Assam Geology & Mining Department Recruitment 2026 – Drilling Engineer Post
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment to the post of Drilling Engineer under the Directorate of Geology & Mining, Assam, which functions under the Mines and Minerals Department. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications from here.
QUICK OVERVIEW
| Recruiting Organization | Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) |
| Department | Directorate of Geology & Mining, Assam |
| Post Name | Drilling Engineer |
| Number of Posts | 01 |
| Advertisement No. | 06/2026 |
| Post Category | Open Category |
| Job Location | Assam |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 24 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23 July 2026 |
VACANCY DETAILS
- Post Name - Drilling Engineer
- Number of Posts - 01
- Post Category - UR
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
- OR
- Candidates who enrolled in AMIE before 31 May 2013 and successfully completed Parts A & B in Mechanical Engineering are also eligible.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates must be permanent residents of Assam. As proof of residency, applicants need to upload either:
- A valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) issued in Assam for educational purposes,
- OR
- A valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate issued in Assam.
AGE LIMIT
As on 01 January 2026, candidates must be:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 38 Years
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC/MOBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years as per applicable government rules
APPLICATION FEE
| Category | Total fee |
| General | ₹297.20 |
| OBC/MOBC | ₹197.20 |
| SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | ₹47.20 |
IMPORTANT DATES
| Starting Date of Online Application | 24 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 25 July 2026 |
SALARY
Selected candidates will receive a salary in the following pay structure:
| Pay Scale | Grade Pay | Pay Band |
| ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000 per month | ₹12,700 | PB - 4 |
SMALL FAMILY NORMS
- As per the Government of Assam rules, candidates are required to submit a Declaration regarding "Small Family Norms" (Form-A) while applying for the post.
- Applicants should ensure that the declaration is completed and uploaded in the prescribed format during the online application process.
SELECTION PROCESS
- Shortlisting of candidates
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Interview / Viva-Voce
- Any other selection method decided by APSC
EXAMINATION CENTRES
- Guwahati
- Jorhat
- Silchar
- Dibrugarh
- Tezpur
- Kokrajhar
- Nagaon
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Applicants should keep the following documents ready:
- Age proof document
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Permanent Resident Certificate or a valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate issued in Assam
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Small Family Norms" (Form-A)