Section 10(1) in The Assam Economic and Statistical Service Rules, 1973
(1)For direct recruitment to the post of Director of Economics and Statistics a candidate should have the following qualifications:(a)At least 2nd Class Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics from a recognised University or its equivalent;OrDegree of a recognised University with Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or Commerce as a subject and a Diploma recognised by Government obtained after at least 2 years' Post-graduate Training in Statistics.Note. - Doctorate or other research degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or Commerce is desirable.(b)Not less than 10(ten) years' experience in Statistical work/ Investigation/Research in a Government Department or Commercial concern of repute or in conducting and guiding research in Statistics in a University or Institute of Training and Research as evidenced by published work. Administrative experience for not less than 5 years in a responsible capacity.(c)Age. - Notwithstanding anything contained in Rule 9, a candidate shall not be, on the first day of the year in which the advertisement is issued, less than 35 years and more than 45 years of age:Provided that for candidates belonging to the Service, there shall be no upper age limit.
