In
the latest notification released by the Assam Secretariat, there are 86 vacant
posts for Computer Operator. These posts are for both Assamese and English
Language. Aspirants who are keen to apply for these vacant post can apply
online.
The
beginning of the application process was on 4th February 2021, and the end date
was 20th February 2021. It was open till midnight of 20th February.
Initially, Assam Secretariat was a fragment of the
Department of Finance. In the beginning, i.e., in 1930, only five departments
of secretariate were operating along with a few minor branches. Under these
departments, only 35 and 124 upper and lower division assistants respectively.
Hence, the working strength of the administrative departments was low in the
beginning. With the passage of time, this department has increased its work
strength.
Assam Secretariat Computer Vacancy Recruitment 2021
There
are 68 vacant posts for Computer Operators of English Language and 18 vacant
posts for Computer Operators of Assamese Language.
Assam Secretariat Job Vacancy: Category-wise
- For the category of STP
(Scheduled Tribe Plains), there are 7 posts that are vacant.
- For the category of STH
(Scheduled Tribe Hills), there are 4 posts that are vacant.
- For the category of SC
(Scheduled Caste), there are 6 posts that are vacant.
- For the category of OBC
(Other Backward Classes) or MOBC (Minorities and Other Backward Classes), there
are 34 vacant posts.
- For the Unreserved
category, there are 25 vacant posts.
- For people who are
differently-abled, there are 4 vacancies.
- For EWS (Economically
Weaker Section), there are 6 vacant posts.
- For Women, 30% of all
categories are reserved.
- For Ex-Servicemen 2% of
all categories are reserved.
Assam Secretariat Eligibility Criteria
- The aspirants must hold
citizenship of India to apply for these posts.
- The aspirants must possess
an employment exchange certificate which should be a valid and updated one.
This registration certificate must be of Assam.
- The minimum age required
to apply for the post is 18, and the maximum is 40 on 1st January 2021.
- There are a few
relaxations, in terms of age, for the following categories-
- For SC and ST applicants,
there is a relaxation of 5 years
- For OBC or MOBC
applicants, there is a relaxation of 3 years.
- For Ex-Servicemen, there
is a relation of 2 years.
- For PWD applicants, there
is a relaxation of 10 years.
Academic Qualification
- The least academic qualification needed to apply for this
post is graduation. Applicants who pursued graduation in Science or Commerce or
Arts can apply. It should be from a recognised university. A candidate with an
equivalent degree, which is recognized by the state government, is also
eligible to apply.
- A six months diploma in computer application or certificate
in computer application is a necessary qualification. It should also be from an
institute recognized by the state government.
Secretariat Job Selection Process
The
selection procedure for Computer Operators, in Assam Secretariat, comprises two
phases.
- The
first phase includes sitting for an objective pattern test. Only applicants who
fulfilled all the eligibility conditions will be called for the test. The date
of conducting the test will be mentioned in the portal of the concerned
department. The objective pattern test holds 100 marks and the duration of the
test is 120 minutes or 2 hours. Also, the test is not descriptive in nature
rather it will be administered on OMR sheets.
- In
the second phase, aspirants with qualifying marks will be selected to sit for a
practical test. Aspirants who scored good marks in the objective test will
appear for the practical test of computer in Guwahati. This practical test
holds 100 marks. In this phase, for one vacant post, four qualified applicants
will be selected based on the marks they scored in the written test.
Secretariat Job Application Process
Aspirants,
who are keen to apply for these posts, have to visit the official portal of the
Assam Secretariat. For completing the application process, the following
documents are mandatory-
- A scanned copy of the
signature.
- A passport size photograph
of the applicant. The photograph should not be old.
- HSLC Admit Card or Passing
Certificate of HSLC.
- Marksheet and Certificate
of graduation.
- Registration Certificate
of Employment Exchange of Assam which must be a valid and updated one.
- A diploma in computer
application or a certificate in computer application. The duration of the
course should be at least 6 months.
- Under the rule of 5-I of
the Assam Public Services, a declaration form has to signed by the aspirant.
- In the case of candidates
of the reserved category, they must provide a caste certificate.
- In case of applicants who
are physically disabled, must provide a certificate of disability from a
genuine authority.
- In the case of EWS applicants,
they must submit a certificate of income and properties which should be given
by the office.
- In terms of Ex-Servicemen,
they must submit the discharge document stating the book number, place, and
date of issue.
Applicants
can only apply through the prescribed form in online mode. Other modes of
applying for the posts are not allowed or accepted. All
the details and guidelines to fill the form are mentioned on the given website-
www.recruitmentsad.in. It
is mandatory to read and follow all the given guidelines before applying for
the mentioned posts.
Application Procedure - Step by Step
- First, visit the official
portal of the concerned department.
- Search for the link to the
application form. It will direct the applicant to the online application form.
- Next, the applicant has to
register himself or herself and provide all the needed details.
- Then uploading the
required documents is the following step.
- Last, the candidate has to
submit the application.
Note
- It is not required to
submit any hardcopy of the form or certificate to Assam Secretariat.
- Candidates must submit
only one application to apply for the post.
- If in any case, an
applicant submits more than one application then the candidate must make sure
that the application form with a higher registration number must contain all
the requisite information as it will be accepted by Assam Secretariat. The
remaining application/s will be rejected.
- The final decision will be
made by the Assam Secretariat's authorities for selecting the candidates to appear
for the test.
- Applicants are instructed
to keep on visiting the portal to check for updates regarding admit card,
examination date, and venue.
Assam Secretariat Exam Course Syllabus
The
objective pattern test comprises the following subjects- General Awareness,
General English, and Computer Theory.
- The section on General
Awareness carries 20 marks.
- The section of General
English carries 40 marks.
- The section on Computer
Theory carries 40 marks.
All
the sections, together, sum up to 100 marks.
Syllabus Topics (Subject-Wise)
General English
This
section consists of grammar, error correction, spelling correction, vocabulary,
the structure of the sentence, one-word substitution, phrases and idioms,
antonyms, synonyms, passage, verbs, clauses, and adjectives.
General Awareness
This
section comprises the constitution of India, five-year plans and budget,
history, geography, economy, India, culture, economic news, financial news,
scientific inventions and research, current affairs, capitals of countries,
politics, sports news, and current affairs.
Computer Theory
This
section comprises MS Word, Use of Internet, MS Excel, MS Office, Web Page,
PowerPoint Presentation, etc.
Recommended Books Secretariat Exam
Aspirants,
seeking this job, must know the syllabus of the written test. Also, to secure
the qualifying marks, one must have good references to study from. hence, the
name of a few books are mentioned below for better preparation-
- S.P.Bakshi's Objective General English: It helps in
improving the skills of the English language of the applicants and make them
ready for the examination. The publisher of this book is Arihant.
- Rajiv Verma's Fast Track Objective Arithmetic
- General Knowledge by Lucent
- Priyam Goswami's The History of Assam
Examination Pattern
- The examination is
objective in pattern.
- The questions are in the
format of MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)
- The test consists of 100
questions.
- For each correct input,
one mark is awarded.
- The time period of the
test is 120 minute
Admit Card Release
The
release of the admit card will be notified in the portal of the Assam
Secretariat. Each candidate, after fulfilling all the necessary conditions,
will receive their admit card making them eligible for appearing the test. The
date, time, and venue of the test will be mentioned in the admit card. Failing
to bring the admit card to the examination venue will result in being debarred
from appearing for the test. To download the admit card, the applicant has to
visit the online gateway of the Secretariat department and click on the
required link of admit card. There one has to enter the registration details
and password to get access to the admit card and download it.
Pay-Scale
The
pay scale provided to the Computer Operators of Assam Secretariat is INR 14,000
to INR 60,500 along with grade pay of INR 6,200.
Centres of Examination
The
centres where this examination is conducted include- Biswanath, Charaideo,
Darrang, Dhemaji, Baksa, Barpeta, Cachar, Chirang, Dhubri, Dima Hasao,
Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Hailakandi, Jorhat, Karbi Anglong, Hojai, Golaghat, Kamrup
Metro, Karimganj, Kamrup, Kokrajhar, Nagaon, Lakhimpur, Tinsukia, Majuli,
Morigaon, Sivasagar. South Salamara, Udalguri, and Sonitpur.
Benefits of Job in Assam Secretariat
- More job security as it is
a government job.
- Good salary with various
benefits.
- More respect is earned.
- Salary is given on time
without any delay.
- Different types of
allowance are given, such as house rent allowance, travelling allowance, and
many more.
- Benefits, such as
provident fund, arrears of salary are also provided.
- Medical benefits are also
given to its employees.
Details of Assam Secretariat
The objective of the Assam Secretariat is to look over
the matters of the secretariat's staff and officers. The different departments
under the Assam secretariat include- the Branch of Establishment, Branch of
Gazetted and PF Cell, Branch of Nazarat, Branch of Accounts, Issue Branch,
Branch of Vehicle cell.
