APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay an application fee along with a processing fee charged by CSC-SPV as part of the Digital India initiative. The fee structure varies by category, and the last date for payment is 16 August 2026.

Candidates claiming fee relaxation under SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/BPL must produce a certificate of the claimed category issued by a competent authority. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will not be considered and will be summarily rejected. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, nor can they be carried forward to any other examination or selection.

Selection Process

The selection for the APSC Geophysicist post is categorized as Direct Recruitment. While the detailed selection procedure will be announced later, the Commission reserves the right to conduct various stages based on the number of applications received.

The Commission will decide the selection provision considering the status, cadre, and grade of the post, or the number of applications received. Examinations may be conducted zone-wise as per the districts mentioned in the notification.

Salary

Selected candidates for the Geophysicist position will receive an attractive pay scale along with a substantial grade pay. Additionally, they will be entitled to other allowances as per the rules for Assam State Government employees.

Other allowances will be admissible as per Assam State Government employees' rules from time to time.

How to Apply

Applying for the APSC Geophysicist position is an online process. Candidates must follow a series of steps, including registration, form filling, document upload, and fee payment, through the official APSC recruitment portal.

1. Visit the official APSC recruitment portal.
2. Register or log in to access the online application form.
3. Fill in all required personal and educational details accurately.
4. Upload scanned copies of necessary documents in PDF format (file size not exceeding 4 MB, legible in print, scanned at 200 dpi in greyscale). Required documents include:
   • Permanent Resident Certificate of Assam (or Employment Exchange Registration Certificate)
   • Mark sheets of all semesters/years and final pass certificate of the postgraduate qualifying degree
   • Class-X/Class-XII Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet clearly showing Date of Birth, for age proof
   • Experience certificate for the required 5 years of Geophysical work experience
   • Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/MOBC candidates seeking reservation/fee relaxation)
   • BPL certificate, wherever applicable
   • Benchmark Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates, if claiming category benefits)
   • Declaration Form-A regarding Small Family Norms, as per Govt. Notification No. ABP.69/2019/17 dated 6 November 2019
   • Certificate of regular Government service and/or No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
5. Pay the application fee online through CSC-SPV by the specified last date (16 August 2026).
6. Review the application form carefully before final submission.
7. Print a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Links

Access essential resources for the APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026, including the official website and the detailed notification PDF, through the links provided below.

FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available for the APSC Geophysicist post?

Ans: There is 01 vacancy for the Geophysicist post, which is reserved for the Open category.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for APSC Geophysicist Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The last date for online application submission is 14 August 2026. However, the last date for payment of the application fee is 16 August 2026.

Q3. What is the application fee for the Geophysicist post?

Ans: The total application fee, including the CSC-SPV processing fee, is Rs. 297.20 for General candidates, Rs. 197.20 for OBC/MOBC, and Rs. 47.20 for SC/ST/BPL/PwBD candidates.

Q4. What are the educational qualifications required for this post?

Ans: Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree (M.Sc./M.Tech./Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D.) in Geophysics or Applied Geophysics related fields from a recognized institution, along with 5 years of relevant experience in Geophysical work.

Q5. What is the selection process for the APSC Geophysicist position?

Ans: This is a Direct Recruitment. The Commission may conduct a Screening Examination, Written Examination, and/or Interview/Viva-Voce Test, with detailed procedures to be announced later based on the number of applications received.

Q6. What is the age limit for applying to the Geophysicist post?

Ans: Candidates should not be less than 21 years and not more than 38 years of age as on 01 January 2026. Age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC/MOBC (3 years), and PwBD (10 years) categories.

Q7. What is the salary for an APSC Geophysicist?

Ans: The selected candidate will receive a Pay Scale of Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 1,10,000 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 13,900, along with other allowances admissible to Assam State Government employees.

Q8. Where can I find the official notification and apply online?

Ans: You can find the official notification PDF and the link to apply online on the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) official website, which is apsc.nic.in.