The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has announced recruitment for Urban Technical Officer (Junior Grade-III) posts under the Assam Urban Engineering Service cadre, Department of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of Assam. This post is ideal for engineering graduates seeking a government technical officer position.
Vacancy & Reservation Details
The total number of vacancies for different engineering disciplines and the category-wise
UTO 2025 Vacancy & Category-wise Reservation Details
Key Points
PwBD Reservations: Low Vision (Civil), Hearing Impairment (Mechanical), Locomotor Disability (Electrical) – only one post each.
Reserved for Women (RFW): Present in each discipline across some categories as detailed above.
Ex-Servicemen: Only 1 post in Civil/Public Health stream.
Category-wise and discipline-wise posts are strictly as per Govt. norms; candidates must upload relevant certificates when applying.
Pay Scale & Benefits
Pay Band: 4
Salary: ₹30,000 to ₹1,10,000 per month
Grade Pay: ₹12,700
Additional allowances as per Assam Government rules
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality & Domicile
Must be an Indian citizen (Articles 5–8 of Constitution)
Must be a permanent resident of Assam (Permanent Resident Certificate or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate mandatory)
Age Limit (As on 01-01-2025)
*Age proof must be valid Class X or XII Admit Card/Marksheet only.
Educational Qualifications
Application Process
Apply online only at https://apscrecruitment.in
One Time Registration (OTR) required before applying
Upload scanned documents (max 4 MB): Age certificate, educational certificates, caste/category, and other relevant documents
Recent Photograph and Signature must meet size requirements (50-200 KB)
Application fee varies by category (General: ₹297.20, OBC/MOBC: ₹197.20, SC/ST/PwBD/BPL: ₹47.20)
Important Dates:
Application Starts: 05-09-2025
Application Closes: 25-09-2025
Last Date for Fee Payment: 27-09-2025
Selection Process & Exam Zones
Selection mode details to be announced later (written exam, screening test, interview)
Exams may be conducted zone-wise based on candidate volume. Zones include Silchar, Jorhat, Nagaon, Tezpur, Kokrajhar, and Guwahati covering various districts
Probable Syllabus for UTO Recruitment 2025
The probable syllabus for this year's Urban Technical Officer (UTO) written exam (2025) for all disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental) under APSC is expected to closely follow the previous pattern outlined in the 2023 syllabus, with discipline-specific Paper-I and a common Paper-II (General Studies & General English).
Paper-I: Discipline-Specific (MCQ, 100 Marks, 2 Hours)
Paper-II: General Studies & General English (MCQ, 100 Marks, 2 Hours)
Notes & Guidance
Questions will use a multiple-choice format in both papers.
Technical paper content will be adapted to the relevant discipline as per minimum qualification (B.E./B.Tech standard syllabus).
For reference, candidates should practice with APSC Assistant Engineer (AE) previous year papers for the applicable engineering stream, as the pattern and difficulty are typically similar.
Always check for any new notification or corrigendum from APSC for updated/changed topics or weightage.
Previous Year Question Papers & Preparation Tips
Download previous year UTO and APSC Assistant Engineer papers from APSC ADDA Previous Year Papers
Practice these papers for understanding exam pattern, question type, and time management
Focus on weak subjects and revise thoroughly
Keep updated with official notifications via APSC website
Summary Table for Quick Reference
Prepare diligently and stay updated with APSC ADDA for the latest notices, guidance, and study materials for the Assam PSC Urban Technical Officer 2025 recruitment!