The Directorate of Town & Country Planning (TCP), Assam, under the Department of Housing & Urban Affairs, has released a recruitment notification for 8 contractual posts. Eligible candidates can apply for positions including Specialist Architect, GIS Expert, and GIS Assistant. The recruitment will be on a contract basis for 11 months, with the possibility of renewal based on performance. Also the job location will be in Guwahati and maybe assigned/travel to other districts as well
Overview of Assam Town & Country Planning Recruitment 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Directorate of Town & Country Planning Assam |
| Department | Housing & Urban Affairs Department |
| Post Name | Specialist Architect, GIS Expert, GIS Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 8 |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Job Location | Guwahati with travel across Assam |
| Contract Duration | 11 months (extendable) |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 March 2026 |
Assam TCP Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Specialist Architect | 2 |
| Sr. GIS Expert | 2 |
| GIS Assistant | 4 |
| Total | 8 |
Post-wise Salary
| Post | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Specialist Architect | Up to ₹1,20,000 |
| GIS Expert | Up to ₹1,00,000 |
| GIS Assistant | Up to ₹75,000 |
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Specialist Architect | 40 years |
| GIS Expert | 38 years |
| GIS Assistant | 35 years |
Education Qualification
1. Specialist Architect
Educational Qualification: Bachelors in Architecture with Masters in Urban Design/Landscape Architecture/Architecture or equivalent.
Work-Experience and skills: 12 years of relevant work experience in construction detail drawings, use of building byelaws for permissions, understanding of commercial buildings, high-rise, urban design projects like street/junction design, landscaping projects like parks, neighbourhood gardens, etc.
2. Sr. GIS Expert
Educational Qualification:
M.Sc./ M.Tech/ MA in Geographic Information Science/ Geography/ Remote Sensing & GIS/ Geo Informatics/Geomatics from recognized University/Institute
Or
B.Plan/ M.Plan with GIS & Remote Sensing as subject in the course from recognized University/Institute.
Work-Experience and skills:
a. He/ She should have at least Minimum 10 years’ experience in GIS spatial analysis
b. Experience in GIS-based works related to Urban Planning Projects/Programmes will be preferred
c. Knowledge on Drone data collection/processing/analyzing and development of geospatial data shall be preferred
d. Experience of working for GIS based portals/websites/apps shall be preferred
e. Having Experience in DGPS data handling and geoprocessing techniques will be considered an advantage.
3. GIS Assistant
Educational Qualification:
M.Sc./M.Tech/MA in Remote Sensing & GIS/ Geo Informatics/ Geomatics/Geography from recognized University/Institute
Or
B.Plan/M.Plan with GIS & Remote Sensing as subject in the course from recognized University/Institute
Work-Experience and skills:
a. Minimum 5 years’ experience in GIS spatial analysis
b. Experience in GIS-based works related to Urban Planning Projects/Programmes/Drainage Master Plan will be preferred
c. Having Experience in DGPS data handling and geoprocessing techniques will be considered an advantage.
d. Experience of working for GIS based portals/websites/apps shall be preferred.
How to Apply
Candidates need to apply offline by sending their application to the following address.
Application Address
Director
Directorate of Town & Country Planning Assam
Dispur, Guwahati – 781006
Important instruction: Candidates must clearly mention the post name on the application envelope.
Documents to be submitted:
1) Detailed Curriculum Vitae, which includes
a. Table of Educational Qualification (HSLC onwards)
b. Table of Work Experience, which specifically states years of experience and agencies where worked earlier.
c. Also mention which of the work experience you have as per the given required criteria in your applied position, with
2) Self-attested photocopies of Work Experience certificates, Educational mark sheets.
3) Photo and Identity certificate
Important Dates of Assam Town & Country Planning Recruitment 2026
*Starting date of submission of application: 6th March 2026
*Last date of submission of application: 31st March 2026
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