The last date is 7 days away.
The Directorate of Land Records & Surveys (DLRS), Assam has extended the online application deadline for 579 Land Record Assistant (LRA) posts to 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM. The posts are in District Commissioners’ offices across Assam. Only candidates who have completed the six-month Recorders Certificate Class Course (RCCC) training can apply. If you are eligible, submit your form on sebaonline.org before the deadline.
Important Note
1. The new last date is 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM, under Extension Notice No. DLR-11013(21)/50/2025/382 dated 21 October 2026. All other conditions of the original advertisement stay the same.
2. This is not open to all 10th or 12th pass candidates. You must have completed RCCC training at the Assam Survey & Settlement Training Centre, Dakhingaon, Guwahati, and been officially declared proficient in both Survey and Settlement before 13 August 2026.
3. The written exam has negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. You also need typing speeds of 30 wpm in English and 15 wpm in Assamese or Bengali.
DLRS Assam Land Record Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Directorate of Land Records & Surveys (DLRS), Assam |
| Post Name | Land Record Assistant (LRA) |
| Advertisement No. | DLR-11013(21)/50/2025/372, dated 19 September 2026 |
| Extension Notice No. | DLR-11013(21)/50/2025/382, dated 21 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 579 |
| Update | Last date extended |
| Revised Last Date | 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Job Location | District Commissioners’ offices in Assam (except Sixth Schedule areas) |
| Pay Scale | PB-2: Rs. 14,000 – Rs. 70,000 + Grade Pay Rs. 6,200 |
| Selection | Written Exam (80) + Computer Skill Test (20) + Document Verification |
| Application Portal | sebaonline.org |
| Official Website | dlrs.assam.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 19 September 2026 |
| Online application start | 21 September 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Original last date | 21 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Extension notice issued | 21 October 2026 |
| Revised last date to apply | 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Written exam date | Not yet announced |
| Skill test date | Not yet announced |
This advertisement cancels and replaces the earlier one dated 14 March 2026, and applications are being invited afresh.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 316 | 95 |
| OBC/MOBC | 137 | 41 |
| OBC (T) | 20 | 6 |
| ST (P) | 45 | 13 |
| ST (H) | 23 | 7 |
| SC | 38 | 11 |
| Total | 579 | 173 |
The notification also earmarks 16 posts for persons with disabilities and 6 for Ex-Servicemen. These fall within the 579 posts, not on top of them.
Eligibility Criteria
Training Qualification
- You must have completed the six-month RCCC training at the Assam Survey & Settlement Training Centre, Dakhingaon, Guwahati.
- You must have been declared proficient in both Survey and Settlement through an official result of the Director of Land Records & Surveys, Assam.
- You must have met this requirement before Government Notification No. LA&A/429557/158 dated 13 August 2026 came into force.
Computer and Typing Skills
| Requirement | Minimum Standard |
|---|---|
| Computer knowledge | Proficiency in computer use |
| English typing | 30 words per minute |
| Assamese or Bengali typing | 15 words per minute |
You must meet both the English and the Assamese/Bengali typing standards. The skill test checks these.
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum | 21 years |
| Maximum | 40 years |
| Relaxation | As per Assam Government OM No. ABP.6/2016/51 dated 2 September 2020 |
Category-wise relaxation years are not mentioned in the available information. Check the notification at dlrs.assam.gov.in. Your date of birth is taken from your Class X or XII admit card, pass certificate or marksheet.
Pay Scale
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Band | PB-2 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 14,000 – Rs. 70,000 |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 6,200 |
| Allowances | As admissible under Government of Assam rules |
Application Fee
The application fee is not mentioned in the available information. Check the notification at dlrs.assam.gov.in or the application portal before applying.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection is based on 100 marks: an 80-mark written exam and a 20-mark computer skill test, followed by document verification.
Written Examination (Paper-I)
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Mathematics (Class X standard) | 10 |
| Conventional Survey | 50 |
| Modern Survey | 20 |
| Total | 80 |
The paper has objective multiple-choice questions, and each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks.
Computer Skill Test (Paper-II): 20 Marks
The Selection Board calls candidates who qualify in the written exam for a practical test of computer use and typing in English and Assamese or Bengali.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Written (out of 80) | Skill Test (out of 20) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 40 | 10 |
| OBC/MOBC, ST(P), ST(H), SC, PwD | 32 | 8 |
The final merit list combines your written and skill test marks. You must clear the minimum in both tests and pass document verification.
How to Apply Online
- Go to sebaonline.org.
- Find the DLRS Assam Land Record Assistant (LRA) application.
- Read the instructions and eligibility conditions.
- Fill in the online form.
- Upload your recent colour passport photo, signature and RCCC passed certificate in the sizes and formats the portal specifies.
- Check all details and uploads.
- Submit before 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Download and print the submitted form.
The login fields are not mentioned in the available information, so check the portal instructions.
Documents Required at Verification
Bring the originals with self-attested copies:
- A printout of your submitted online application
- Your Class X or XII admit card, certificate or marksheet showing your date of birth
- Educational certificates and marksheets from HSLC onwards
- Your RCCC passed certificate
- A caste or category certificate, if you claim reservation
- A disability certificate, if applicable
- An NOC from your Head of Department, if you are in government service
- Declaration Form-A (Small Family Norms)
- Supporting documents for any other claim
Your candidature stays provisional until verification. False or forged information leads to cancellation.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Application Portal) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF (19 September 2026) | Click Here |
| DLRS Assam Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
What is the last date for DLRS Assam Land Record Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The last date has been extended to 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 579 Land Record Assistant posts, and 173 of them are reserved for women.
Can 12th pass candidates apply for Assam Land Record Assistant?
Only if they have completed the six-month RCCC training and were declared proficient in Survey and Settlement before 13 August 2026. The post is not open to candidates without RCCC training.
What is the age limit?
You must be 21 to 40 years old as on 1 January 2026. Relaxation follows Assam Government OM dated 2 September 2020.
What is the salary of a Land Record Assistant in Assam?
The post is in PB-2 (Rs. 14,000 – Rs. 70,000) with Grade Pay of Rs. 6,200, plus allowances.
Is there negative marking in the DLRS Assam LRA exam?
Yes. Each wrong answer in the written exam costs 0.25 marks.
Where do I apply?
Apply online at sebaonline.org.
Disclaimer
This article is based on DLRS Assam Advertisement No. DLR-11013(21)/50/2025/372 dated 19 September 2026 and Extension Notice No. DLR-11013(21)/50/2025/382 dated 21 October 2026. The application fee and category-wise age relaxation were not available, so check them at dlrs.assam.gov.in. Watch the official website for exam and skill test dates. JobShouter is not associated with the Directorate of Land Records & Surveys, Assam. This article is for informational purposes only.
