Section 8(3) in The Assam Economic and Statistical Service Rules, 1973
(3)In all cases of appointment by direct recruitment as well as by promotion there shall be reservation in case of candidates belonging to a member of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes as per the promotion of the Assam Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts) Act, 1978, and Rules framed thereunder. There shall also be reservation for candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes including More Other Backward Classes, as per Government instructions for direct recruitment only.
