The Assam Public Service Commission has released an official notification for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards Recruitment 2026. A total of 22 vacancies have been announced under the Home Guards Services, Assam (Home & Political Department).

This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for a Group-A level government job in Assam.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have:
  • Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 38 Years

Age Relaxation

• SC / ST: 5 Years
• OBC / MOBC: 3 Years
• Other categories: As per Assam Government rules

APSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026- Vacancy Details

Category	Vacancies
Open Category	13
OBC / MOBC	3
SC	2
ST (P)	3
ST (H)	1
Total	22 Posts

APSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026-Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General	₹297.20
OBC / MOBC	₹197.20
SC / ST / BPL / PwBD	₹47.20

APSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026- Salary

• Pay Scale: ₹22,000 – ₹97,000
• Grade Pay: ₹11,800
• Pay Band: PB-3

APSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026-Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	05 May 2026
Apply Online Start Date	08 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	07 June 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	09 June 2026

APSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026-Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

1. Written Examination
2. Physical Test
3. Interview / Personality Test
4. Document Verification

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Standards

Test	Male	Female
100 metres race	16 seconds (maximum)	18 seconds (maximum)
800 metres race	3 minutes 45 seconds (maximum)	4 minutes 45 seconds (maximum)
Long Jump	3.5 metres minimum (3 chances)	3.0 metres minimum (3 chances)

Physical Standards

Category	Male Height	Female Height
General / OBC / SC	5 ft 4 in (165 cm)	5 ft 1 in (157 cm)
ST (P) / ST (H)	5 ft 3 in (162 cm)	5 ft (152.40 cm)

Category	Chest Normal (Male)	Chest Expansion (Male)
General / OBC / SC / ST (P)	80 cm	85 cm
ST (H)	78 cm	83 cm

APSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026- How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official APSC website
2. Go to Recruitment section
3. Click on Home Guards Recruitment 2026
4. Register and login
5. Fill the application form carefully
6. Upload required documents
7. Pay application fee
8. Submit and take printout

APSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026- Important Links

Description	Link
Official Website	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
Notification PDF	Click Here
Home Page	Click Here