Unable to accomplish the above.
The default assignee does not have assignable permission
User to be set as default user must have Assignable permission in project's permission scheme.
Go to Project > Settings > Permission scheme and check the configuration of Assignable permission
Documentation for permission schemes is here...https://confluence.atlassian.com/adminjiraserver/managing-project-permissions-938847145.html
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