Section 27 in Assam Public Service Commission (Procedure and Conduct of Business) Rules, 2010
27.
Where a large number of applications are received as a result of advertisement, the Commission may shortlist the candidates on the basis of their marks in the qualifying academic examination required for a post in terms of advertisement. The Commission may thereafter call for interview adequate numbers of eligible candidates in order of merit keeping in view the existing reservation policy of. Govt.
