Section 10 in The Assam Economic and Statistical Service Rules, 1973
10. Qualification for direct recruitment.
(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.(2)For direct recruitment to the post of Inspector of Statistics a candidate should have a minimum academic qualification as follows:(a)At least Second Class Master's Degree in Economics, Statistics or Mathematics of a recognised University or its equivalent;(b)The candidate should not be more than 36 years of age on the first day of the year in which the advertisement is issued:Provided that the upper age limit in respect of candidates who have been serving in lower post or cadre in the service and in the Assam Economics and Statistical (Junior) Service for a minimum period of five years on the date of application, shall be 40 years on the 1st day of the year in which the advertisement is issued.
