The Assam Public Service Commission released a job posting on February 24, 2025, for the position of Fisheries Development Officer in the Fishery Department of the Government of Assam. People should be aware that the APSC recruitment portal will be open for applications until March 23, 2025.
Fisheries Development Officer (FDO) Recruitment - Assam Fishery Department
Interested candidates can apply for the position of Fisheries Development Officer (FDO) under the Assam Fishery Department. The application window for the recruitment is available until March 25, 2025, at the official website: https://apscrecruitment.in/.
Recruitment Details
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| State | Assam |
| Post Name | Fisheries Development Officer (FDO) |
| Department | Fishery Department, Government of Assam |
| Number of Vacancies | 65 (UR: 30, OBC/MOBC: 17, SC: 5, ST(P): 6, ST(H): 3) (4 reserved for PwBD) |
| Eligibility Criteria | Educational Qualification: B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) from a UGC-recognized institution. Age Limit: 21-38 years as of 01.01.2025. Relaxation: OBC/MOBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD – 10 years. |
| Application Fee | UR: ₹297.20 OBC/MOBC: ₹197.20 SC/ST/BPL/PwBD: ₹47.20 |
| Selection Process | 1. Written Exam (Objective, 2 Papers of 150 Marks each) 2. Interview (15-30 minutes) 3. Document Verification |
| Pay Scale | ₹30,000/- to ₹1,10,000/- (Pay Band 4) + ₹12,700/- Grade Pay + Allowances |
| Official Website | https://apscrecruitment.in/ |
| Important Dates | Application Period: February 24 – March 23, 2025 Fee Payment Deadline: March 25, 2025 |
| Important Links | Apply Online Notification PDF |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 30 |
| OBC/MOBC | 17 |
| SC | 5 |
| ST (Plains) | 6 |
| ST (Hills) | 3 |
| PwBD | 4 (Reserved Horizontally) |
Eligibility Criteria
| Educational Qualification | B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) from a UGC-recognized institution. |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 21-38 years as of January 1, 2025 |
| Age Relaxation | OBC/MOBC: 3 years (up to 41 years) SC/ST (P)/ST (H): 5 years (up to 43 years) PwBD: 10 years |
Application & Processing Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | ₹250/- | ₹47.20/- | ₹297.20/- |
| OBC/MOBC | ₹150/- | ₹47.20/- | ₹197.20/- |
| SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | – | ₹47.20/- | ₹47.20/- |
Selection Process
| Written Exam | Mode: Offline Duration: Paper 1 & Paper 2 – 2.5 hours each Total Questions: 150 in each paper Maximum Marks: 150 in each paper Question Type: Objective Marking Scheme: 1 mark for each correct answer, no negative marking Sections: Paper 1: General Studies & Mental Ability, Paper 2: Fisheries Science Medium: English & Assamese |
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| Interview | Mode: Face-to-face Duration: 15-30 minutes Language: English/Assamese |
Pay Scale
| Salary Range | ₹30,000/- to ₹1,10,000/- (Pay Band 4) + ₹12,700/- Grade Pay + Allowances |
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FAQs
The application fee for APSC FDO Recruitment 2025 varies according to the category of the candidate:
- General Candidates: ₹250
- SC/ST/OBC/MOBC: ₹150
- BPL candidates: Nil (No fee)
- The fee can be paid online through the official portal during the application process.
To download the APSC FDO Admit Card 2025:
- Visit the official APSC website: www.apsc.nic.in.
- Log in to your account with your credentials.
- Navigate to the Admit Card section.
- Download the admit card for the FDO exam and take a printout.