Current Recruitment Details (2025)
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released for the recruitment of 43 Urban Technical Officers (Junior Grade-III) under the Housing and Urban Affairs Department. Applications are being accepted from 5 September 2025, with the deadline set for 25 September 2025, and fee submissions due by 27 September 2025.
Details at a glance:
- Total vacancies: 43
- Civil Engineers: 10
- Mechanical Engineers: 16
- Electrical Engineers: 11
- Environmental Engineers: 6
Educational Qualifications
Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering; alternatively, Civil Engineering degree with a Master’s in Environmental Science/Engineering—must be from an AICTE-recognized institute.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 38 years (relaxations applicable as per state-government norms).
Application Fee
- General: ₹297.20
- OBC/MOBC: ₹197.20
- SC/ST/BPL/PwBD: ₹47.20
Selection Process: Likely a combination of written examination and interview, consistent with past UTO recruitments.
Recruitment Context & Related Insights
This 2025 recruitment drive represents a significant reduction in vacancies compared to the 2023 APSC UTO recruitment, which invited 103 positions. Pay band of ₹30,000–₹1,10,000 and the age and eligibility criteria is there.
The 2025 APSC UTO recruitment is now live with 43 posts across various engineering disciplines. The application window runs from 5 to 25 September 2025. Eligibility includes a relevant engineering degree, with age eligibility between 21–38 years. Selection involves standard written and interview rounds. Interested candidates should act promptly.
Salary Breakdown (APSC UTO Salary Per Month 2025: In-Hand Pay for Urban Technical Officer)
APSC Urban Technical Officer (UTO) in 2025 enjoy good salary as per the recruitment notice and current Assam pay/allowance orders.
- Pay Band–4: ₹30,000 – ₹1,10,000
- Grade Pay: ₹12,700
Allowance Rates Currently Applicable (2025)
- Dearness Allowance (DA): 55% of Basic Pay (effective Jan 1, 2025)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) (Assam state rates):
- Guwahati: 10% of Basic
- District/Sub-Divisional HQ: 8%
- Other places in Assam: 7%
- Annual increment: 3% of Basic Pay (as per A.S. ROP Rules, 2017)
- Professional Tax (PT) (revised Apr 1, 2025): Up to ₹15,000: Nil | ₹15,001–₹25,000: ₹180/mo | Above ₹25,000: ₹208/mo (UTO falls here)
Note: Basic Pay = Pay in PB + Grade Pay. At entry (PB ₹30,000 + GP ₹12,700) the Basic is ₹42,700 under Assam ROP 2017. DA/HRA are calculated on this Basic.
Important Note: Figures are illustrative and approximate values. For exact details, refer to official Assam UTO notifications.
Component | Basis / Rate | Amount (₹) |
Basic Pay | PB ₹30,000 + GP ₹12,700 | 42,700 |
Dearness Allowance | 55% of Basic | 23,485 |
HRA (Guwahati) | 10% of Basic | 4,270 |
HRA (District HQ) | 8% of Basic | 3,416 |
HRA (Other places) | 7% of Basic | 2,989 |
Gross (Guwahati) | Basic + DA + HRA | 70,455 |
Gross (District HQ) | 69,601 | |
Gross (Other places) | 69,174 |
Important Note: Figures are illustrative and approximate values. For exact details, refer to official Assam UTO notifications.
Typical Deductions
Tabulated below are the details:
Deduction | Basis / Note | Amount (₹) |
NPS (employee share) | 10% of (Basic + DA) | 6,619 |
Professional Tax | Above ₹25,000 slab | 208 |
Total deductions | 6,827 |
Important Note: Figures are illustrative and approximate values. For exact details, refer to official Assam UTO notifications.
Estimated in-Hand at Entry (Before Income tax; Location-Wise)
Tabulated below are the details:
Posting location | Gross (₹) | – Deductions (₹) | In-hand (₹) |
Guwahati | 70,455 | 6,827 | 63,629 |
District HQ | 69,601 | 6,827 | 62,775 |
Other places | 69,174 | 6,827 | 62,348 |
Important Note: Figures are illustrative and approximate values. For exact details, refer to official Assam UTO notifications.
Perks and Benefits
An APSC Urban Technical Officer (UTO) not only receives a good salary but also gets benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), medical reimbursement, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and Travelling Allowance (TA).
- The National Pension System (NPS) covers them, assuring retirement security.
- UTOs also get yearly raises, festival advances, and group insurance.
- Extra allowances might be available for special duty or remote locations.
- These assist the financial package and offer job security, social security, and family support.
Job Profile
An Urban Technical Officer (UTO) with the APSC works primarily within the Assam Urban Development Department on urban infrastructure projects.
- Their tasks include planning, design, and execution.
- The UTO is in charge of prepping reports, checking if projects are viable, and keeping an eye on building and upkeep for things like roads and water.
- They also make sure projects stick to rules, environmental guides, and budgets.
- UTOs give technical help to city groups, watch over contractors, approve invoices, and work with engineers and planners to keep projects running without a hitch.
- This job mixes technical skills with administrative work, helping Assam’s cities grow, improving public services, and encouraging responsible city planning.
