APSC Junior Manager in APGCL: Syllabus, Apply Now

APSC Junior Manager Recruitment 2026 (APGCL): Apply Online for 31 Posts | Electrical, Mechanical, IT, Instrumentation & Civil

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Junior Managers in Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL). A total of 31 vacancies have been announced across Electrical, Mechanical, Information Technology, Instrumentation and Civil disciplines.

Highlights

Organization: Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)
Post Name: Junior Manager (APGCL)
Total Posts: 31
Advertisement No: 10/2026
Job Location: Assam
Application Mode: Online
Starting Date: 22 July 2026
Last Date: 21 August 2026
Salary: Rs.25,000/- to Rs.92,000/- + Grade Pay Rs.12,100/-

APSC APGCL Junior Manager Vacancy 2026

Discipline	Vacancies
Electrical	12
Mechanical	06
Information Technology	02
Instrumentation	02
Civil	09
Total	31

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	22 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	21 August 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	23 August 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Full-Time Diploma in Engineering from Government/Government Recognised/AICTE approved Polytechnic Institutions.

Electrical: Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
Mechanical: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Information Technology: Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering/Information Technology/Computer Technology.
Instrumentation: Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering.
Civil: Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Minimum Marks Required:

General Category – 60%
SC/ST Category – 50%

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	38 Years

Age Relaxation

SC/ST Candidates – 5 Years (up to 43 years)
OBC/MOBC Candidates – 3 Years (up to 41 years)
PwBD Candidates – 10 Years
Ex-servicemen – Maximum age 50 years for UR category (additional relaxations applicable).

Salary Details

Pay Scale: Rs.25,000/- to Rs.92,000/-
Grade Pay: Rs.12,100/-
Other Benefits: DA, HRA and other allowances admissible under Assam Government Rules.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Processing Fee	Total
General	Rs.250	Rs.47.20	Rs.297.20
OBC/MOBC	Rs.150	Rs.47.20	Rs.197.20
SC/ST/BPL/PwBD	NIL	Rs.47.20	Rs.47.20

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must be an Indian Citizen.
Must be a permanent resident of Assam.
Permanent Resident Certificate or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate is mandatory.
Candidates must fulfill all educational qualifications before applying.
Government employees must upload appropriate certificates/NOC if applicable.
Declaration regarding Small Family Norms (Form-A) is mandatory.

Documents Required

HSLC/Class X Admit Card or Certificate (DOB proof).
Diploma Mark Sheets and Final Certificate.
Permanent Resident Certificate/Employment Exchange Certificate.
Caste Certificate (if applicable).
PwBD Certificate (if applicable).
NOC (for Government Employees).
Passport Size Photograph (50 KB – 200 KB).
Signature (50 KB – 200 KB).

Selection Process

The detailed selection procedure will be notified later by APSC. Depending upon the number of applications received, the Commission may conduct:

Screening Examination
Written Examination
Interview/Viva-Voce
Document Verification
Medical Examination (if required)

Probable Syllabus for APGCL Junior Manager Recruitment 2026

Important Note: The official syllabus for APGCL Junior Manager Recruitment 2026 has not yet been released. The following syllabus has been prepared based on the previous APGCL Junior Manager (2023) and AEGCL Junior Manager (2023) examinations and is highly expected to remain similar for the 2026 recruitment.

Expected Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper-I	Concerned Engineering Discipline	100 Marks	2 Hours
Paper-II	General Studies	100 Marks	2 Hours
Total	---	200 Marks	4 Hours

Electrical Engineering (Detailed Probable Syllabus)

1. Basic Electrical Engineering

Ohm's Law
Kirchhoff's Current and Voltage Laws
Faraday's Law
Left Hand Rule
Thevenin's and Norton's Theorems
Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
Electromotive Force (EMF)
Loop and Node Analysis
Voltage and Current Sources
Resistance, Inductance and Capacitance
Reactance and Impedance
Magnetic Circuits
MMF, Flux, Reluctance and Susceptance
Electromagnetic Induction
Eddy Currents
Basics of Transformers, Generators and Motors
PMMC and MI Instruments
Wattmeter and Energy Meter
Semiconductors
Diodes and Rectifiers

2. Electrical Circuits

Phasors and Phasor Algebra
Balanced and Unbalanced Polyphase Circuits
Test Signals
Star-Delta Transformation
Network Theorems
Parameters of Electromagnetic Circuits
RLC Series and Parallel Resonance
Mesh Analysis
Node Analysis

3. Electrical Engineering Materials

Conducting Materials
Insulating Materials
Magnetic Materials
Properties and Applications

4. Electrical Instruments & Measurements

Principles of Measurements
Classification of Instruments
Accuracy and Sensitivity
Damping and Control Forces
Shunts and Multipliers
Measurement of Resistance
DC Potentiometers
AC Bridges
Multimeters
Power Factor Meters
Synchroscopes

5. Electrical Machines

Classification of DC Machines
Constructional Features
Torque and EMF Equations
Excitation Systems
Motor Performance
Speed Control
Efficiency Calculations
Transformers and Equivalent Circuits
Voltage Regulation
Three Phase Induction Motors
Torque Characteristics
Starting Methods
Three Phase Synchronous Machines
Parallel Operation
Synchronous Motors
V-Curves
Single Phase Motors
Starting Characteristics

6. Generation, Transmission & Distribution

Thermal Power Plants
Hydel Power Plants
Nuclear Power Plants
Prime Movers and Alternators
Voltage Levels
Transmission Line Conductors
Transmission Line Parameters
Voltage Regulation
Corona Effect
DC and AC Distribution Systems
Distribution Feeders and Distributors
Power Factor Improvement
Substations
Electrical Earthing
Switches and Isolators
Circuit Breakers
Fault Current Analysis
Protective Devices
Relays and Fuses
Alternator Protection
Transformer Protection
Over Voltage Protection

7. Electrical Estimation & Costing

Residential Electrical Installations
Industrial Electrical Installations
UPS Systems
Diesel Generator Sets
Selection of Electrical Materials
Cost Estimation
Design of Three Phase Four Wire Systems
Overhead Line Estimation
Tender Preparation

8. Electrical Power Utilization

Lighting System Design
Resistance Heating
Induction Heating
Arc Heating
Dielectric Heating
Electric Welding
Electrochemical Processes
Electrical Drives
Starting and Braking Methods
Speed Control Techniques
Motor Selection

9. Power Electronics

Power Diodes
Darlington Pair
Thyristors
Firing Circuits
Thyristor Family
Controlled Rectifiers
Uncontrolled Rectifiers
Selenium Rectifiers
Power MOSFETs
Applications of Power Electronics

10. Digital Electronics

Digital Signals
Logic Gates
Boolean Algebra
Logic Families
Multiplexers and Demultiplexers
Encoders and Decoders
Flip Flops
Registers
Counters
OPAMP Applications
A/D and D/A Conversion

11. Computer Programming

Low Level and High Level Languages
Flow Charts
Algorithms
Assemblers
Macros
Sub-routines and Co-routines
Loaders
Linkers
Editors and Compilers
Programming in C
Programming in C++
File Handling

General Studies (Detailed Probable Syllabus)

Subject	Marks
General English	25
General Aptitude & Emotional Intelligence	50
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	25

General English

Sentence Completion
Sentence Improvement
Spotting Errors
Ordering of Words in Sentences
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms and Phrases
Fill in the Blanks
Word Groups

General Aptitude & Emotional Intelligence

Time and Distance
Series
Analogy
Direction Sense
Statements
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Personality and EQ
Ability Model of Emotional Intelligence
Trait Model of Emotional Intelligence
Mixed Model of Emotional Intelligence
Bar-On Model
Genos Model
Assessment of Emotional Intelligence
EQ and Workplace Relationships
Improving Emotional Intelligence

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

National Current Affairs
International Current Affairs
Assam Current Affairs
Who's Who
Sports
Books and Authors
Awards and Honours
Science and Technology
Important Inventions and Discoveries
Abbreviations
Important General Knowledge

Preparation Tip: Paper-II is scoring if prepared consistently. Candidates should particularly focus on Assam Current Affairs, Reasoning, Emotional Intelligence and English Grammar.

Mechanical Engineering (Detailed Probable Syllabus)

1. Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Materials

Force Systems and Free Body Diagrams
Moments and Couples
Equilibrium of Forces
Centroid and Centre of Gravity
Friction and its Applications
Simple Lifting Machines
Work, Power and Energy
Simple Stress and Strain
Elastic Constants
Hooke's Law
Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams
Bending and Shearing Stresses
Torsion of Circular Shafts
Thin Cylinders and Thin Spherical Shells
Columns and Struts
Theories of Failure
Strain Energy
Impact Loading

2. Engineering Materials

Classification of Engineering Materials
Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Materials
Mechanical Properties of Materials
Heat Treatment Processes
Alloys and their Applications
Powder Metallurgy
Composite Materials
Corrosion and its Prevention
Testing of Materials
Stress-Strain Behaviour of Materials

3. Design of Machine Elements

Design Fundamentals
Factor of Safety
Design against Static and Dynamic Loads
Riveted and Welded Joints
Shafts, Keys and Couplings
Power Screws and Fasteners
Springs and Bearings
Flywheels
Belt Drives and Rope Drives
Chain Drives
Gears and Gear Trains
Clutches and Brakes
IC Engine Components

4. Hydraulics & Hydraulic Machines

Properties of Fluids
Fluid Pressure and its Measurement
Buoyancy and Floatation
Fluid Kinematics
Continuity Equation
Bernoulli's Equation
Flow through Pipes
Losses in Pipes
Venturimeter and Orificemeter
Hydraulic Turbines
Centrifugal Pumps
Reciprocating Pumps
Performance Characteristics of Pumps

5. Thermal Engineering

Laws of Thermodynamics
Properties of Steam
Steam Boilers
Steam Turbines
Steam Nozzles
Air Compressors
Gas Turbines
Internal Combustion Engines
Air Standard Cycles
Fuel and Combustion
Refrigeration Systems
Air Conditioning Systems
Psychrometry
Heat Transfer Mechanisms
Heat Exchangers

6. Theory of Machines

Kinematics of Machines
Mechanisms and Machines
Velocity and Acceleration Analysis
Cam Mechanisms
Governors
Balancing of Rotating Masses
Gyroscopic Effects
Vibrations
Simple Harmonic Motion
Turning Moment Diagrams
Flywheels
Dynamometers

7. Production & Industrial Engineering

Metal Casting Processes
Metal Forming Processes
Welding Processes
Machining Operations
Cutting Tools
Limits, Fits and Tolerances
Metrology and Measurements
CNC Machines
Production Planning and Control
Inventory Control Techniques
PERT and CPM
Quality Control
Industrial Safety
Operations Research
Work Study and Time Study

Civil Engineering (Detailed Probable Syllabus)

1. Strength of Materials & Theory of Structures

Normal Stress and Strain
Shearing Stress and Shearing Strain
Hooke's Law
Stress-Strain Behaviour of Mild Steel
Poisson's Ratio
Torsion of Circular Shafts
Pure Bending Theory
Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams
Bending of Composite Sections
Shearing Stresses in Beams
Mohr's Circle for Plane Stress
Principal and Maximum Shearing Stresses
Euler's Formula for Columns
Slope and Deflection of Beams
Moment Area Theorems
Castigliano's Theorem
Energy Methods
Influence Lines
Trusses
Cables and Three Hinged Arches

2. Water Resources Engineering

Rainfall Measurement
Hydrology
Runoff Analysis
Hydrographs
Flood Studies
Flood Forecasting
Reservoir Routing
Channel Routing
Flood Protection Measures
River Training Works
Well Hydraulics
Irrigation Systems
Command Area
Duty and Delta
Canal Outlets
Crop Water Requirements

3. Fluid Mechanics

Properties of Fluids
Manometry
Pressure Measurement
Forces on Plane and Curved Surfaces
Continuity Equation
Momentum Equation
Bernoulli's Equation
Venturimeter
Orifices
Weirs and Notches
Laminar and Turbulent Flow
Darcy Weisbach Equation
Moody Diagram
Open Channel Flow
Manning's Formula

4. Geotechnical Engineering

Soil Formation and Classification
Index Properties of Soil
Clay Mineralogy
Permeability of Soil
Darcy's Law
Seepage Analysis
Compaction of Soil
Consolidation Theory
Terzaghi's Theory
Shear Strength of Soil
Soil Exploration
Shallow Foundations
Deep Foundations

5. Highway & Railway Engineering

Highway Geometric Design
Cross Sectional Elements
Sight Distances
Horizontal and Vertical Curves
Flexible Pavement Design
Pavement Components
Traffic Characteristics
Traffic Volume Studies
Origin-Destination Studies
Traffic Capacity Studies
Railway Track Components
Construction and Maintenance of Railway Tracks
Points and Crossings

6. Surveying

Contouring
Theodolite Surveying
Measurement of Angles
Setting Out of Lines
Trigonometrical Levelling
Tacheometry
Curves and Setting Out Methods
Electronic Theodolites
Total Station Surveying

7. Structural Design

Working Stress Method
Limit State Method
Singly Reinforced Sections
Doubly Reinforced Sections
Rectangular and Tee Beams
Shear and Torsion Design
Development Length
One Way and Two Way Slabs
Short and Long Columns
Design of Isolated Footings
Design for Flexure and Compression
Steel Structures
Riveted Connections
Welded Connections
Tension Members
Compression Members
Splicing and Lacing
Beam Column Connections
Roof Trusses

8. Environmental Engineering

Water Quality Parameters
Per Capita Water Demand
Population Forecasting
Water Treatment Processes
Water Distribution Systems
Quantity of Sewage
Dry Weather Flow
Storm Runoff
Sewer Appurtenances
Characteristics of Sewage
Sewage Treatment and Disposal
Sludge Digestion

Information Technology (Detailed Probable Syllabus)

1. Object Oriented Programming in C++

Principles of Object Oriented Programming
Classes and Objects
Functions
Constructors and Destructors
Inheritance
Polymorphism
Encapsulation
Pointers in C++
Arrays and Strings

2. Database Management System (DBMS)

Database Concepts
Database Models
Types of Databases
Relational Data Models
ER Diagrams
Normalization
SQL Queries
Transaction Processing
Concurrency Control
Lock Based Protocols

3. Operating Systems

Introduction to Operating Systems
Evolution of Operating Systems
Components and Services
Process Management
Scheduling Algorithms
Memory Management
Input Output Management
File System Management
Security and Protection

4. Data Structures & Algorithms

Introduction to Data Structures
Analysis of Algorithms
Sorting Algorithms
Searching Algorithms
Stacks
Queues
Linked Lists
Trees and Traversals
Graphs
Hashing Techniques

5. Microprocessor & Assembly Language Programming

Basics of Microprocessors
16-bit Microprocessors
Instruction Sets
Assembly Language Programming

6. Data Communication & Computer Networks

Network Topologies
Networking Devices
Transmission Media
OSI Reference Model
TCP/IP Fundamentals
Communication Protocols

7. Multimedia & Web Development

Multimedia Fundamentals
Audio Fundamentals
Image Fundamentals
Image and Graphics Processing
World Wide Web and its Evolution
HTML
CSS

8. Computer Organization & Architecture

Hardware and Software Organization
Addressing Modes
CPU Design
Memory Organization
Input Output Organization
DMA Data Transfers

9. Basic Electronics

Digital Electronics
Number Systems
Logic Gates
Boolean Algebra
Flip-Flops
Memories
Semiconductors
Rectifiers and Filters
Transistors

10. Software Development

Software Development Process
Analysis Models
Design Models
Software Testing Fundamentals

11. Computer Hardware & Maintenance

Motherboard and its Components
Memory Devices
Storage Devices
Input Output Devices
Power Supply Units
Troubleshooting Techniques
Computer Maintenance

Instrumentation Engineering (Detailed Probable Syllabus)

1. Electrical Circuits

Circuit Laws
Network Theorems
RLC Circuits
Transient Analysis
Resonance
Three Phase Circuits

2. Signals & Systems

Continuous and Discrete Time Signals
Fourier Series
Laplace Transform
Z-Transform
Sampling Theorem
Signal Analysis Techniques

3. Control Systems

Open Loop and Closed Loop Systems
Transfer Functions
Block Diagram Reduction
Time Domain Analysis
Frequency Response Analysis
Stability Analysis
PID Controllers

4. Analog Electronics

Semiconductor Devices
Diodes and Applications
Transistors
Amplifiers
Oscillators
Operational Amplifiers

5. Digital Electronics

Number Systems
Logic Gates
Boolean Algebra
Flip Flops
Counters
Registers
Memory Devices
A/D and D/A Converters

6. Measurements

Measurement Systems
Error Analysis
Transducers
Calibration Techniques
Electronic Instruments
Data Acquisition Systems

7. Sensors & Industrial Instrumentation

Temperature Sensors
Pressure Sensors
Flow Measurement Instruments
Level Measurement Devices
Industrial Process Control
PLC Fundamentals

8. Communication & Optical Instrumentation

Analog Communication Systems
Digital Communication Systems
Optical Fibres
Optical Sensors
Communication Protocols
Industrial Communication Networks

Preparation Strategy for APGCL JM 2026

Allocate 70% of your preparation time to Technical Subjects.
Prepare Assam Current Affairs of at least the last 10-12 months.
Solve previous year APGCL and AEGCL Junior Manager question papers.
Practice MCQs regularly from Diploma level subjects.
Complete General Studies simultaneously with Technical preparation.
Revise formulae and numerical concepts every week.
Attempt at least one mock test every week during the last two months.
Focus more on conceptual clarity rather than rote learning.

Subject-wise Preparation Weightage

Section	Recommended Preparation Time
Technical Subjects	70%
General Studies	30%

Important Books

Subject	Recommended Books
Civil Engineering	R.K. Rajput, B.C. Punmia, R.S. Khurmi
Electrical Engineering	B.L. Theraja, V.K. Mehta and R.K. Rajput
Mechanical Engineering	R.S. Khurmi and R.K. Jain
Information Technology	Galvin, Tanenbaum and Herbert Schildt
Instrumentation	A.K. Sawhney and Nagrath & Gopal
General Studies	Lucent GK, Assam Year Book and Current Affairs Notes

Last Minute Preparation Tips

Complete the Technical Syllabus at least one month before the examination.
Maintain short notes for important formulae and concepts.
Revise Current Affairs daily.
Solve previous year questions repeatedly.
Attempt full-length mock tests in a time-bound manner.
Focus on Diploma level fundamentals as most questions are conceptual.
Do not ignore General Studies as it contributes significantly to the final score.

APSC ADDA's Recommendation

Candidates preparing for APGCL Junior Manager Recruitment 2026 should primarily focus on Diploma level concepts prescribed in the previous APGCL and AEGCL Junior Manager examinations. Since the official syllabus has not yet been released, completing the entire probable syllabus provided above will ensure comprehensive preparation for both Technical and General Studies papers.

For best results, candidates should complete the syllabus at least one month before the examination and dedicate the remaining time exclusively to revision, MCQ practice and mock tests.

Examination Zones

Zone	Districts Covered
Silchar	Hailakandi, Sribhumi & Cachar
Jorhat	Golaghat, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Majuli, Charaideo, Sivasagar & Tinsukia
Nagaon	Dima Hasao, Hojai, Nagaon, Morigaon, Karbi Anglong & West Karbi Anglong
Tezpur	Biswanath, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur & Udalguri
Kokrajhar	Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhubri, Goalpara, Kokrajhar & South Salmara
Guwahati	Barpeta, Baksa, Kamrup, Kamrup Metro, Nalbari, Darrang, Bajali & Tamulpur

How to Apply?

Visit the official APSC Recruitment Portal.
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not registered.
Login using your registered credentials.
Fill in all required details carefully.
Upload all necessary documents.
Preview the application form before submission.
Pay the prescribed application fee.
Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Points

No correction is allowed after final submission.
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Candidates should apply well before the closing date.
Fee once paid is non-refundable.
All uploaded documents must be clear and legible.
The Commission reserves the right to modify examination zones based on the number of applicants.

FAQs

How many vacancies are available?

There are a total of 31 Junior Manager vacancies.

What is the salary of APGCL Junior Manager?

The salary ranges from Rs.25,000/- to Rs.92,000/- with Grade Pay of Rs.12,100/- along with admissible allowances.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date for online application submission is 21 August 2026.

Can Diploma holders apply?

Yes. Full-Time Diploma holders in the prescribed engineering disciplines are eligible.

Final Words

The APSC APGCL Junior Manager Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for Diploma Engineering graduates seeking Assam Government jobs. Candidates are advised to read the eligibility conditions carefully and submit their applications well before the last date to avoid technical issues.

APSC Junior Manager in APGCL: Syllabus, Apply Now