APSSB CHSL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 207 Group C Posts

Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has released an official recruitment advertisement (Advertisement No. 05/26) for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSLE), 2026 to recruit 207 Group ‘C’ posts including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Stockman, Agriculture Field Assistant, Fishery Demonstrator, and Data Entry Operator. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 20 July 2026 to 10 August 2026.

APSSB CHSL Recruitment 2026 Notification

The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB), Itanagar has announced 207 Group ‘C’ vacancies in various state government departments and district offices through the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2026.

The online registration portal opens on 20 July 2026 and will close on 10 August 2026 at 05:00 PM on the official APSSB web portal (apssb.nic.in). The tentative date for the written examination is scheduled for 20 September 2026 (Sunday), followed by the Skill Test starting from 10 October 2026.

APSSB CHSL Vacancy Breakup

A total of 207 Group ‘C’ posts are distributed post-wise and category-wise as detailed below:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational qualifications and requirements stipulated for each post code as on the closing date (10.08.2026):

1. Agriculture Field Assistant (Jr) [Post Code 16/26]:

• Class XII (Science) passed from a recognized Board/Institution.

2. Data Entry Operator (DEO) [Post Code 17/26]:

• Class XII passed from a recognized Board/Institution.
• Typing speed of 35 words per minute on computer (10,500 KDPH).
• Minimum 6 (six) months Diploma in Computer Application from an AICTE/APCTE recognized institute.

3. Field Assistant [Post Code 18/26]:

• Class XII passed with Mathematics or Geography; OR Class XII passed in any subject with a Survey course from a Govt. recognized ITI.

4. Fishery Demonstrator [Post Code 19/26]:

• Class XII (Science) passed with Biology from a recognized Board/Institution.

5. Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) & Lower Division Clerk (LDC) [Post Codes 20/26 & 22/26]:

• Class XII passed from a recognized Board/Institution.
• English typing speed of 35 words per minute on computer (10,500 KDPH).
• Minimum 6 (six) months Diploma in Computer Application from an AICTE/APCTE recognized institute.

6. Record Keeper / Record Clerk [Post Code 23/26]:

• Class XII passed from a recognized Board/Institution.
• Minimum 1 (one) year Diploma in Computer Application.

7. Stockman [Post Code 24/26]:

• Class XII (Science) passed from a recognized Board/Institution.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The candidate must meet the age limit criteria as on 10 August 2026:

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 35 Years (Revised upper age limit as per Govt. order)
• Ex-Servicemen (for Sainik Welfare LDC): 18 to 40 Years

Upper Age Relaxations:

• Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST): Up to 5 Years upper age relaxation (Up to 40 years).
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Up to 10 Years upper age relaxation (Up to 15 years for APST PwBD candidates).

Pay Scale & Remuneration

Selected candidates will be appointed across the following pay levels with applicable state government allowances:

• Level-1: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900/- per month (Field Assistant)
• Level-2: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- per month (Fishery Demonstrator, Laboratory Assistant)
• Level-4: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/- per month (LDC, Stockman, DEO, JSA, Agriculture Field Assistant, Record Keeper)

Application Fee

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection process comprises two successive stages:

Stage 1: Written Examination (For All Posts – 200 Marks | Duration: 2 Hours):

• Negative Marking: There is NO negative marking in the written exam.
• Minimum Qualifying Score: Candidates must secure a minimum of 33% aggregate marks in the written examination to qualify.

Stage 2: Skill Test (For DEO, JSA & LDC Posts Only):

• Typing Test on Computer: 35 words per minute in English (10,500 KDPH).
• Stage 2 is purely qualifying in nature. Final merit list is prepared strictly based on written exam performance.

How to Apply for APSSB CHSL Recruitment 2026?

Applications are accepted online only through the official APSSB web portal. Follow these steps:

1. Locate the Online Application Portal from the Important Link section.
2. Click on the online application link
3. Register with personal details and a valid Photo Identity Document (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Driving License / PAN Card).
4. Fill out personal, educational qualification, and post/department preference choices carefully.
5. Upload scanned signature in black ink (10–50 kb) and recent passport-size photograph (50–100 kb).
6. Pay the application fee online (₹150 for APST / ₹200 for UR).
7. Verify all information, submit the form, and download/print out a copy of the application form for future reference.

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