Assam PSC recruiting for three vacant posts

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has invited applications for recruitment to various posts under Health Services, Assam under H & FW (A) Department and in Directorate of Geology and Mining, Assam under Mines & Mineral Department. Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply on or before June 26, 2014.

Vacancy details:

• Director of Health Service: 1 post    
• Director of Health Service (Family Welfare): 1 post
• Geophysicist: 1 post

Eligibility criteria:

Director of Health Service and Director of Health Service (Family Welfare):

• The candidate should have an MBBS degree registered under Assam Medical Council. Candidates who have completed their Postgraduate Degree will be given preference.
• The candidates should have a minimum 14 years of service experience in the state Health Service and five years of Administrative experience in the rank of SDM and HO and above.
• The age of the candidate should be between 52 to 55 years as on January 1, 2014.

Geophysicist:

• The candidate should have a Postgraduate Degree in Geophysics from a university or institution recognised by the government.
• The candidate should have at least five years of experience in Geophysical works in the field and laboratory.
• The age of the candidate should be between 52 and 55 years as on January 1, 2014.

Application fee:

• The candidate has to pay an application fee of Rs 5 (Rs 2.5 for SC and ST candidates) in the form of Treasury Challan with full head of account "Non Tax Revenue - Other Non- Tax Revenue -0051- PSC, 102- State Public Service Commission Application/ Examination Fee Receipt of A.P.S.C.".

Selection procedure:

• The candidates will be selected for recruitment to the advertised post on the basis of their performance in the written test and interview.

How to apply:

• Interested and eligible candidates can obtain the application forms from the Issue and Receipt Section of Assam Public Service Commission, Jawahar Nagar, Khanapara, Guwahati - 22.
• Candidates can also download the same from APSC's official website: www.apsc.nic.in

Important date:

• Last date for submission of application: June 26, 2014

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UPSC invites application for Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination

Union Public Service Commission invited application from the eligible candidates for the Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2014 for positions vacant with Geological Survey of India and Central Ground Water Board. Interested and eligible candidates have to submit their online application in the prescribed format on or before March 2014.

Department: 

• Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines
• Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources

Vacancies: 265

Category I: Posts in the Geological Survey of India
(i) Geologist, Group A: 100
(ii) Geophysicist, Group A: 80
(iii) Chemist, Group A: 80
Category II: Posts in the Central Ground Water Board
(i) Junior Hydrogeologists (Scientist B), Group A: 05

Eligibility:

Educational Qualification

(i) Geologist: Master's degree in Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Earth Science and Resource Management or Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies or Petroleum Geosciences or Petroleum Exploration or Geochemistry or Geological Technology or Geophysical Technology from a recognized University.
(ii) Geophysicists: M.Sc. in Physics or Applied Physics or M.Sc. (Geophysics) or Integrated M.Sc.(Exploration Geophysics) or M.Sc (Applied Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Marine Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics) from a recognised University .
(iii) Chemists: M. Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry from a recognized University.
(iv) Junior Hydro-geologists: Master's degree In Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology or Master's degree In Hydrogeology from a recognised University. 

Age limit:

Candidate's age must not be below than 21 years and must not exceed 32 years as on the first day of the month of August of the year in which the examination is to be held.
Category II: Candidate's age must not be below than 21 years and must not exceed 35 years as on 01 August 2014.

Selection procedure:

Candidates have to appear for a written examination of 700 marks consisting of a compulsory general English paper of 100 marks common for all category and separate three papers depending on the category applied for. Each paper will have duration of three hours.

The examination in all the subjects will be conventional essay type.

Successful candidates selected through written examination will be called over for Interview/Personality test of 200 marks.

How to apply:

Eligible candidates have to apply online through the website in the prescribed format. Before filling the online application, candidates are requested to read all the instructions carefully to avoid any mistake as the details filled by the candidates are used for further processes as well.

All candidates should submit their application to the commission.

Persons already in government service or those serving under the public enterprises are required to inform in writing their head of Office/Department that they have applied for the post.

Candidates excepting Female/SC/ST/PH should deposit Rs 200 with State Bank of Bank.

Important dates:

• Start Date for Online Registration: March 01, 2014
• Closing Date for Online Registration: March 31, 2014
• Date of Examination: May 24, 2014

Official application link

www.upsconline.nic.in

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