APSSB Recruitment 2026 - Detailed Selection Process & Info
APSSB 2026 opens a staggering 3,072,444 vacancies! Candidates can check eligibility and the final application deadline in the official notification. Stay tuned for the exact dates and details.
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Board | Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB), Itanagar |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | No. 06/26; Notice No. APSSB-13/9/2026/1443 dated 9 October 2026 |
| Examination | Non-Ministerial Technical Examination 2026 (Group C posts) |
| Vacancies | 217 (APST 190, UR 27); 2 for PwBD, 15 for ex-servicemen; provisional |
| Who can apply | Indian citizens who are original inhabitants of Arunachal Pradesh holding an APST certificate and a PRC, and who speak an indigenous tribal language of the State |
| Age | 18–35 for most posts; 18–32 for Head Constable Driver; 18–22 for Constable MT Driver; as on 5 November 2026, with relaxations |
| Pay | Level 1 to Level 5 by post (Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 92,300) |
| Application fee | Rs. 150, online, non-refundable; PwD/PwBD exempt |
| Application window | 21 October 2026 (3:00 PM) to 5 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Written exam (tentative) | 29 November 2026, Itanagar Capital Region |
| Selection | Objective written exam (200 marks) decides merit; PST/PET, driving test, competency test and medical test are qualifying for specified posts |
| Apply at | apssb.nic.in |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Post (code) | Department | Pay level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Nurse Midwife, ANM (25/26) | Health Services | Level 5 | 61 (APST 61, UR 0; 2 for PwBD) |
| Laboratory Technician (26/26) | Health Services | Level 5 | 7 (APST 6, UR 1) |
| Pharmacist, Allopathy (27/26) | Health Services | Level 5 | 1 (APST 1) |
| ECG Technician (28/26) | Health Services | Level 5 | 11 (APST 9, UR 2) |
| Dental Technician (29/26) | Health Services | Level 5 | 23 (APST 20, UR 3) |
| Health Assistant Jr. (30/26) | Health Services | Level 5 in the vacancy table; Level 4 in the eligibility table (see note) | 16 (APST 16) |
| Head Constable Driver (31/26) | Fire and Emergency Services | Level 4 | 18 (APST 15, UR 3; 4 for ex-servicemen) |
| Driver, LMV (32/26) | Food and Civil Supplies 5; Transport 2; Civil Aviation 2; DC West Kameng 1; Rural Works 1; DC Upper Subansiri 1; Sainik Welfare 1; Economics and Statistics 1 | Level 4 | 14 (APST 9, UR 5; 5 for ex-servicemen: 4 in Food and Civil Supplies, 1 in Sainik Welfare) |
| Driver, HMV (33/26) | Fire and Emergency Services 8; Higher and Technical Education 1 | Level 4 | 9 (APST 7, UR 2) |
| Constable (MT) Driver, IRBn (34/26) | Police Headquarters | Level 3 | 31 (APST 25, UR 6; 2 for ex-servicemen) |
| Constable (MT) Driver, Civil Police (35/26) | Police Headquarters | Level 3 | 24 (APST 19, UR 5; 2 for ex-servicemen) |
| Field Publicity Assistant (36/26) | Information and Public Relations | Level 2 | 1 (APST 1; for ex-servicemen) |
| Publicity Assistant (37/26) | Information and Public Relations | Level 1 | 1 (APST 1; for ex-servicemen) |
| Total | 217 (APST 190, UR 27; PwBD 2; ex-servicemen 15) |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Post codes 25/26 to 30/26, 32/26, 33/26, 36/26, 37/26 | 18 to 35 years |
|---|---|
| 31/26 Head Constable Driver | 18 to 32 years |
| 34/26 and 35/26 Constable (MT) Driver | 18 to 22 years |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Advertisement date | 9 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 21 October 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Online application closes | 5 November 2026, 5:00 PM (no edits after closing) |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 5 November 2026 |
| Written examination (tentative) | Sunday, 29 November 2026 |
| PST/PET (tentative) | From 19 January 2027 |
| Driving test (tentative) | From 28 January 2027 |
| Competency test, ANM (tentative) | From 28 January 2027 |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Stage | Applies to |
|---|---|
| Stage I: Objective written examination | All posts |
| Stage II: Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test | 31/26, 34/26, 35/26 |
| Stage III: Driving test | 31/26, 32/26, 33/26 |
| Stage IV: Competency test | 25/26 (ANM) |
| Stage V: Medical fitness test | 31/26, 34/26, 35/26 |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Paper | Sections | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Paper (all candidates) | General Questions; General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability; Arithmetical Ability; English Language and Comprehension (10 questions, 25 marks each) | 40 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Technical Paper (post-specific) | One of nine technical papers | 50 | 100 | 1 hour |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) | ANM, Laboratory Technician, Pharmacist, ECG Technician, Dental Technician (and Health Assistant Jr. per the vacancy table) |
|---|---|
| Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) | Head Constable Driver, Driver LMV, Driver HMV (and Health Assistant Jr. per its eligibility table) |
| Level 3 (Rs. 21,700–69,100) | Constable (MT) Driver, IRBn and Civil Police |
| Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) | Field Publicity Assistant |
| Level 1 (Rs. 18,000–56,900) | Publicity Assistant |
How to Fill Online Application Form
- Read Official Circular: Carefully review the official notification PDF and verify your eligibility criteria before starting registration.
- Document Preparation: Keep scanned copies of essential documents ready (Photograph, Signature, ID Proof, Educational Certificates, and Caste/Category Certificate if applicable).
- Online Registration: Visit the official portal via the direct Apply Online link given below and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) / candidate profile.
- Fill Application Form: Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, exam center preferences, and upload mandatory certificates.
- Fee Payment: Pay the required examination fee using online banking, debit/credit card, or UPI before the stipulated deadline.
- Print Final Copy: Preview all entered data thoroughly, submit the form, and take a clear printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.