ADRE 3.0 – Assam Direct Recruitment Grade III IV Update

The ADRE 3.0 is one of the most awaited recruitment examinations in the state of Assam. The full form of ADRE is Assam Direct Recruitment Examination. This examination is organized by the State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) which was constituted by the Government of Assam under the provisions of the Assam Direct Recruitment for Class-III and Class-IV Analogous Posts Rules, 2022.

Till now, the Government of Assam has successfully completed two editions of this mega recruitment drive – ADRE 1.0 and ADRE 2.0. Under these two editions, more than 39,000 candidates have already been appointed in various departments of the Assam Government. Now, lakhs of aspirants across the state are eagerly waiting for the third edition, which is popularly known as ADRE 3.0.

ADRE 3.0 will be conducted for the recruitment of both Grade-III and Grade-IV posts. This includes a wide range of vacancies starting from Class VIII passed candidates to Graduate candidates. The Government of Assam has already announced that the next edition will bring a massive number of vacancies, even more than the previous editions.

If you are a permanent resident of Assam and you are looking for a government job under the Government of Assam, then ADRE 3.0 is a golden opportunity for you. In this article, we have shared complete details about ADRE 3.0 – including its overview, expected vacancy, educational qualification, age limit, application fee, selection process, exam pattern with subject-wise marks distribution, how to apply, important dates and important links.

This article is written completely based on official information and previous notifications of ADRE. All tables are provided in a simple format so that you can understand everything easily.

ADRE 3.0 Overview – Complete Details

Before applying, every candidate should have a clear idea about the overall structure of the examination. Here is the complete overview of ADRE 3.0 in a table format.

Particulars	Details for ADRE 3.0
Name of Examination	Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) – Third Edition – ADRE 3.0
Common Name	ADRE 3.0
Post Name	Grade-III and Grade-IV Posts
Number of Vacancies	To be notified – Expected to be massive
Organizing Body	State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC)
Constituted Under	Assam Direct Recruitment for Class-III and Class-IV Analogous Posts Rules, 2022
Job Location	All over Assam – Various Departments of Govt. of Assam
Qualification Required	Class VIII, HSLC (Class X), HSSLC (Class XII), Bachelor Degree
Employment Exchange	Valid Employment Exchange Registration Number of Assam is Mandatory
Residency	Must be a Permanent Resident of Assam and Citizen of India
Application Mode	Online Only
Application Fee	To be notified – In last edition no fee was charged
Official Website	sebaonline.org, slrcg3.sebaonline.org, slrcg4.sebaonline.org
Helpdesk	To be notified with official notification

What is ADRE 3.0? Understanding the Recruitment

The Assam Direct Recruitment Examination is a combined recruitment examination. Earlier, each department of the Assam Government used to publish separate advertisements for Grade-III and Grade-IV posts. This created a lot of confusion, overlapping of examinations and a huge financial burden on the candidates.

To solve this problem, the Government of Assam introduced a single, centralized recruitment system – ADRE. Under this system, the State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) collects all vacant posts of Grade-III and Grade-IV from all departments and conducts a single examination.

The first edition, ADRE 1.0, was introduced to streamline this process. After the success of ADRE 1.0, ADRE 2.0 was conducted with improved processes like combined registration, no application fee, and a single platform. Now, ADRE 3.0 will be the third edition with even better facilities and a more transparent selection process.

The main aim of ADRE 3.0 is to provide employment to the educated unemployed youth of Assam in a fair and merit-based manner. The entire process – from application to appointment – is conducted in a very transparent way.

ADRE 3.0 Post Details – Grade-III and Grade-IV

ADRE 3.0 will include both Grade-III and Grade-IV posts. The detailed classification is given below.

Post Category	Post Name	Department
Grade-III	Grade-III (Bachelor Degree Level), Grade-III (HSSLC Level), Grade-III (HSLC Level – Driver)	Various Departments under Govt. of Assam
Grade-IV	Grade-IV (Class VIII Level), Grade-IV (HSLC Level), Grade-IV (HSLC with ITI Level)	Various Departments under Govt. of Assam

The total number of posts for ADRE 3.0 will be notified with the official notification. But it is expected to be more than 20,000 posts as per previous announcements.

ADRE 3.0 Educational Qualification – Detailed Post Wise

Educational qualification is the most important part of ADRE 3.0 eligibility. Since it is a combined examination for many posts, the qualification varies from post to post. The Government of Assam has divided the posts according to educational qualification. You must apply according to your highest qualification.

For Grade-III Vacancies – ADRE 3.0 Qualification

In ADRE, there are three types of vacancies under the Grade-III category. The detailed qualification is as follows:

A. Bachelor Degree Level Vacancies

For Bachelor Degree level, there are four sub-categories based on computer and other certificates. The details are shown in the table below.

Sub-Category	Educational Qualification Required
Bachelor Degree (General)	The candidates who have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University – BA, BSc, BCom, BCA, BBA, BTech etc. are eligible.
Bachelor Degree with Computer Certificate	The candidates who have a Bachelor’s Degree along with a Computer Certificate / Diploma of minimum 6 months duration from a recognized institute.
Bachelor Degree with Computer and Stenography	The candidates who have a Bachelor’s Degree with a Computer Certificate / Diploma of minimum 6 months duration and a Stenography Certificate from a recognized institute. This is mainly for Stenographer posts.
Bachelor Degree in Library Science with Computer	The candidates who have a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science with a Computer Certificate / Diploma of minimum 6 months duration from a recognized institute.

B. HSSLC (Class XII) Level Vacancies

For HSSLC level, there are two types of educational qualification-wise vacancies.

Sub-Category	Educational Qualification Required
HSSLC (Class XII) – General	The candidates who have passed HSSLC or equivalent examination from a recognized Board / Council are eligible.
HSSLC (Class XII) – Science	The candidates who have passed HSSLC (Science) examination from a recognized Board / Council are eligible. This is required for some technical posts.

C. HSLC (Class X) Level Vacancies for Driver Posts

Post	Educational Qualification Required
HSLC (Class X) with Driving Licence	In HSLC, the candidates who have passed HSLC or equivalent examination with a valid LMV Driving Licence are eligible for the driver vacancies.

For Grade-IV Vacancies – ADRE 3.0 Qualification

In ADRE, there are three types of vacancies under the Grade-IV category. The details are given below.

Category	Educational Qualification Required
Class VIII Level	The candidates who have read up to Class VIII are eligible for these vacancies. This is the minimum qualification for Grade-IV.
HSLC (Class X) Level	The candidates who have passed HSLC (Class X) or equivalent examination are eligible for these vacancies.
HSLC with ITI Level	The candidates who have passed HSLC (Class X) or equivalent examination along with ITI pass certificate in the trade of Wireman / Electrician / Fitter / Welder / Machinist / Electronics Mechanic from Government of Assam-approved institute are eligible.

Important Note for Grade-IV: The maximum allowed educational qualification for Grade-IV vacancies is HSSLC (Class XII) or equivalent examination. Candidates having qualifications higher than the maximum qualification are not eligible to apply for ADRE Grade-IV vacancies. This means if you are a graduate, you cannot apply for Grade-IV posts. This rule was introduced to provide opportunity to less educated candidates.

ADRE Vacancy Details – Previous Editions vs ADRE 3.0 Expected

To understand the scale of ADRE 3.0, you should look at the previous editions’ vacancies. The Government of Assam has always increased the number of posts.

Exam Edition	Grade-III – Bachelor Degree	Grade-III – HSSLC	Grade-III – HSLC (Driver)	Grade-IV – Class VIII	Grade-IV – HSLC	Grade-IV – HSLC with ITI	Total
ADRE 1.0	8331 Posts	3690 Posts	1120 Posts	9000 Posts	4300 Posts	–	26,441 Posts
ADRE 2.0	4055 Posts	3127 Posts	418 Posts	2102 Posts	1088 Posts	1833 Posts	12,623 Posts
ADRE 3.0	To be notified	To be notified	To be notified	To be notified	To be notified	To be notified	Expected 20,000+ Posts

For ADRE 3.0, the vacancy details will be updated with the publication of the official notification. As per latest news, ADRE 3.0 will have the highest number of vacancies among all editions.

ADRE 3.0 Age Limit – Complete Details

Age limit is a crucial eligibility criterion for ADRE 3.0. The candidate’s age must be between 18 and 40 years as of the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification.

Particulars	Details
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	40 Years
Age Calculation Basis	The candidate’s age will be calculated on the basis of Matriculation / HSLC Admit Card / HSLC Certificate issued by a recognized Board / Council
Cut-off Date	To be notified in official notification

Age Relaxation – Category Wise for ADRE 3.0

The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as follows. This relaxation is as per Government of Assam rules.

Category Name	Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste (SC)	5 Years
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	5 Years
OBC / MOBC	3 Years
Ex-Servicemen	2 Years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	10 Years

Note: Candidates seeking age relaxation must have valid caste / category certificate issued by competent authority of Assam.

ADRE 3.0 Application Fee – Will There Be Any Fee?

In the first edition of ADRE, the State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) levied the application fee for the examination. But in the second edition, it was waived off completely, and without any fees, applications were accepted from all candidates. This was a great relief for poor and economically weaker candidates.

For ADRE 3.0, there is a high possibility that there will be no application fee, just like ADRE 2.0. The Government of Assam has been promoting free application for all government jobs to help unemployed youth. But the final decision will be confirmed only after the official notification.

For your reference, we have provided all editions’ fee details below.

Exam Edition	Post Type	UR & OBC/MOBC Category	SC, ST(P), ST(H) Category
ADRE 1.0	Grade-III	Rs 350	Rs 250
ADRE 1.0	Grade-IV	Rs 200	Rs 150
ADRE 2.0	Grade-III	No Fee – Free Application	No Fee – Free Application
ADRE 2.0	Grade-IV	No Fee – Free Application	No Fee – Free Application
ADRE 3.0	Grade-III	To be notified – Expected No Fee	To be notified
ADRE 3.0	Grade-IV	To be notified – Expected No Fee	To be notified

ADRE 3.0 Selection Process – Step by Step

The selection process of Assam Direct Recruitment is quite simple and transparent. The State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) conducts five types of written examinations according to the post category, also known as Papers. 3 Papers for Grade-III and 2 Papers for Grade-IV vacancies as per post types. The candidates who qualify in the written examinations will be called for Skill Test, Driving Test, or Oral Test, which is applicable to their post type.

The complete selection process is divided into two stages:

Stage 1: Written Examination
Stage 2: Skill Test / Driving Test / Oral Test

Stage 1: Written Examination for ADRE 3.0

The State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) conducts a written examination as the first stage of the selection process. There are a total of five examinations conducted for various types of post categories. The complete details of these examinations are provided below.

• Paper-I: This exam will be conducted for the candidates who submit applications for HSLC (Class X) vacancies under the Grade-IV category.
• Paper-II: This exam will be conducted for the candidates who submit applications for Class VIII vacancies under the Grade-IV category.
• Paper-III: This exam will be conducted for the candidates who submit applications for HSSLC (Class XII) vacancies under the Grade-III category.
• Paper-IV: This exam will be conducted for the candidates who submit applications for Bachelor’s Degree vacancies under the Grade-III category.
• Paper-V: This exam will be conducted for the candidates who submit applications for HSLC (Class X) vacancies under the Grade-III category for Driver posts.

Detailed Exam Pattern for ADRE 3.0 – All Papers

Paper-I: ADRE HSLC (Class X) Examination – For Grade-IV

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	ADRE HSLC (Class X) Examination
Post Category	Grade-IV – HSLC Level
Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	135 Questions
Total Marks	135 Marks
Negative Marking	There shall be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
Subjects	English, Social Studies, Mathematics, General Knowledge, Mental Ability, and Logical Reasoning

Paper-II: ADRE Class VIII Examination – For Grade-IV

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	ADRE Class VIII Examination
Post Category	Grade-IV – Class VIII Level
Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	135 Questions
Total Marks	135 Marks
Negative Marking	There shall be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
Subjects	English, Social Studies, Mathematics, General Knowledge, Mental Ability, and Logical Reasoning

Paper-III: ADRE HSSLC (Class XII) Examination – For Grade-III

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	ADRE HSSLC (Class XII) Examination
Post Category	Grade-III – HSSLC Level
Duration	3 Hours
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	150 Questions
Total Marks	150 Marks
Negative Marking	There will be negative markings for wrong answers. The negative marking for each wrong answer will be equivalent to 1/4th of the mark(s) allotted for that question. For example, the negative marking for a wrong answer to a question carrying 1 mark will be 0.25, and for a question carrying 2 marks, it will be 0.50
Subjects	Social Studies, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability, General English, and General Mathematics

Subject-wise distribution for Paper-III:

Subject	Number of MCQs	Marks
Social Studies	30	20
General Knowledge	30	30
Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability	20	20
General English	35	35
General Mathematics	35	35
Total	150	150

Paper-IV: ADRE Bachelor Degree Examination – For Grade-III

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	ADRE Bachelor Degree Examination
Post Category	Grade-III – Bachelor Degree Level
Duration	3 Hours
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	175 Questions
Total Marks	150 Marks
Negative Marking	There will be negative markings for wrong answers. The negative marking for each wrong answer will be equivalent to 1/4th of the mark(s) allotted for that question. For example, the negative marking for a wrong answer to a question carrying 1 mark will be 0.25, and for a question carrying 2 marks, it will be 0.50
Subjects	Social Studies, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability, General Mathematics, General English, and Reading Comprehension and English Language

Subject-wise distribution for Paper-IV:

Subject	Number of MCQs	Marks
Social Studies	30	30
General Knowledge	35	35
Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability	20	20
General Mathematics	30	30
General English	10	10
Reading Comprehension and English Language	25	30 (with some 2 marks questions)
Total	175 Questions	150 Marks

Paper-V: ADRE HSLC (Class X) Examination – For Grade-III Driver Posts

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	ADRE HSLC (Class X) Examination – For Driver
Post Category	Grade-III – HSLC Driver Level
Duration	3 Hours
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	150 Questions
Total Marks	150 Marks
Negative Marking	There will be negative markings for wrong answers. 1/4th negative – 0.25 for 1 mark question, 0.50 for 2 marks question
Subjects	Social Studies, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability, General English, General Mathematics, and Road Transport

Subject-wise distribution for Paper-V:

Subject	Number of MCQs	Marks
Social Studies	20	20
General Knowledge	30	30
Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability	20	20
General English	30	30
General Mathematics	30	30
Road Transport	20	20
Total	150	150

Important Update about ADRE 3.0 Exam Pattern: In ADRE 3.0, there is a high possibility of a change in exam pattern. In the last edition, at the last minute, it was decided to conduct examinations in two phases – Preliminary and Main. But after huge protest and because it was not included in the initial notification, the government reversed the decision and stuck to the original notified way of examination. But for ADRE 3.0, there is a high possibility that the written examinations will be conducted in two phases. The initial phase will be a preliminary stage where objective questions might be asked, and the main phase will have a more comprehensive and detailed examination, excluding MCQs. But as of now, this is only a prediction, as the official notification has not been published by the SLRC. Candidates are advised to prepare according to the existing pattern but also keep an eye on official updates.

Stage 2: Skill Test, Driving Test, or Oral Test for ADRE 3.0

The candidates who qualify their respective Assam Direct Recruitment Examinations conducted by the State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) will be called for skill test, driving test, or oral test. This test will be conducted based on the post type.

• For Grade-III Vacancies: Candidates who have submitted applications for Grade-III vacancies may have to appear in the Computer Skill Test, Stenography Test, Driving Skill Test, as well as the oral interview, as it completely depends on the post type for which the application has been submitted and qualified.
• For Grade-IV Vacancies: There will be an oral interview of the shortlisted candidates for the Grade-IV vacancies. The interview will test the personality, general awareness and suitability of the candidate for the post.

Only those candidates who clear both stages will be finally selected for appointment. The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the written examination and the skill test / interview, as applicable.

How to Apply for ADRE 3.0 – Step by Step Process

The applications for the Assam Direct Recruitment Examinations will be accepted through the official web portal of the State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC). The link to the online application portal will be available on the official websites of ASSEB (Division-I) and the Government of Assam. But for the ease of our users, we will update the direct links to the web portal in the important links section of this article.

The complete details of the online application process for ADRE 3.0 are given below.

Step 1: Online Registration

Firstly, the candidates will have to complete the registration process. The registration process is a combined process, and for both Grade-III and Grade-IV vacancies, one can apply after completing this registration. This combined registration process was introduced from ADRE 2.0 to reduce the overlapping issue and to ensure one candidate gets one chance.

During the registration process, candidates have to enter their key details such as their full name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, email address, employment exchange registration number, and mobile number. Candidates should note that the provided mobile number should be active, as they have to provide the OTP received on it during the registration process. Without OTP verification, registration will not be completed.

Step 2: Online Application

In the application process, candidates have to select the appropriate link of the post category (Grade-III or Grade-IV) for which they are going to submit their application. Firstly, candidates will have to log in to the application portal to fill out the form by providing their employment exchange registration number and mobile number, which they have used to complete the registration.

As soon as the candidates log in, they will see an application form where they have to enter their complete details. In the form, candidates have to select the post types for which they are applying, enter their remaining personal details such as caste, gender, PwD status, ex-serviceman status, nationality, religion, communication address, Aadhaar details, exam centre preferences, educational qualification details, driving licence status, etc.

After giving all details, candidates will be required to upload their scanned passport-size photograph and signature in the specified size and format. You can click here to resize your image to the specified format and size. After this, candidates are asked to choose a password for future login to their account. Now, you will be able to view a preview of your application as well as submit it by clicking the specified submission button on the portal.

If you are encountering any issues while completing the online registration and application process, please feel free to contact us using the comments box below. We will try our best to guide you.

How to Apply for ADRE 3.0
1. Visit official website – slrcg3.sebaonline.org or slrcg4.sebaonline.org
2. Complete One Time Registration with Employment Exchange Number
3. Verify Mobile Number with OTP
4. Login with Employment Exchange Number and Mobile Number
5. Select Post Category – Grade-III or Grade-IV
6. Fill Personal Details, Educational Qualification, Exam Centre
7. Upload Photograph and Signature in prescribed format
8. Create Password and Preview Application
9. Submit Final Application and Take Printout

Important Documents Required for ADRE 3.0 Application

Before applying for ADRE 3.0, keep the following documents ready.

Document	Details
Employment Exchange Registration Certificate	Must be valid and of Assam state
HSLC Admit Card / Certificate	For age proof and educational proof
Educational Certificates	Class VIII / HSLC / HSSLC / Degree / ITI as applicable
Computer Certificate	Minimum 6 months for relevant Grade-III posts
Caste Certificate	SC / ST / OBC / MOBC – If applicable – Must be issued by Assam Govt.
Passport Size Photograph	Recent photograph – White background – Prescribed size
Signature	Scanned signature – Prescribed size
Aadhaar Card	For identity verification
Driving Licence	Valid LMV licence for Driver posts

Important Dates of ADRE 3.0 – Expected Timeline

The official notification for ADRE 3.0 has not been published yet. The dates will be updated as soon as the official notification is released by the SLRC. However, based on official statements, the expected timeline is as follows.

Particulars	Date – Expected
Official Notification Date	To be notified – Expected Very Soon
Online Registration Start Date	To be notified
Online Application Start Date	To be notified
Last Date to Apply	To be notified
Admit Card Release Date	To be notified – 2 weeks before exam
ADRE 3.0 Written Exam Date	To be notified
Result Declaration	To be notified after exam
Skill Test / Interview Date	To be notified after result

Candidates are advised to keep visiting the official website regularly for the latest updates on ADRE 3.0.

Important Web-Links for ADRE 3.0

Online Application Form	To be notified
Official Notification	December 2026 Expect
ADRE Image Resize	Click Here
ADRE Mock Test	Click Here
ADRE Syllabus	Click Here
WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Install Android App	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

Preparation Tips for ADRE 3.0

ADRE 3.0 will be highly competitive because lakhs of candidates will apply. Here are some preparation tips:

1. Understand the Syllabus: Go through the detailed syllabus of your paper – Paper-I to Paper-V. Focus on Assam-related General Knowledge, as many questions come from Assam history, geography, culture and current affairs.

2. Practice Previous Year Papers: Solve ADRE 1.0 and ADRE 2.0 question papers. This will give you an idea about the difficulty level and pattern.

3. Time Management: Since there is negative marking of 0.25 marks, do not attempt all questions blindly. Attempt only those you are confident about. Accuracy is more important than attempts.

4. Focus on Computer and Language: For Bachelor Degree level, General English and Reading Comprehension carry good marks. Practice daily.

5. Regular Revision: Make short notes for Social Studies, General Knowledge and General Mathematics and revise them regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions – ADRE 3.0