Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | SLRC Assam Field Assistant Recruitment 2026, 72 posts, last date 14 November 2026
A government job opportunity has opened in Assam — and very little time is left to apply. The State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) for Class-III Posts, Assam, has invited online applications for 72 posts of Field Assistant (Statistics)/Enumerator in the Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam, under the centrally sponsored Integrated Sample Survey (ISS) scheme. The pay scale is Rs 14,000 to Rs 70,000 in Pay Band-2, plus Grade Pay of Rs 5,600 and allowances — and best of all, there is no application fee for any category.
The last date to apply is tomorrow, 14 November 2026, at 11:59 PM. If you are a graduate with a valid Assam Employment Exchange registration, do not wait — read the eligibility conditions and the list of documents below and submit your application today.
SLRC Assam Field Assistant Recruitment 2026 — At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) for Class-III Posts, Assam |
| Department | Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam, Chenikuthi, Guwahati-03 |
| Scheme | Centrally Sponsored Scheme — Integrated Sample Survey (ISS) |
| Advertisement No. | SLRC-G-III/179/AH & Vety./2026/79 (dated 29 September 2026) |
| Post name | Field Assistant (Statistics)/Enumerator |
| Total vacancies | 72 |
| Pay scale | Pay Band-2: Rs 14,000 – Rs 70,000 + Grade Pay Rs 5,600 plus allowances |
| Applications open | 15 October 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last date | 14 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age limit | 21 to 40 years (as on 1 January 2026) |
| Application fee | No fee — free for all categories |
| Selection | On the basis of merit (examination details on the application portal) |
| Official website | www.sebaonline.org |
How many posts are there, and for whom?
Of the 72 posts, 22 are reserved for women. The category-wise break-up is as follows:
| Category | Total posts | Reserved for women |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 37 | 11 |
| OBC/MOBC | 18 | 6 |
| OBC Tea Tribes & Adivasi Community | 1 | 0 |
| SC | 5 | 2 |
| ST (Plains) | 7 | 2 |
| ST (Hills) | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 72 | 22 |
In addition, 3 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) — one each for blindness and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, and locomotor disability — and 2 posts for ex-servicemen.
Who can apply? What is the eligibility?
Candidates must be Indian citizens. The advertisement gives two ways to meet the educational qualification — either one is enough:
- Option 1: A Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university, having studied at least one paper in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Social Science, Sociology or Psychology at graduate level.
- Option 2: A Bachelor’s degree in any subject with 50% marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard.
Language requirement: Candidates must have studied English and at least one local language — Assamese, Bengali or Bodo — as subjects at the HSLC level.
Computer knowledge: Knowledge of computers and comfort in keying data through a handheld device are required. Candidates must upload a Computer Course Certificate of at least six months’ duration from a Government-recognised institute.
Employment Exchange registration: A valid Employment Exchange registration certificate in the State of Assam is mandatory.
Candidates already in regular Government service must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority when asked, and a declaration on the Small Family Norms (Form-A) may also be required.
What is the age limit?
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Maximum age | 40 years (as on 1 January 2026) |
| SC/ST | 5 years’ relaxation |
| OBC/MOBC | 3 years’ relaxation |
| PwBD | 10 years’ relaxation |
| Ex-servicemen | 2 years’ relaxation |
The date of birth will be determined from the HSLC/Class X Pass Certificate or Admit Card issued by a recognised Board/Council — no other document will be accepted for this purpose.
How will candidates be selected? When is the exam?
According to the advertisement, selection will be on the basis of merit. The examination date, admit card date, exam pattern and syllabus are not specified in the advertisement — the detailed selection procedure and examination information are published on the application portal. Candidates should read the portal instructions carefully before preparing.
This information has not yet been officially announced — no examination date is given in this article because the advertisement does not announce one.
Which documents are required?
- HSLC/Class X Pass Certificate or Admit Card (as proof of date of birth)
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and marksheet
- Computer Course Certificate of at least six months (from a Government-recognised institute)
- Valid Assam Employment Exchange registration certificate
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/MOBC reservation, issued by the competent authority of the Government of Assam)
- PwBD certificate, where applicable (benchmark disability of 40% or more)
- Ex-Servicemen Identity Card and Discharge Book, where applicable
- NOC, for candidates in regular Government service (when asked)
How to apply online
- Visit the official application portal at www.sebaonline.org.
- Open the recruitment link for Field Assistant (Statistics)/Enumerator (ISS).
- Read the advertisement and eligibility conditions carefully.
- Fill in the online application form and upload the required certificates, including the Computer Course Certificate.
- If you wish to be considered under the Assam Public Services (Preferential Appointment) Rules, 1999, indicate your choice on the portal.
- Review all the details before submitting.
- Submit the form before 14 November 2026, 11:59 PM and keep a copy of the submitted application.
Note: Applications are accepted online only, and no fee is charged. Apply early to avoid last-minute network congestion.
Important links
- Apply online: www.sebaonline.org
- Official notification (PDF): animalhusbandry.assam.gov.in — Advertisement for the post of Field Assistant (Statistics)/Enumerator
- Department website: animalhusbandry.assam.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many posts are available in the SLRC Assam Field Assistant Recruitment 2026?
There are 72 posts of Field Assistant (Statistics)/Enumerator in the Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Assam, under the Integrated Sample Survey (ISS) scheme.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
14 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Applications opened on 15 October 2026.
Q3. What is the salary for the Field Assistant post?
The pay scale is Pay Band-2: Rs 14,000 – Rs 70,000 plus Grade Pay of Rs 5,600, along with applicable allowances.
Q4. Is there any application fee?
No — candidates of all categories can apply free of charge.
Q5. What is the educational qualification required?
A Bachelor’s degree in any subject with at least one paper in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Social Science, Sociology or Psychology at graduate level — or a Bachelor’s degree in any subject with 50% marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard. A six-month computer course certificate and a valid Assam Employment Exchange registration are also mandatory.
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Next Action
Eligible candidates should read the official notification and apply online at www.sebaonline.org before 14 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
Sources: SLRC Assam Advertisement No. SLRC-G-III/179/AH & Vety./2026/79 (29 September 2026); application portal www.sebaonline.org. The examination date and pattern have not been announced in the advertisement — check the official portal for details.
