Section 7(1) in The Assam Economic and Statistical (Junior) Service Rules, 1980
(1)A candidate for direct recruitment to the service shall not be less than 18 years of age on the 1st January of the year of recruitment:Provided that the upper age limit for direct recruitment to the cadres mentioned above, in respect of candidates who have been serving in lower posts or cadre in the services for a minimum period of 5 years on the date of application, shall be 40 years on the 1st January of the year of recruitment.
