The Office of the Director of Land Records & Surveys, Assam, based in Guwahati, has announced a recruitment for the post of Land Record Assistant, with 579 vacancies in total. The posts fall under the amalgamated establishment of District Commissioner offices across the state, covering land records and survey work. The role suits candidates from the survey and settlement stream looking for a state government position in Assam's land administration set-up.
DLRS Assam Recruitment 2026 - Land Record Assistant Posts
- Notification19 Sept
- Applications Open21 Sept
About DLRS Assam Land Record Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Office of the Director of Land Records & Surveys, Assam, Rupnagar, Guwahati-32
- Advertisement No.
- DLR-11013(21)/50/2025/372
- Post Name
- Land Record Assistant (LRA)
- Job Location
- Assam
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Assam (Open only to candidates who completed the six months RCCC Training at the Assam Survey & Settlement Training Centre and were declared proficient in Survey and Settlement before 13.08.2026)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 21–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- RCCC Training passed certificate; computer typing speed of minimum 30 WPM in English and 15 WPM in Assamese/Bengali
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Record Assistant (LRA) | 316 | 5 | 579 |
Eligibility Details
Candidates must have passed the Recorder Certificate Class Course Training from Assam Survey & Settlement Training Centre, Dakhingaon, Guwahati-40 in the mandated examination by an official result declared by the Director of Land Records & Surveys etc., Assam, in both Survey and Settlement subjects, prior to the commencement of Govt. notification No. LA&A/429557/158 dated 13/08/2026. Candidates must have proficiency in use of Computers having computer typing speed minimum 30 WPM in English and 15 WPM in Assamese/Bengali.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Land Record Assistant (LRA) | Candidates must have passed the Recorder Certificate Class Course Training from Assam Survey & Settlement Training Centre, Dakhingaon, Guwahati-40 in the mandated examination by an official result declared by the Director of Land Records & Surveys etc., Assam, in both Survey and Settlement subjects, prior to the commencement of Govt. notification No. LA&A/429557/158 dated 13/08/2026. Candidates must have proficiency in use of Computers having computer typing speed minimum 30 WPM in English and 15 WPM in Assamese/Bengali. |
Age Limit
21 to 40 years as on 01-01-2026
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation for reserved category candidates as per Government OM No. ABP.6/2016/51, dated 02.09.2020.
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination (Paper-I)
Objective type MCQs of 80 marks covering Mathematics (10 marks), Conventional Survey (50 marks) and Modern Survey (20 marks), with 0.25 mark negative marking for each incorrect answer.
- 2Skill Test (Paper-II, Computer Proficiency)
Practical test of 20 marks assessing both English and Assamese or Bengali typing.
- 3Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates produce original testimonials along with self-attested copies.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics (Class X Standard) | — | 10 | — |
| Conventional Survey | — | 50 | — |
| Modern Survey | — | 20 | — |
Salary Structure
PB-2 (Rs. 14,000 - Rs. 70,000) plus Grade Pay Rs. 6,200, plus usual allowances admissible under Government of Assam rules
Grade Pay: Rs. 6,200
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official SEBA online portal, which opens for applications at 11:00 AM on 21.09.2026
- 2Log in and read the instructions on how to submit the Online Application Form
- 3Fill in the online application form
- 4Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph, signature and RCCC passed certificate of the recommended size
- 5Submit the application before the closing time of 5:00 PM on 21.10.2026
- 6Take a printout of the completed Online Application Form
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- This advertisement cancels the earlier advertisement No. DLR-11013(21)/50/2025/130 dated 14.03.2026 and applications are invited afresh.
- Only candidates who completed the RCCC Training and were declared proficient in Survey and Settlement before 13.08.2026 are eligible.
- Candidates already in Central or State Government service must apply through proper channel and produce an NOC from their Head of Department at document verification.
- The final merit list is prepared on the aggregate marks of the Written Examination and Skill Test, subject to securing the prescribed minimum qualifying marks in both components.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Written Test | Skill Test |
|---|---|---|
| UR (50%) | 40 | 10 |
| OBC/MOBC/STP/STH/SC/PwD (PH) (40%) | 32 | 8 |
Horizontal Reservation
Within the total of 579 posts, 173 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen and 16 posts for Persons with Disability across PH-A (7), PH-B (3), PH-C (4) and PH-D (2). These horizontal reservations are drawn from within the vertical category totals, not in addition to them.
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