Section 6(1)(b) in The Assam Economic and Statistical (Junior) Service Rules, 1980
(b)The Appointing Authority shall then invite applications through advertisement in accordance with the general instructions in force. On receipt of applications in response to the advertisement the Appointing Authority shall prepare a statement of the candidates and forward it to the Board together with copies of advertisement and the original applications and such other informations as may be considered necessary. The Appointing Authority shall simultaneously request the Board to recommend candidates, in order of preference for appointment.