The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) is hiring for the positions of Senior Information & Public Relations Officer and Junior Information & Public Relations Officer in the Information, Public Relations, Printing & Stationery Department of Assam. There are a total of 10 vacancies available. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website. Don't miss this opportunity to join APSC and build a rewarding career in information and public relations.
Post Name
Senior Information & Public Relations Officer
Junior Information & Public Relations Officer
Organization
Assam Public Service Commission
Total Posts
10 Posts
Job Location
Assam
Application Start
Last Date to Apply
17th & 18th July 2023
Vacancy Details:
1. Senior Information & Public Relations Officer
- Number of posts: 4 posts
- Category-wise vacancy:
- Unreserved (UR): 3
- Other Backward Classes/MOBC: 1
- Scale of Pay: Rs. 30,000/- to 1,10,000/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 13,900/-
- Educational Qualification:
- Candidates should have a graduate degree in Science/Arts/Commerce from a recognized university (Professional/Technical Degrees allowed).
- A degree/diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication from a UGC-recognized institute or a minimum of five years' experience in Journalism in a responsible capacity in a Newspaper/News/Public Relations Organization/Government Public Relations Department.
- Proficiency in English language.
- Knowledge of Assamese or any other regional language or the local language of the state.
- Knowledge of Computer Application. Candidates must possess a minimum of 6 (six) months Diploma/Certificate in computer proficiency from a government-recognized institute.
2. Junior Information & Public Relations Officer
- Number of posts: 6 posts
- Category-wise vacancy:
- Unreserved (UR): 4
- Scheduled Tribe Plains (STP): 1
- Scheduled Tribe Hills (STH): 1
- Scale of Pay: Rs. 30,000/- to 1,10,000/- GP: Rs. 12,700/-
- Educational Qualification:
- A graduate in Science/Arts/Commerce from a recognized university only will be acceptable (Professional/Technical Degrees allowed).
- A degree/diploma in Journalism or in Mass Communication from an Institute recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) or at least three years' experience in Journalism in a responsible capacity in a Newspaper/News/Public Relations Organization/ Government Public Relations Department.
- A good command over English.
- Knowledge of Assamese or any other regional language or the local language of the state.
- Knowledge of Computer Application. Candidates must possess a minimum of 6 (six) months Diploma/Certificate in computer proficiency from a government-recognized institute.
Other Criteria:
- Age Limit: Candidates should be at least 21 years of age and not more than 38 years of age as of 01/01/2023.
- Age Relaxation: The following category-wise age relaxations apply:
- SC: 5 years
- ST: 5 years
- OBC/MOBC: 3 years
- Citizenship: Candidates must be Indian Citizens as per the definition provided in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.
- Residency:
- Candidates must be permanent residents of Assam.
- Proof of residency can be provided through a PRC (Permanent Resident Certificate) issued in Assam for educational purposes, an Employment Exchange Registration certificate, or a Voter ID card of the candidate or their parents.
- Application Fee:
- General/EWS: Rs. 297.20/-
- SC/ST/OBC/MOBC: Rs. 197.20/-
- BPL/PwBD: Rs. 47.20/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Please ensure you read the official notification for further information.
How to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the Senior & Junior IPRO Vacancies by visiting the official recruitment portal of the Assam Public Service Commission. Please follow the steps below:
- Scroll down and go to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the Online Application Form link.
- A new webpage will open.
- Enter all the required personal and educational details.
- Upload your passport-sized photograph, signature, and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Finally, click on the submit button.
- Don't forget to take a printout of the submitted application form.
Please ensure that you follow these steps carefully while applying online.
Documents Size: Educational Qualification, Work Experience, Photo (Min size-20 KB & Max size-200 KB and not older than 3 months) & Signature (Min size-20 KB & Max size-200 KB).
For any other issues related to online application form you can contact the following-
Email: cceapsc@gmail.com
Contact No: 1800-572-23-43
(From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all working days.)
Important Dates:
- Staring date of submission of online application: 18th June 2023
- Last date of submission of online application: 17th July 2023 [Senior IPRO]
- Last date of submission of online application: 18th July 2023 [Junior IPRO]
Important Web-Links:
Senior IPRO Advertisement Details
Junior IPRO Advertisement Details
Frequently Asked Questions
A: There are a total of 10 vacancies, including 4 for Senior Information & Public Relations Officer and 6 for Junior Information & Public Relations Officer.
A: For both positions, candidates should have a graduate degree in Science/Arts/Commerce from a recognized university. Professional/Technical Degrees are also accepted. Additionally, a degree/diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognized institute or relevant experience in Journalism is required.
A: The pay scale for the Senior Information & Public Relations Officer is Rs. 30,000/- to 1,10,000/- with a Grade Pay of Rs. 13,900/-.
A: Yes, candidates should be at least 21 years old and not exceed 38 years of age as of 01/01/2023. Age relaxation is applicable for certain categories as per government rules.
A: Yes, candidates with technical degrees in Science/Arts/Commerce are eligible to apply for the Junior Information & Public Relations Officer position.
A: Yes, knowledge of Assamese or any other regional/local language of the state is required for both positions.
A: Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official recruitment portal of the Assam Public Service Commission. The application form is available on the website, and applicants need to fill in their personal and educational details, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
A: The application fee for General/EWS candidates is Rs. 297.20/-, while SC/ST/OBC/MOBC candidates need to pay Rs. 197.20/-. For BPL/PwBD candidates, the fee is Rs. 47.20/-. The payment can be made online.
A: The application process starts on 18th June 2023. The last date to submit the online application for Senior Information & Public Relations Officer is 17th July 2023, and for Junior Information & Public Relations Officer, it is 18th July 2023.
A: For any issues or queries related to the online application form, you can contact the Assam Public Service Commission through email at cceapsc@gmail.com or call 1800-572-23-43 during working hours.
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