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Registration of employment seeker in Employment Exchange

All citizens of India above the age of 14 years who are permanent residents of Assam are eligible to register their names in Employment Exchanges of the State of Assam.
There are two ways how citizens may apply for registration in Employment Exchange:
1)      Aadhaar-based: This is the preferred option. Citizens who possess an Aadhaar belonging to Assam may apply for registration in Employment Exchanges.
2)      Non-Aadhaar Based: This is only applicable to those candidates whose Aadhaar is blocked due to NRC related issues. They are advised to approach their nearest Employment Exchange.

Below are the guidelines laid by the department for Aadhaar based and Non-Aadhaar based registration in Employment Exchange:

For Aadhaar Based Registration:
1. All citizens of India above the age of 14 years who are permanent residents of Assam are eligible to register their names in Employment Exchanges of the State of Assam.
2. Any applicant below age of 18 must have to submit an undertaking for parents/legal guardian’s consent regarding registration with Employment Exchange of Assam  and sharing/processing of personal data thereof. 
3. The candidates are eligible for Registration in one Employment Exchange only in the state, where they are permanent residents within the jurisdiction of the District.
4. Applicants who are already employed and seeking better employment have to be registered only after the production of a “No Objection Certificate” issued by the employer. It is applicable only for permanent and temporary central/state govt. employees.
5. All text box with an asterisk (*) symbol is mandatory to be filled up.
6. After successfully submitting the application Online Employment Exchange Card (X 10) will be issued to his/her registered Email. 
7. Every registrant shall renew his /her registration once in three (3) years in the due month as indicated on his/her Registration card.
8. Failure to renew the registration even after the lapse of the grace period (3 months), will lead to cancellation of registration and subsequent removal from Live Register maintained in the Employment Exchange.
9. No request for renewal of registration after the expiry of the due month and grace period shall be entertained under any circumstances.

For Non-Aadhaar based Registration:

1. All citizens of India above the age of 14 years who are permanent residents of Assam ,(as per Office memorandum no .E/P-344/41472 Dtd 05-07-1971) are eligible to Register their names in Employment Exchanges of the State of Assam.

2. Any applicant below age of 18 must have to submit an undertaking for parents/legal guardian’s consent regarding registration with Employment Exchange of Assam  and sharing/processing of personal data thereof. 

3. The candidates are eligible for Registration in one Employment Exchange only in the state, where they are permanent residents within the jurisdiction of the District.

4. Applicants who are already employed and seeking better employment have to be registered only after the production of a “No Objection Certificate” issued by the employer. It is applicable only for permanent and temporary central/state govt. employees.

5. Once a candidate has got registered online and completes the requisite information in the form, he/she will be issued an acknowledgment receipt informing about the stipulated date and time for physical verification of all original documents.

6. The candidate is required to visit the concerned Employment Exchange in person for verification of all original documents on the stipulated date and time.

7. All text box with asterisk(*) symbol is mandatory to be filled up.

8. After physical verification if documents and certificates are found in order, an Employment Exchange Card (X-10) will be issued. Applicant will receive an Employment Exchange Card through his/her Email.

9. Every registrant shall renew his /her registration once in three (3) years in the due month as indicated on his/her Registration card by either personally visiting the concerned Employment Exchange or online. A grace period of three (3) months is provided to the registrants.

10. Failure to renew the registration even after the lapse of the grace period, will lead to cancellation of registration and subsequent removal from the Live Register maintained in the Employment Exchange.

11. No request for renewal of registration after the expiry of the due month and grace period shall be entertained under any circumstances. 

** Note: The user manuals for citizens/PFC operators and user manuals for (Employment Exchange) office processing are given in the “PROCEDURE DETAILS” tab.

For Aadhaar Based Registration:

The following documents are to be submitted:-

1. Age Proof :- Birth Certificate/ HSLC Admit card/ School Certificate ( Any one of these three documents)

2. Proof of Residency:- 

1. Applicants having AADHAAR Card with permanent address within the state of Assam will be allowed to Register Online without visiting the Employment Exchange as per Office Memorandum issued vide no. SKE. 42/2021/32  Dated Dispur the 19th July 2021. (Only for verification of the state of ASSAM) 

2. Driving License (either self or parents), Copy of Chitha/Jamabandi (either self or parents), Copy of Passport (either self or parents), Certified Copy of Electoral Roll/EPIC (either self or parents).

3. Educational Qualification Certificate :- Pass Certificate (S) and Mark Sheet(S)

4. Caste Certificate in cases of SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/EWS applicants

5. In case of P.W.D ( Persons With Disability) candidate –Disability certificate issued by   competent authority.

6. Additional Qualification Certificate ( if any)

7. Documents to proof current employment status. ( applicable only for Employed Person)

8. Experience Certificate ( If any)

9. Non- Creamy Layer Certificate.

10. AADHAAR Card (non mandatory)

11. Undertaking from Parents/legal Guardian ( Applicable only for applicant below 18 years of age)


For Non-Aadhaar based Registration:
The following documents are to be submitted:-
1. Age Proof :- Birth Certificate/ HSLC Admit card/ School Certificate ( Any one of these three documents)
2. Proof of Residency:- Driving License (either self or parents), Copy of Chitha/Jamabandi (either self or parents), Copy of    Passport (either self or parents), Certified Copy of Electoral Roll/EPIC (either self or parents).
3. Educational Qualification Certificate :- Pass Certificate (S) and Mark Sheet(S)
4. Caste Certificate in cases of SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/EWS applicants
5. In case of P.W.D ( Persons With Disability) candidate –Disability certificate issued by competent authority.
6. Additional Qualification Certificate (if any)
7. Documents to proof current employment status. (applicable only for Employed person)
8. Experience Certificate ( If any)
9. Non- Creamy Layer Certificate.
10. Undertaking from Parents/legal Guardian ( Applicable only for applicant below 18 years of age)


Stipulated Time Limit : Within 3 days.

Fees :

1. Statutory charges: NIL

2. Service charge (through PFC/CSC) - Rs. 30

3. Printing charge (in case of any printing from PFC/CSC) - Rs. 10 per page

4. Scanning charge (in case documents are scanned in PFC/CSC) - Rs. 5 per page.

5. Convenience fee - Rs. 10

NOTICE:  It is for information to all concerned that following 3 (three ) nos. of Non AADHAAR based services under Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Department are applicable only for those candidates whose AADHAAR Cards have been kept on hold due to NRC related issues and for the sole purpose of applying in the Class III/ IV recruitment process. They will approach the concerned Employment Exchanges for manual verification of documents if eligible otherwise.

  1. Registration of Employment Seeker in Employment Exchange
  2. Renewal of Registration Card of Employment Seeker in Employment Exchange
  3. Re-Registration of Employment Seeker in Employment Exchange

Rest of the applicants may apply AADHAAR based registration.