The advertisement for recruitment of Fisheries Development Officer under the Fishery Department, Government of Assam has been by the Assam Public Service Commission on February 24, 2025. Individuals should know that the window to apply is going to be available on the recruitment portal of the APSC upto March 23, 2025.
Individuals who are interested in being appointed as FDO under the Assam Fishery Department are highly recommended to apply in the initial stage. The window to pay the application fee is going to be available at https://apscrecruitment.in/ upto March 25, 2025. A direct link to apply and download the notification brochure is also made available below for convenience.
| 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: Click Here
Notification PDF: Download Here |
Vacancy
The number of vacancies for recruitment of Fisheries Development Officers under the Fishery Department, Government of Assam is disclosed by the APSC with the release of advertisement. There are a total number of 65 vacancies, you may check the category-wise number of vacancies by going through the listed points.
- Unreserved: 30
- Other Backward Class / More Other Backward Class: 17
- Scheduled Caste: 5
- Scheduled Tribe (Plains): 6
- Scheduled Tribe (Hills): 3
Out of total vacancies, 4 vacancies are horizontally reserved for Person With Benchmark Disability.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply for the APSC FDO Recruitment 2025, a candidate is required to meet the certain eligibility criterias in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
- Educational Qualification: A candidate must have pursued B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) from an institution recognized by the University Grant Commission.
- Age Limit: One age shouldn’t be below 21 years and above 38 years as of January 01, 2025. The upper age relaxation is applicable as government rules:
- OBC/MOBC: 3 years (up to 41 years)
- SC/ST(P)/ST(H): 5 years (up to 43 years)
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 10 years
Application & Processing Fee
In order to apply for the recruitment of FDO under the Fishery Department, Government of Assam, a candidate is required to deposit the application fee using the debit card, credit card, NET banking or any other provided payment gateway; whose details are available inside the table below.
| 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/- |
Make sure to pay the application fee for APSC FDO Recruitment 2025 by March 25, 2025, because without it no application form will be accepted by the Assam Public Service Commission.
Selection Process
The selection process for recruitment of Fisheries Development Officers under the Fishery Department, Assam is disclosed by the APSC. There are a total number two stages, which are Written Exam and Interview. You may check the details about each stage by going through the listed points.
Written Exam:
- Mode: Offline
- Duration:
- Paper 1: 2.5 Hours
- Paper 2: 2.5 Hours
- Total Questions:
- Paper 1: 150
- Paper 2: 150
- Maximum Marks:
- Paper 1: 150
- Paper 2: 150
- Question Type: Objective
- Marking Scheme:
- 1 mark for correct response
- No negative marking
- Sections:
- Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability
- Paper II: Fisheries Science
- Medium: English & Assamese
Interview:
- Mode: Face-to-face
- Duration: 15-30 Minutes
- Medicine: English/Assamese
Individuals who will pass the Written Exam will be called for the Interview, and then the Document Verification will be administered for shortlisted candidates.
Pay Scale
Candidates who will be appointed as Fisheries Development Officer under the Fishery Department, Government of Assam will get the monthly salary range from ₹30,000/- to ₹1,10,000/- under the Pay Band 4 with grade pay of ₹12,700/- and additional benefits such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other benefits.