Assam Police Grade IV Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 256 Posts (Cook/Barber/Water Carrier/Dhobi/Cobbler/Plumber)

SLPRB Assam Grade IV Recruitment 2026 (Cook/Barber/Water Carrier/Dhobi/Cobbler/Plumber) – Updated & Structured

State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam (SLPRB) ne Grade IV staff ke multiple departments/units ke liye advertisement release kiya hai (Ref: SLPRB/REC/Grade-IV/737/2025/91, dated 16-01-2026). Is notification ke according total 256 Grade IV vacancies hain, jo 3 parts me distributed hain: Assam Police (181), Assam Commando Battalions (6), aur DGCD & CGHG, Assam (69). Online applications 22-01-2026 se start hongi aur 22-02-2026 tak accept ki jayengi. Application fee: zero.

Grade IV posts me multiple trades/roles aate hain—Cook, Barber, Water Carrier, Dhobi, Cobbler, aur Commando Battalions ke liye Plumber. Ye recruitment physical standards + trade proficiency test based hoti hai, isliye candidates ko eligibility + certificates ko carefully match karna chahiye. Neeche ek clear, SarkariResult-style format me saari information di gayi hai taaki UI me user ko koi confusion na ho.

1) Salary / Pay Scale

Pay scale: ₹12,000 – ₹52,000 (Pay Band-1) + Grade Pay ₹3,900 + admissible allowances as per rules.

2) Vacancy Details (Department-wise + Post-wise)

Total 256 posts ka breakup:

• Assam Police: 181 posts (Cook 115, Barber 34, Water Carrier 19, Dhobi 11, Cobbler 2)
• Assam Commando Battalions: 6 posts (Barber 2, Water Carrier 3, Plumber 1)
• DGCD & CGHG: 69 posts (Cook 27, Water Carrier 11, Dhobi 8, Barber 12, Cobbler 11)

Category-wise (UR/OBC/MOBC/SC/ST(P)/ST(H)) aur gender breakup notification tables me mention hai; same ko vacancy_table field me detailed format me add kiya gaya hai.

3) Eligibility Criteria (Core Requirements)

• Citizenship/Residence: Applicant Indian citizen aur Permanent Resident of Assam hona chahiye.
• Employment Exchange: Assam local Employment Exchange registration required.
• Language: Assamese ya any other state language me fluency required.
• Education: Minimum Class VIII pass (recognized school/institution) aur maximum qualification HSSLC/Class XII tak (as per notification).

4) Trade/Skill Certificates (Very Important)

Ye recruitment me trade proficiency aur supportive certificates ka strong role hai. Notification ke according:

• Cook: Sector Skill Council (SSC) training certificate OR minimum 1-year experience certificate from registered cooking institute/hotel (registration number mentioned).
• Barber: SSC training certificate OR minimum 1-year experience certificate from registered saloon/beauty parlour (registration number mentioned).
• Water Carrier: SSC training certificate (marks benefit mention).
• Dhobi: SSC training certificate OR 1-year experience from registered laundry/dry cleaner.
• Cobbler: SSC training certificate OR 2 years leather work experience from Govt institution (as defined).
• Plumber (Technical): Minimum 1-year certificate course from ITI/Vocational institute (as specified).

Tip: Certificates par institute/company ka registration number clearly printed hona chahiye jaha requirement mention hai. Ye point DV me rejection risk ko reduce karta hai.

5) Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)

• Assam Police + DGCD & CGHG posts: 18–40 years
• Assam Commando Battalions posts: 18–25 years

SC/ST ko 5 years aur OBC/MOBC ko 3 years upper age relaxation (as per notification). Proper age proof required.

6) Application Fee

No Application Fee (₹0). Ye recruitment me apply karna financially accessible banata hai.

7) Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 22-01-2026
• Last Date to Apply: 22-02-2026

8) Selection Process (Phase-wise)

Grade IV selection ka main structure:

1. Preliminary Identity Verification: Admit card + photo ID check.
2. Biometric Capture/Verification: PST/TPT ke time biometric steps follow ho sakte hain.
3. Medical Examination: Health standards as per rules.
4. PST (Physical Standard Test): Height/chest/weight standards verify (no marks).
5. TPT (Trade Proficiency Test): Total 50 marks. Expert panel trade test evaluate karta hai.
6. Final Merit List: Merit list sirf TPT marks par based hai. Qualifying standard 33% mentioned hai, lekin minimum pass karne se selection guarantee nahi hoti (vacancy-limited merit).

Tie-breaker: Tie case me age preference, aur same DOB + marks me higher height preference mention hai.

9) Physical Standards (Quick Summary)

Height standards category-wise defined hain (General/OBC/MOBC/SC vs ST(P)/ST(H)). Chest minimum + expansion (men) and medical standards include eyesight rules etc. Applicants ko fit & medical criteria meet karna mandatory hota hai.

10) How to Apply

1. SLPRB portal par single registration karein (multiple IDs avoid).
2. Application ID generate hone ke baad login karke Grade IV advertisement choose karein.
3. Photo/signature + age proof + Class VIII/HSLC documents + trade certificates + employment exchange card + Aadhaar + caste certificate upload karein.
4. Form submit karke acknowledgement slip download karein.

11) Documents Checklist

• Passport photo, digital signature
• Age proof (HSLC admit/certificate or birth certificate rule as per notification)
• Class VIII pass certificate (where applicable), HSLC pass certificate (if applicable)
• Trade/skill certificate (Cook/Barber/Dhobi/Cobbler/Plumber etc.)
• Employment Exchange registration card
• Aadhaar card
• Caste certificate (Assam authority) if applicable

12) FAQs

Q1: Total posts kitni hain?
A: 256 (181 Assam Police + 6 Commando Battalions + 69 DGCD & CGHG).

Q2: Selection written exam se hoga?
A: Grade IV ke liye selection Medical/PST + Trade Proficiency Test (50 marks) based hai; final merit TPT marks se banti hai.

Q3: Fee kitni hai?
A: No fee (₹0).

Final note: Apply se pehle apne trade certificates aur age criteria ko department-wise match karein (Commando Battalions age 18–25). Mistake avoid karne se rejection risk kam hota hai.