Section 10 in The Assam Finance Service Rules, 1963
10. Qualification for recruitment through competitive examination.
(1)Age. - A candidate shall not be less than 21 years and more than 30 years of age on the first January of the year in which the competitive examination is held by the Commission with relaxation in the case of the candidates belonging to special categories in accordance with the general orders issued from time to time by the Governor:Provided that in the case of Government servants, the age limit is relax able up to 40 years inclusive of all age concessions.(2)Academic qualification. - The minimum educational qualification of candidate shall be a degree in Arts, Science or Commerce of a University.(3)Other qualifications. - Accountancy qualification recognised by the Governor, or practical experience in a responsible position in dealing with financial matters and accounting work for at least 3 years.(4)A candidate shall produce to the Commission certificates of good character from-(a)the Principal (Academic) or Administrative Officer of the University or institution where he last studied; and(b)two respectable persons who are well acquainted with (but not) related to him.(5)A candidate shall be-(a)of sound health, both mentally and physically and free from organic defects or bodily infirmities likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties; and(b)required to undergo medical examination before appointment to the service.
