The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the state agency responsible for disaster management in Assam, is hiring a Project Officer (Disaster Management) on a contract basis. The recruitment covers a single post, with the selected officer posted at Guwahati and placed in a State Government department to assist with disaster management planning, capacity building and documentation work under ASDMA's guidance.
ASDMA Project Officer Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026ASDMA-22/57/2018-SPC-ASDMA
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
15 Oct
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 15 Oct 2026
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About ASDMA Project Officer (Disaster Management) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Assam State Disaster Management Authority
- Advertisement No.
- ASDMA-22/57/2018-SPC-ASDMA
- Post Name
- Project Officer (Disaster Management)
- Job Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications invited from intending candidates who are Indian Citizens)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 21–42 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years working experience as a full-time paid employee in an organisation of repute dealing with Disaster Management
- Credentials Required
- Computer proficiency certificate of minimum 6 months
- Tenure
- One year, subject to renewal based on performance and availability of funds under SDRF
- Notice Period
- 15 working days written notice by either party
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Officer (Disaster Management)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Officer (Disaster Management) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Officer (Disaster Management) - Qualification and Experience
Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised University or Institute or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates having a degree or diploma in Disaster Management. Minimum 2 years working experience as a full-time paid employee in an organisation of repute dealing with Disaster Management. Should have knowledge of Disaster Risk Reduction. Should have computer skills, specially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and use of Internet. Excellent communication skills in Assamese and English.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Officer (Disaster Management) - Qualification and Experience | Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised University or Institute or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates having a degree or diploma in Disaster Management. Minimum 2 years working experience as a full-time paid employee in an organisation of repute dealing with Disaster Management. Should have knowledge of Disaster Risk Reduction. Should have computer skills, specially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and use of Internet. Excellent communication skills in Assamese and English. |
Age Limit
Not below 21 years and not above 42 years as on 01-01-2026
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the eligibility criteria; the number to be called for the written test, interview or computer skill test is decided by the Authority.
- 2Written Test / Computer Test / Interview
Shortlisted candidates may be required to appear for a written test, computer test or interview; no TA/DA is paid.
Salary Structure
Rs. 37,000 per month (total cost to ASDMA), inclusive of Rs. 30,000 remuneration, Rs. 6,000 mobility allowance and Rs. 1,000 communication charges
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form from the official ASDMA website
- 2Fill in the application form completely in capital letters
- 3Enclose attested copies of all educational certificates, mark sheets, work experience certificates and 3 recent passport-size photographs
- 4Write the application clearly for the post of Project Officer (DM)
- 5Send the completed application by post to The State Project Coordinator, Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), Ancillary Block-I (Opp. SBI Sectt. Branch), Janata Bhawan, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Attested copies of all educational certificates
•Mark sheets
•Work experience certificates
•3 recent passport-size photographs
•Computer proficiency certificate
Important Details
- The engagement is purely on a contract basis and carries no claim to further appointment under the State Government.
- Selected candidates are placed in any department of the State Government as decided by ASDMA and work under the administrative control and guidance of the senior-most Secretary of that department.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the written test, computer test or interview.
- Applications not submitted in the prescribed format or without copies of the relevant documents are rejected.
Compensation Breakup
Remuneration
Amount per month: Rs. 30,000
Mobility Allowance
Amount per month: Rs. 6,000
Communication Charges
Amount per month: Rs. 1,000
Total cost to ASDMA
Amount per month: Rs. 37,000
| Component | Amount per month |
|---|---|
| Remuneration | Rs. 30,000 |
| Mobility Allowance | Rs. 6,000 |
| Communication Charges | Rs. 1,000 |
| Total cost to ASDMA | Rs. 37,000 |
Contract Terms
- Services stand automatically terminated at the expiry of the contract period
- Services may be terminated at any time for indiscipline, insubordination, intemperance, breach of terms or unsatisfactory performance
- Either party may terminate the contract with 15 working days written notice
- On termination the Project Officer must return all documents, files, records and property of the Authority
- The Project Officer is entitled to 12 days Casual Leave and other leave as decided by ASDMA
- Working hours follow those laid down for Government of Assam employees; work beyond official timings may be required
- The Project Officer shall not engage in any other business or occupation without written permission of the Authority
- Courts and Tribunals at Guwahati have exclusive jurisdiction over the contractual agreement
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist the department concerned in preparation and updation of Departmental Disaster Management Plans
- Assist the department in designing and conducting capacity building activities and awareness generation programmes for departmental functionaries
- Assist the department in preparation of SOPs
- Assist the department in documentation of critical departmental level challenges and practices concerning Disaster Management
- Submit progress reports in the formats and time-lines decided by the Authority
- Perform any other Disaster Management related duties assigned from time to time
Travel Entitlements
The Project Officer cannot be drafted for any work other than Disaster Management related work. For official travel outside the duty station, travel allowance, dearness allowance and other entitlements are paid by the department concerned as decided by them; travel outside the jurisdiction (Revenue Circle area) is guided by the Rules of Entitlement under the Delegation of Administration and Financial Rules of ASDMA.
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