservation Ranger 2025: Notification Overview
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has announced recruitment for the post of Soil Conservation Ranger under the Soil Conservation Department. A total of 16 posts are available. This is a golden opportunity for science and engineering graduates looking to join Assam Government Services.
- Apply Online From: 9th July 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 9th August 2025
- Application Fee Payment Last Date: 11th August 2025
🏢 Post Details
- Post Name: Soil Conservation Ranger
- Department: Soil Conservation Department, Assam
- Total Vacancies: 16
- Pay Scale: ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 + Grade Pay ₹9,700 (PB-3) + other allowances
📊 Vacancy Breakup
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women (RFW) |
|---|---|---|
| Open (UR) | 09 | 03 |
| OBC/MOBC | 01 | 00 |
| SC | 03 | 01 |
| STP | 02 | 01 |
| STH | 01 | 00 |
| Total | 16 | 05 |
| PwBD | 01 | — |
| Ex-Servicemen | 00 | — |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
📘 Educational Qualification:
Candidate must possess any one of the following degrees from a Government-recognized university:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics/Chemistry/Botany/Geology/Forestry/Environmental Science as one of the subjects.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Agricultural Engineering / Civil Engineering
🏠 Domicile Requirement:
Candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam with either of the following:
- Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC)
- Valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025):
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 38 years
- Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC/MOBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to 50 years (with additional relaxation as applicable)
🧪 Physical Standard & Test
| Gender | Height (cm) | Chest (cm) | Expansion (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 155 | 79 | 84 |
| Female | 145 | — | — |
Physical Test:
- Male: 25 km walk in 4 hours
- Female: 16 km walk in 4 hours
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process will involve a written exam followed by interview/viva.
| Paper | Type | Duration | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | MCQ (OMR) | 2 Hours | 100 | Yes (-0.25) |
| General English | Descriptive | 3 Hours | 100 | No |
| Optional Subject I | MCQ (OMR) | 2 Hours | 200 | Yes (-0.25) |
| Optional Subject II | MCQ (OMR) | 2 Hours | 200 | Yes (-0.25) |
📚 Optional Subjects (Choose Any 2):
- Agriculture / Agriculture Engineering / Horticulture (only one from this group)
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Geology
- Forestry
- Environmental Science
- Civil Engineering
📘 Syllabus Highlights
General Knowledge:
- Current Affairs (India & Assam)
- History, Geography, Economy
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Environment of Assam
- Numerical Aptitude
General English:
- Grammar (Tense, Voice, Narration)
- Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution
- Comprehension, Sentence Structure
Level: All papers are Graduate Level.
💰 Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee | CSC Fee | Total (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 250 | 47.20 | 297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | 150 | 47.20 | 197.20 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/BPL | 0 | 47.20 | 47.20 |
🗓️ Important Dates
- Start of Online Application: 9th July 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 9th August 2025
- Last Date to Pay Fees: 11th August 2025
🔗 Important Links
📌 Final Words
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Assam Government as a Soil Conservation Ranger. Prepare well and submit your application before the deadline. Follow APSC ADDA for previous year papers, mock tests, and syllabus-wise preparation content.