Fishery Department Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 65 Fisheries Development Officer (FDO) Posts
📅 Last Date: 23/03/2025
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 65 Fisheries Development Officer (FDO) Posts under the Fishery Department, Govt. of Assam. Interested and eligible candidates can check the details below and apply online.
🔹 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Category-Wise Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheries Development Officer (FDO) | 65 | UR: 39, OBC/MOBC: 14, SC: 4, STP: 6, STH: 2 |
| Department Name | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|
| Fishery Department | ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000/- (Grade Pay: ₹12,700/-) |
🔹 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025) | ✅ Minimum Age: 21 years ✅ Maximum Age: 38 years |
| Educational Qualification | ✅ Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) from any institution recognized by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
| Citizenship | ✅ Must be an Indian citizen as per Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India |
| Residentship | ✅ Must be a permanent resident of Assam ✅ Must produce PRC (Permanent Resident Certificate) for education/employment purposes OR Employment Exchange Registration Certificate |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC/MOBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | 10 years |
| Note | For more details, refer to the official notification |
Employment Exchange Registration
Candidates must be registered in any Employment Exchange of Assam.
Small Family Norms
Candidates must submit a Form-A declaration regarding “The Small Family Norms” at the time of application.
🔹 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹297.20/- |
| OBC/MOBC | ₹197.20/- |
| SC/ST/BPL/PwBD | ₹47.20/- |
🔹 How to Apply?
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official recruitment portal of Assam Public Service Commission (APSC). |
| 2 | Scroll down and go to the “Important Web-Links” section. |
| 3 | Click on the “Online Application Form” link. |
| 4 | A new webpage will open. |
| 5 | Enter all your personal and educational details as required. |
| 6 | Upload your passport-sized photograph, signature, and other required documents. |
| 7 | Pay the application fee as per your category. |
| 8 | Click on the Submit button. |
| 9 | Don’t forget to print your submitted application form for future reference. |
🔹 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 📌 Starting Date of Online Application | 24th February 2025 |
| ⏳ Last Date of Online Application Submission | 23rd March 2025 |
Important Web-Links of Fishery Department Recruitment
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website |
Click Here |
FAQs of Fishery Department Recruitment
What is the starting date to apply online for Fishery Department Recruitment ?
The starting date to apply online for Fishery Department Recruitment is 24th February 2025.
What is the last date to apply online for Fishery Department Recruitment ?
The last date to apply online for Fishery Department Recruitment is 23rd March 2025.
What is the total number of vacancies in Fishery Department Recruitment ?
The total number of vacancies in Fishery Department Recruitment is 65.
Shamim Talukdar