District Commissioner Majuli Assam Village Headman Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 10 Posts

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Majuli (Revenue Branch) has issued an official advertisement dated 14 July 2026 inviting applications to fill 10 vacant Gaonpradhan (village headman) posts across the Majuli Revenue Circle and Ujoni Majuli Revenue Circle. The vacancies have arisen due to the death and retirement of the previous Gaonpradhans. Eligible and interested candidates who are permanent residents of the concerned villages can apply in the prescribed Standard Form of Application (published in Assam Gazette Part IX) between 16 July 2026 and 30 July 2026.

Quick Overview

Majuli Gaonpradhan Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Applications must reach the Majuli District Commissioner's Office, Revenue Branch, within this window. The notification does not mention any provision for online submission or a separate interview date - it states that the venue and schedule of the interview will be communicated later to shortlisted candidates.

Majuli Gaonpradhan Vacancy Details 2026 (Circle, Mouza, Lot & Village-wise)

The 10 vacancies are spread across two revenue circles - Majuli Revenue Circle and Ujoni Majuli Revenue Circle - covering specific mouzas, lot numbers, and villages. Candidates must apply only for the lot/village where they are permanent residents.

Eligibility Criteria for Majuli Gaonpradhan Recruitment

As per the official advertisement, applicants must satisfy all of the following conditions:

• Must be an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of the village or villages under the applied lot.
• Must be physically able and mentally sound.
• Must not be in default of repayment of any government dues or bank loans.
• Preference in appointment will be given to family members of the previous Gaonpradhan; the concerned Mouzadar's opinion will be considered in this regard.
• Must not be a government employee.
• Must own land/immovable property in his/her own name within the village(s) of the applied lot.
• Must not be a member of any political party.
• Must be a person of good reputation and social standing.
• Must be willing to cooperate with the government/administration during natural disasters or other official programmes.
• Must not be involved in any debt-related offence and must not have any criminal case pending.
• Must not have more than two living children - except for those who already had more than two children before Notification No. R.L.R.187/2007/Part-204 dated 19/07/2019 came into effect.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed the High School examination from a board or institution recognised by the Government of Assam.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 30 years as on 30 July 2026.
• Maximum age to apply: Not specified in the notification.
• Tenure limit: The Gaonpradhan post can be held only up to 65 years of age.

Majuli Gaonpradhan Salary / Honorarium

Each of the 10 Gaonpradhan posts carries a monthly honorarium of Rs. 14,000/-, as specified against every vacancy in the official table.

Selection Process

The notification specifies the following for selection:

• Shortlisted/eligible candidates will have to appear for an oral (personal) interview.
• The venue and schedule of the interview will be intimated at a later stage.
• No written examination is mentioned in the notification.
• If any submitted document is found to be fraudulent, the candidature will be cancelled immediately and legal action will be taken against the applicant.

Required Documents for Majuli Gaonpradhan Application

The following documents must be submitted along with the application form:

1. Permanent resident certificate
2. Age and educational qualification certificate (issued by an Assam government recognised board/institution)
3. No-dues certificate
4. Land/property ownership certificate for property held in the applicant's own name in the specified area
5. Voter ID card/ Aadhaar card
6. Two copies of passport-size photographs
7. Affidavit confirming the applicant does not have more than two living children
8. A certificate/opinion from the concerned Mouzadar regarding the applicant's suitability
9. Certificate of social work experience, if applicable

How to Apply for Majuli Gaonpradhan Recruitment 2026

1. Obtain the Standard Form of Application published in Assam Gazette Part IX.
2. Fill in the form and clearly mention the specific Lot number and the name of the village/villages under that lot for which you are applying.
3. Clearly write your correct mobile number in the application - this is mandatory.
4. Attach all required documents listed above.
5. Submit the completed application physically at the Majuli District Commissioner's Office, Revenue Branch.
6. Applications must be submitted between 16 July 2026 (10:00 AM) and 30 July 2026 (4:00 PM).

The notification does not mention any online application facility, application portal, or email submission option - applications must be submitted physically within office hours.

Important Instructions

• Applicants must correctly mention the Lot number and the exact village(s) they are applying for; incorrect or missing details will lead to rejection of the application.
• Documents found to be fraudulent will result in immediate cancellation of candidature and legal action.
• Selected/eligible candidates must appear for the interview; the date, time, and venue will be announced later.
• This advertisement is issued under Assam Government Notification Nos. R.L.R.187/2007/39 dated 10/04/2018, R.L.R.187/2007/Part-24 dated 19/07/2019, and R.L.R.73/2020/3 dated 26/08/2021.
• The earlier advertisement bearing No. R.C.G/16/1/2025-R.E.V.M.J.L/3713-18, dated 02/06/2025, has been cancelled and replaced by this notification.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click Here
• Official Website of Majuli District: https://majuli.assam.gov.in/
• Application Submission Address: Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Majuli (Revenue Branch), Garmur, Majuli, Assam