The Office of the Director of Land Records & Surveys, Assam has issued fresh Advertisement No. DLR-11013(21)/50/2025/372 dated 19 September 2026 for 579 Land Record Assistant (LRA) posts under the amalgamated establishments of District Commissioners' offices across Assam, excluding Sixth Schedule areas.
Online applications are open from 21 September 2026 at 11:00 AM to 21 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. This is a specialised recruitment: applicants must already have completed the 6-month Recorders Certificate Class Course (RCCC) from the Assam Survey & Settlement Training Centre, Dakhingaon, Guwahati, and must have been officially declared proficient in both Survey and Settlement before 13 August 2026.
Candidates also need computer proficiency with a minimum typing speed of 30 WPM in English and 15 WPM in Assamese or Bengali.
Important: This fresh advertisement supersedes/cancels the earlier Advertisement No. DLR-11013(21)/50/2025/130 dated 14 March 2026 for 552 posts. Candidates should follow the current 579-post notice and current application window.
DLRS Assam Land Record Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Office of the Director of Land Records & Surveys, Assam |
| Department | Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Government of Assam |
| Post | Land Record Assistant (LRA) |
| Advertisement No. | DLR-11013(21)/50/2025/372 |
| Advertisement date | 19 September 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 579 |
| Service | Assam Land Records Subordinate Service / DC office establishments |
| Job location | Assam, except Sixth Schedule areas |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Application starts | 21 September 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last date | 21 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Essential specialised qualification | RCCC completed + proficient in Survey & Settlement before 13 August 2026 |
| Computer requirement | 30 WPM English + 15 WPM Assamese/Bengali typing |
| Age | 21–40 years as on 1 January 2026 |
| Pay | PB-2 ₹14,000–₹70,000 + Grade Pay ₹6,200 |
| Selection | 80-mark written exam + 20-mark computer skill test + document verification |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies | Women Share (RFW) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 316 | 95 |
| OBC / MOBC | 137 | 41 |
| OBC (T) | 20 | 6 |
| ST (P) | 45 | 13 |
| ST (H) | 23 | 7 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 38 | 11 |
| Total | 579 | 173 |
The women figures are included within the respective category totals, not additional vacancies.
Horizontal Reservation
| Horizontal Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| PwD – PH-A | 7 |
| PwD – PH-B | 3 |
| PwD – PH-C | 4 |
| PwD – PH-D | 2 |
| Total PwD | 16 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 6 |
Horizontal reservation operates within the applicable vertical-category totals.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
This recruitment is not open to candidates who have not already completed RCCC training.
To be eligible, a candidate must satisfy the following specialised conditions:
- Have successfully completed the 6-month Recorders Certificate Class Course (RCCC) at the Assam Survey & Settlement Training Centre, Dakhingaon, Guwahati-40.
- Have been officially declared proficient in both Survey and Settlement subjects by the Director of Land Records & Surveys, Assam.
- The required proficiency result must have been declared before Government Notification No. LA&A/429557/158 dated 13 August 2026.
- Have computer proficiency with at least 30 words per minute in English and 15 words per minute in Assamese or Bengali.
- Satisfy the notified age and other service conditions.
Candidates should not apply merely on the basis of being 10th/12th pass, Graduate or computer-trained. The RCCC Survey-and-Settlement qualification is the key restricted eligibility condition.
Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026.
| Category | Upper Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 40 years |
| OBC / MOBC | 43 years |
| SC / ST | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 42 years |
| Persons with Disabilities | 50 years |
The minimum age is 21 years. Relaxation is governed by the Assam Government order referred to in the recruitment notice and is subject to its conditions.
Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with 1 January 2026 as the cut-off date, then compare the result with the exact category rule in the advertisement.
Salary
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Band | PB-2 |
| Pay Scale | ₹14,000–₹70,000 |
| Grade Pay | ₹6,200 |
| Allowances | Usual allowances admissible under Government of Assam rules |
Application Fee
Advertisement No. 372 does not state an application fee amount. Candidates should rely on the live official application portal for any payment instruction shown during submission and should not pay money through unofficial links.
Selection Process
Selection is based on a total of 100 marks.
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination (Paper-I) | 80 |
| Computer Skill Test (Paper-II) | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Candidates who clear the category-wise minimum in the written examination are shortlisted for the computer skill test. Final merit is prepared from the aggregate of written + skill-test marks, subject to qualifying both components and passing document verification.
Written Examination Pattern
Paper-I is an objective multiple-choice examination carrying 80 marks.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Mathematics – Class X standard | 10 |
| Conventional Survey | 50 |
| Modern Survey | 20 |
| Total | 80 |
Negative Marking
Each incorrect answer attracts a penalty of 0.25 mark.
Candidates can use the Regal Naukri Exam Score Calculator to estimate a raw score using the official 0.25 negative-marking rule.
Computer Skill Test
Paper-II carries 20 marks and is practical in nature. It assesses computer proficiency, including English and Assamese/Bengali typing.
The recruitment also requires baseline typing proficiency of:
- English: minimum 30 WPM
- Assamese/Bengali: minimum 15 WPM
Candidates can practise speed and accuracy with the Regal Naukri Typing Speed Test; the official DLRS skill test remains controlling.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Written Test (80) | Skill Test (20) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 40 | 10 |
| OBC / MOBC / ST(P) / ST(H) / SC / PwD | 32 | 8 |
Meeting the minimum does not guarantee selection. Final merit depends on aggregate marks, reservation, verification and the selection-board process.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fresh advertisement issued | 19 September 2026 |
| Online application opens | 21 September 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Online application closes | 21 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age reckoning date | 1 January 2026 |
| RCCC proficiency cut-off | Before 13 August 2026 |
| Written examination | To be notified |
| Computer skill test | To be notified |
How to Apply
- Open the Official DLRS Assam Recruitment Portal.
- Use the official Land Record Assistant online application link.
- Read the current Advertisement No. DLR-11013(21)/50/2025/372 carefully.
- Complete the online application using accurate personal and eligibility details.
- Upload the prescribed recent colour photograph, signature and RCCC pass/proficiency certificate as instructed by the portal.
- Ensure the RCCC and Survey/Settlement details match the official DLRS result.
- Review typing/computer eligibility before final submission.
- Submit the form before 21 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Save and print the completed online application for later verification.
Documents to Keep Ready
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Printed submitted application | Document verification |
| Class X / XII age-proof document showing DOB | Age verification |
| Educational marksheets/certificates | Record verification |
| RCCC pass certificate | Core eligibility |
| Survey & Settlement proficiency record | Core eligibility |
| Caste certificate | If claiming reservation |
| PwD certificate | If applicable |
| NOC | Serving Central/State Government employees |
| Declaration Form-A | Small Family Norms requirement |
| Mobile / WhatsApp / email details | Recruitment communication |
The Regal Naukri Government Job Document Checklist can be used as a preparation aid.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Official DLRS Assam Recruitment Portal | Current LRA recruitment landing page |
| Apply Online – Land Record Assistant | Application link published by the official DLRS/ASSEB recruitment portal |
| Official Advertisement PDF | Advertisement No. DLR-11013(21)/50/2025/372 |
| Directorate of Land Records & Surveys, Assam | Department website |
| Regal Naukri Age Calculator | Check age on 1 January 2026 |
| Regal Naukri Document Checklist | Prepare application/verification records |
| Regal Naukri Typing Speed Test | Practise English typing speed |
| Regal Naukri Exam Score Calculator | Estimate raw written-test score |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available?
There are 579 Land Record Assistant posts.
Who can apply?
Only candidates who completed the 6-month RCCC and were officially declared proficient in Survey and Settlement before 13 August 2026, along with the required computer/typing proficiency.
Is an ordinary 10th, 12th or Graduate qualification enough?
No. The specialised RCCC Survey-and-Settlement condition is mandatory for this fresh recruitment.
What is the last date?
Applications close on 21 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
What is the age limit?
The normal age range is 21–40 years as on 1 January 2026, with notified category relaxations.
What is the pay scale?
The post carries PB-2 ₹14,000–₹70,000 + Grade Pay ₹6,200, plus admissible allowances.
What is the exam pattern?
The written exam carries 80 marks: 10 Mathematics, 50 Conventional Survey and 20 Modern Survey. The computer skill test carries 20 marks.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. 0.25 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer in the written examination.
Does the earlier 552-post advertisement still apply?
No. The fresh Advertisement No. DLR-11013(21)/50/2025/372 supersedes the earlier March 2026 552-post notice.