Section 8 in The Assam Secondary Education (Provincialised) Service Rules, 1982
8. Qualification for direct recruitment.
(1)Age. - A candidate for direct recruitment to the Service, other than serving teacher shall be within the age limit of minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years on the first day of January of the year of recruitment :Provided that the age limit of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes shall be regulated by the general orders of the Government issued from time to time.(2)Educational qualification. - The educational qualification of candidates for direct recruitment to different posts and cadres shall be as may be prescribed by the Government from time to time. The qualification for direct recruitment as prescribed by the Government at present are as given in the Schedule II.(3)Physical fitness. - A candidate for direct recruitment shall be-(i)of sound health both mentally and physically and free from any organic defect or bodily infirmity likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties ; and(ii)require to undergo medical examination before appointment to the service.
