The Directorate of Economics & Statistics and Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, functioning under the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, have announced a significant recruitment drive to fill Group ‘C’ positions through an Open Competitive Common Examination. This recruitment presents a valuable opportunity for qualified candidates to secure government employment in these prestigious departments, contributing to the administrative and developmental functions of the Union Territory.
Important Dates
- Starting Date for Online Application: 26 May 2025 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date for Online Application: 24 June 2025 (12:00 Midnight)
- Admit Card Release: Approximately 3 weeks before the exam
- Exam Date: To be notified later
Application Fees
- General/OBC Candidates: Rs. 25/-
- Exempted Categories: Female/ST/PwBD candidates
- Payment Mode:
- Online via Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card/UPI
- Deposit the funds into the designated SBI account.
Vacancy Details
1. Junior Investigator (DES)
- Department: Directorate of Economics & Statistics
- Total Vacancies: 150
- UR: 50 | ST: 50 | OBC: 50 (includes 4 backlog vacancies)
- PwBD Quota: 2 positions reserved — 1 for individuals with visual impairment (blindness/low vision) and 1 for those with hearing impairment (deaf/hard of hearing).
2. Junior Investigator (AH)
- Department: Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services
- Total Vacancies: 180
- UR: 100 | OBC: 80 (backlog vacancy)
Eligibility Criteria
A. Educational Qualification
- Junior Investigator (DES):
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Operation Research/Economics/Mathematics/Commerce (with Statistics as a subject) from a recognized university.
- Desirable: Computer certificate or 1-year experience in statistical data handling.
- Junior Investigator (AH):
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Operation Research/Economics/Mathematics/Commerce (with Statistics as a subject).
- Mandatory: 1-year Diploma in Computer Application.
- Desirable: 2 years’ experience in statistical data analysis.
B. Age Limit (as on 24 June 2025)
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 18-33 years | 18-38 years |
| OBC | 18-36 years | 18-41 years |
| ST | 18-38 years | 18-43 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 18-43 years | 18-48 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 18-46 years | 18-51 years |
| PwBD (ST) | 18-48 years | 18-53 years |
Additional Relaxation:
- Central Govt. Employees: Up to 40 years (45 for ST) with 3+ years of service.
Salary Structure
- Pay Level: Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100) as per 7th CPC.
Selection Process
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Mode: Online
- Duration: 1.5 Hours (2 Hours for PwBDs)
- Subjects & Marks:
- General Awareness/Intelligence (20 Marks)
- General English & Comprehension (20 Marks)
- Statistics (Graduation Level) (60 Marks)
- Total Marks: 100
2. Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General/UR Candidates: 40% in each subject
- Reserved (ST/OBC/PwBDs): 33% in each subject
3. Final Selection
- Based on merit in CBT.
- Document verification for shortlisted candidates.
Application Process
Steps to Apply Online
- Visit the official recruitment portal.
- Register with basic details.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload required documents:
- Photo (20-50 KB, white background)
- Signature (10-20 KB, blue ink)
- Educational Certificates
- Caste/PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- NOC (for Govt. employees)
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit and take a printout for future reference.
Documents Required
- Matriculation Certificate (Age Proof)
- Graduation Degree & Marksheet
- Computer Diploma Certificate (For AH post)
- Caste Certificate (ST/OBC)
- PwBD Certificate (If applicable)
- Service Certificate (For age relaxation)