Assam APSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 22 Posts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find quick answers to common questions regarding the APSC Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards recruitment, covering vacancies, application process, eligibility, and key dates for your convenience.

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for APSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026?

Ans: A total of 22 vacancies have been announced for Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards posts under the APSC Home Guards Recruitment 2026.

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

Ans: The last date for online application is 07 June 2026, and the last date for payment of the application fee is 09 June 2026.

Q3. What is the application fee for APSC Home Guards posts?

Ans: The application fee is ₹297.20 for General category, ₹197.20 for OBC/MOBC, and ₹47.20 for SC/ST/BPL/PwBD (including processing charges).

Q4. What is the required educational qualification for APSC Class-I Home Guards?

Ans: Candidates must possess a Graduate degree in any discipline from a Government-recognized University.

Q5. What is the age limit for APSC Home Guards Recruitment?

Ans: Candidates must be between 21 and 38 years of age as on 01 January 2026. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

Q6. What is the selection process for APSC Class-I Home Guards?

Ans: The selection process includes a Written Examination (Paper-I), Physical Standards Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Medical Standards Test, and an Interview/Personality Test.

Q7. What is the salary for APSC Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards?

Ans: The pay scale is ₹22,000 – ₹97,000 per month (Pay Band-3) with a Grade Pay of ₹11,800, along with other admissible allowances.

Q8. When was the APSC Home Guards notification released?

Ans: The official notification for APSC Class-I (Junior Grade) Home Guards Recruitment 2026 was released on 05 May 2026.

Q9. Is there any age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen in APSC Home Guards recruitment?

Ans: Yes, Ex-Servicemen (UR) have a maximum age limit of 50 years as on 01/01/2026, with further relaxations for OBC/MOBC and SC/ST categories as per the notification.

Q10. What documents are required to be uploaded during the online application?

Ans: Candidates need to upload proof of Date of Birth, educational qualification certificates and mark sheets, caste/category certificates, BPL/PwBD certificates (if applicable), a recent passport-size photograph, and signature.