Last updated: September 17, 2026 at 10:37 PM
The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Advertisement No. 5/2026 dated 07.09.2026 inviting online applications for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (APPSCCE-2026), which will fill 135 Group-A and Group-B posts across 10 departments of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, including Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (Entry Grade), Arunachal Pradesh Police Service (Entry Grade), Child Development Project Officer and 38 Assistant Section Officer posts. Any graduate who holds a Permanent Residence Certificate of Arunachal Pradesh along with an APST certificate and can speak an indigenous tribal language of the state is eligible to apply. The online application window opens at 1700 hours on 16.09.2026 and closes at 1700 hours on 20.10.2026, with the Preliminary Examination scheduled for 06.12.2026.
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APPSC CCE 2026 Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (EG), Arunachal Pradesh Police Service (EG), Child Development Project Officer, District Information and Public Relation Officer, District Food and Civil Supply Officer, District Transport Officer, Labour Officer, Station Superintendent, Assistant Station Superintendent, Field Publicity Officer, Inspector (Tax, Excise and Narcotics), Inspector (Trade and Commerce), Assistant Section Officer |
| Organization | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), Itanagar |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advertisement No. 5/2026 (No. PSC-R/13/2026) dated 07.09.2026 |
| Location | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 135 posts (05 posts reserved for PwBD candidates) |
| Qualification | Graduate Degree from any UGC-recognised university (any discipline); final-year candidates may apply provisionally |
| Age Limit | 21 to 35 years as on 20.10.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination (Objective) → Main Examination (08 written papers) → Interview / Viva-Voce |
| Pay Scale | Not specified in notification — pay for each Group-A and Group-B post is governed by Government of Arunachal Pradesh service rules |
| How to Apply | Online only at appsc.gov.in, after completing the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | APPSC One Time Registration Portal |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Advertisement date | 07.09.2026 |
| Online application starts | 16.09.2026 (from 1700 hours) |
| Last date to submit online application | 20.10.2026 (before 1700 hours) |
| Age reckoned as on | 20.10.2026 |
| Preliminary Examination date | 06.12.2026 (Sunday) |
| Main Examination date | To be announced after the Preliminary result |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only) |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | Nil — exempted under Section 19 of the Arunachal Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018 |
| Mode of payment | Online mode only |
| Fee for the Main Examination (DAF) | No additional fee — qualified candidates fill the Detailed Application Form free of cost |
Vacancy Details
| Sl. | Name of the Post | Department | Group | Vacancies | Reserved for PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (Entry Grade) — APCS (EG) | Personnel | Group-A | 60 | 02 — 01 Deaf and Hard of Hearing; 01 Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability and Mental Illness |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh Police Service (Entry Grade) — APPS (EG) | Home | Group-A | 10 | NIL |
| 3 | Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) | Women and Child Development | Group-A | 05 | NIL |
| 4 | District Information and Public Relation Officer (DIPRO) | Information and Public Relation | Group-A | 04 | 01 — Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy |
| 5 | District Food and Civil Supply Officer (DF and CSO) | Food and Civil Supplies | Group-A | 03 | NIL |
| 6 | District Transport Officer (DTO) | Transport | Group-A | 01 | NIL |
| 7 | Labour Officer (LO) | Labour and Employment | Group-B (Gazetted) | 02 | NIL |
| 8 | Station Superintendent (SS) | Transport | Group-B (Gazetted) | 04 | NIL |
| 9 | Assistant Station Superintendent (ASS) | Transport | Group-B (Gazetted) | 01 | NIL |
| 10 | Field Publicity Officer | Finance | Group-B (Non-Gazetted) | 01 | NIL |
| 11 | Inspector (Tax, Excise and Narcotics) | Tax, Excise and Narcotics | Group-B (Non-Gazetted) | 04 | NIL |
| 12 | Inspector (Trade and Commerce) | Trade and Commerce | Group-B (Non-Gazetted) | 02 | NIL |
| 13 | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | Secretariat Administration | Group-B (Non-Gazetted) | 38 | 02 — 01 Blindness and Low Vision; 01 Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy |
| Total | 135 | 05 | |||
Note: The number of vacancies and the reservations shown above are based on the Proforma of Requisition submitted by the indenting departments of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and may be revised by the Commission.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduate Degree from any university recognised by the UGC and incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or an equivalent qualification declared by the Government. Candidates who have appeared or intend to appear at the qualifying examination may also apply — their admission stays provisional and proof of passing must be produced in original on the day of the Interview / Viva-voce of the Main Examination. |
| Age Limit | Not less than 21 years and not more than 35 years as on 20.10.2026 (the last date of receipt of the online application form) Check your age eligibility → |
| Permanent Residence | Must be a citizen of India and an inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh holding a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) issued by the designated Competent Authority under the Government of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Indigenous Status | Must be an original inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh holding an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificate issued by the Competent Authority, as per the list of tribes notified in the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 |
| Tribal Language Proficiency | Must be able to speak any of the notified Indigenous Tribal Languages of Arunachal Pradesh and must possess working knowledge of the local indigenous tribes. The language test mechanism follows Government Notification F.No.AR-33/17/2026-SECT-1-AR dated 26.08.2026 |
| Proof of Date of Birth | Only the date of birth entered in the Matriculation / High School Leaving Certificate or Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate is accepted. Horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts from municipal corporations and service records are not accepted |
| Government servants | Candidates already in Government service must inform their Employer / Controlling Authority in writing that they have applied, and must upload the intimation or NOC while filling the Detailed Application Form after qualifying the Preliminary stage |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) candidates | Up to a maximum of 05 years |
| Defence Service Personnel belonging to APST, disabled in operations during hostility with a foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence | Up to a maximum of 08 years |
| APST PwBD candidates | Up to a maximum of 15 years |
| Regular Government servants | As per Government rules and regulations in force from time to time |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Preliminary Examination (Objective) | Held on 06.12.2026. Two objective papers of 02 hours each: Paper-I General Studies (200 marks), whose marks decide qualification for the Mains, and Paper-II Aptitude Test / CSAT (200 marks), which is purely qualifying at 33 percent and whose marks are not counted. Negative marking of one-third of a mark applies for every wrong answer. Appearing in both papers is mandatory — a candidate absent in either paper is disqualified. Question papers are set in English at the standard of a Degree-level course. About 12 times the number of advertised vacancies are admitted to the Main Examination. Prelims marks are a screening test only and are not counted in the final merit. |
| Stage 2 — Main Examination (Written) | 08 subjective papers. English (Compulsory) carries 300 marks and is qualifying only — every candidate must score 33 percent in it, and the rest of the papers are evaluated only if this paper is cleared; its marks do not count for merit. The 07 merit subjects are Essay, General Studies-I, General Studies-II, General Studies-III, General Studies-IV, Optional Subject-I and Optional Subject-II, carrying 1750 marks in total. To qualify, a candidate must score an aggregate of 33 percent (577.50 out of 1750) with a minimum of 20 percent in each of the 07 merit subjects; for PwBD candidates the bar is an aggregate of 20 percent (350 out of 1750) with a minimum of 10 percent in each paper. |
| Stage 3 — Interview / Viva-Voce | Candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the Main Examination are called for the personality test in the ratio of 1:3 of the advertised vacancies, or as decided by the Commission. The Interview carries 275 marks as per Part-C, Section-II of Schedule-II of the APPSCCE Rules, 2019. Original certificates and mark sheets must be produced at this stage — a candidate found ineligible at document verification is rejected and not allowed to appear. |
| Additional stage for APPS (Police Service) candidates | Candidates applying for the Arunachal Pradesh Police Service must additionally conform to the physical standard, Physical Efficiency Test and medical standard laid down in the Arunachal Pradesh Police Service Rules, 1989 as amended by the Arunachal Pradesh Police Service (Amendment) Rules, 2022. See the table below. |
Physical Standards and PET — APPS (Police Service) Posts Only
| Height Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General candidates | 165 cms | 157 cms |
| APST (other than Tirap / Changlang / Longding districts) | 160 cms | 152 cms |
| APST (Tirap / Changlang / Longding districts) | 152 cms | 152 cms |
| Chest — APST (male only) | 77 cms normal, 82 cms expanded | Not applicable |
| Chest — General (male only) | 80 cms normal, 85 cms expanded | Not applicable |
| PET Event | Male Standard | Female Standard | Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 metres race | 16 seconds | 18 seconds | 1 |
| 1500 metres race (male) / 800 metres race (female) | 8 minutes | 5 minutes | 1 |
| Long Jump | 11 feet | 9 feet | 3 |
| High Jump | 107 cms | 90 cms | 3 |
Note: The Physical Efficiency Test is qualifying in nature.
Examination Centres
| Sl. No. | Centre | Sl. No. | Centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Itanagar | 11 | Basar |
| 2 | Naharlagun and Nirjuli | 12 | Khonsa |
| 3 | Bomdila | 13 | Changlang |
| 4 | Ziro | 14 | Roing |
| 5 | Daporijo | 15 | Doimukh |
| 6 | Seppa | 16 | Yachuli |
| 7 | Pasighat | 17 | Tawang |
| 8 | Yingkiong | 18 | Namsai |
| 9 | Tezu | 19 | Likhabali |
| 10 | Aalo |
Note: APPSC reserves the right to allocate or change the examination centre at its discretion. No request for a change of centre will be entertained.
How to Apply
- Visit the APPSC website at appsc.gov.in and complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR). Candidates who have already registered under OTR need not register again and can log in with the same user ID and password.
- Log in and open the online application form for APPSCCE-2026. The submission link is active from 1700 hours on 16.09.2026 until 1700 hours on 20.10.2026.
- Fill in every field carefully and upload the scanned signature (40-50 KB), passport-size colour photograph (40-100 KB), Matriculation certificate, APST certificate, PRC and any other applicable document.
- Pay the examination fee of Rs. 200 through online mode. PwD candidates are exempt from the fee.
- Read the DECLARATION minutely, submit the form before the deadline and save a printout of the submitted application for your records.
Note: Once submitted within the last date, the application must be complete in all respects — no additional time is given to change details or upload further information. Candidates are advised to submit only a single application; if multiple applications are submitted, only the one with the highest Registration ID (RID) is accepted, and fee paid against one RID is not adjusted against another. This advertisement invites applications for the Preliminary Examination only — qualified candidates fill a separate Detailed Application Form (DAF) for the Main Examination later, at no extra fee.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Signature of the candidate | Signed on white paper with a black ink pen, 40-50 KB, JPG format |
| Passport-size photograph | Latest or recent colour photo, 40-100 KB, JPG format, white background, front-faced, without headgear and sunglasses Resize your photo and signature → |
| Matriculation Certificate / Marksheet | Self-attested photocopy showing the date of birth; no other document is accepted as proof of date of birth |
| APST Certificate | Self-attested photocopy issued by the Competent Authority of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) | Self-attested photocopy issued by the Competent Authority of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Appointment order (Government employees only) | Self-attested photocopy of the appointment order, not the promotion order, as proof of 03 years of continuous regular service in the same or an allied cadre, where upper-age relaxation is claimed |
| Disability Certificate (PwD / PwBD only) | Issued by the certifying authority under Section 57 of the RPWD Act, 2016. It must clearly mention the percentage of disability and must be issued before the last date of online submission, otherwise reservation under the PwBD category cannot be claimed |
| Defence Service documents (if age relaxation claimed) | Relevant document for APST Defence Service Personnel disabled in operations during hostility |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Advertisement No. 5/2026 — APPSCCE-2026 |
| Apply Online / Official Website | APPSC One Time Registration Portal |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not submit more than one application — if you do, only the application with the highest Registration ID is accepted, and the fee paid against any other RID is neither adjusted nor refunded.
- Do not skip the One Time Registration step; the APPSCCE-2026 form cannot be opened until OTR is complete, and leaving it to the last day risks a portal rush before the 1700 hours cut-off on 20.10.2026.
- Do not submit an incomplete form expecting to edit it later — once submitted within the last date, no additional time is given to change details or upload anything further.
- Do not use a horoscope, affidavit, birth extract or service record as proof of age; only the date of birth printed on the Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate is accepted.
- Do not claim PwBD reservation with a disability certificate that omits the percentage of disability or that is dated after the last date of submission — it will not be accepted for reservation.
- Do not skip Paper-II of the Preliminary Examination assuming it is only qualifying — a candidate who does not appear in both papers is disqualified outright.
- Government servants: do not forget to inform your Employer or Controlling Authority in writing that you have applied, since a withholding communication from them leads to rejection of the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for APPSCCE 2026?
Online applications must be submitted before 1700 hours on 20.10.2026, with the submission link opening at 1700 hours on 16.09.2026.
2. How many vacancies are there in APPSC CCE 2026?
There are 135 vacancies across 13 posts and 10 departments, of which 05 posts are reserved for PwBD candidates.
3. What qualification is needed to apply?
A Graduate Degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognised university is required, and final-year candidates may apply provisionally provided they produce proof of passing on the day of the Interview.
4. What is the age limit for APPSCCE 2026?
Candidates must be between 21 and 35 years as on 20.10.2026, with relaxation of up to 05 years for APST candidates, 08 years for APST Defence Service Personnel disabled in operations and 15 years for APST PwBD candidates.
5. Can a candidate from outside Arunachal Pradesh apply?
No — the notification requires a valid Arunachal Pradesh Permanent Residence Certificate, an APST certificate and the ability to speak a notified indigenous tribal language of the state, so the examination is effectively open only to APST candidates of Arunachal Pradesh.
6. What is the application fee and who is exempt?
The fee is Rs. 200 payable online only, and PwD candidates are exempt under Section 19 of the Arunachal Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018.
7. When will the APPSCCE 2026 Preliminary Examination be held?
The Preliminary Examination will be conducted on Sunday, 06.12.2026 across 19 examination centres in Arunachal Pradesh.
8. Is there negative marking in the Preliminary Examination?
Yes — a penalty of one-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer marked in the objective-type question papers.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
