Only candidates from the Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) can apply for this one. The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has announced 217 Group C posts under its Non-Ministerial Technical Examination 2026. The jobs range from ANM, lab technician and pharmacist to drivers, police constable drivers and publicity assistants.
Applications are online only. The form opens on 21.10.2026 at 3:00 PM and closes on 05.11.2026 at 5:00 PM. The written exam is planned for Sunday, 29.11.2026.
Head Constable Driver – Fire and Emergency Services
Level‑4
15
3
18
0
4
32/26
Driver (LMV) – DC West Kameng
Level‑4
0
1
1
0
0
32/26
Driver (LMV) – Transport
Level‑4
1
1
2
0
0
32/26
Driver (LMV) – Rural Works Department
Level‑4
1
0
1
0
0
32/26
Driver (LMV) – DC Upper Subansiri
Level‑4
0
1
1
0
0
32/26
Driver (LMV) – Directorate of Sainik Welfare-cum-Rajya Sainik Board
Level‑4
1
0
1
0
1
32/26
Driver (LMV) – Civil Aviation
Level‑4
1
1
2
0
0
32/26
Driver (LMV) – Economics and Statistics
Level‑4
0
1
1
0
0
32/26
Driver (LMV) – Food and Civil Supplies
Level‑4
5
0
5
0
4
33/26
Driver (HMV) – Higher and Technical Education
Level‑4
1
0
1
0
0
33/26
Driver (HMV) – Fire and Emergency Services
Level‑4
6
2
8
0
0
34/26
Constable (MT) Driver (IRBn) – PHQ
Level‑3
25
6
31
0
2
35/26
Constable (MT) Driver (Civil Police) – PHQ
Level‑3
19
5
24
0
2
36/26
Field Publicity Assistant – IPR
Level‑2
1
0
1
0
1
37/26
Publicity Assistant – IPR
Level‑1
1
0
1
0
1
Grand Total
190
27
217
2
15
The Board says these seat numbers are provisional and can change. The Ex-SM (Ex-Servicemen) seats are open only to indigenous Arunachal tribals, and the 2 PwBD seats are for locomotor disability, including cerebral palsy, cured leprosy, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Residence
You must be an Indian citizen and an inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh, with a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) issued by the competent authority.
Tribe status
You must be an original inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh and hold an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificate. The notice says this rule applies to all categories of seats.
Tribal language
You must be able to speak any indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh and have working knowledge of the local indigenous tribes. How the language test will be held is set by the state notification dated 26.08.2026.
Age Limit
18 to 35 years for most posts. 18 to 32 years for Head Constable Driver (31/26). 18 to 22 years for Constable MT Driver (34/26 and 35/26). Age is counted as on 05.11.2026. Check your age eligibility →
Qualification and experience
Counted as on the closing date, 05.11.2026. Post-wise details are in the table below.
Driving licence (31/26 to 35/26)
The licence must be valid on the closing date, on the date of the driving test and on the date of document verification.
Driving experience (32/26 and 33/26)
3 years, counted from the date your driving licence was issued.
Application rule
Online applications only. If you send more than one form for the same post, only the latest one is counted.
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
APST
Up to 5 years
PwBD
Up to 15 years
In-service (departmental) candidates
5 years more than the normal relaxation, if you have 3 years of continuous service and the post is in the same line or an allied cadre of Group C
Ex-Servicemen
Your years of service are deducted from your actual age. You are fine if the result is no more than 3 years above the maximum age limit.
ASHA workers (ANM post 25/26 only)
8 years (ASHA means Accredited Social Health Activist)
In plain terms: a post with a 35-year limit can go up to 40 for an APST candidate, and your age is checked on 05.11.2026, not on the day you fill the form.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and the 05.11.2026 cut-off date, add your category relaxation, and see at once whether you fall inside the 18 to 35 year band (18 to 32 for post 31/26, and 18 to 22 for posts 34/26 and 35/26).
2-year ANM course from an INC-recognised institution after Class XII, and registration under APNC as a Registered ANM (RANM)
26/26
Laboratory Technician
Class XII (Science) with a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) from a government-recognised institution or board
27/26
Pharmacist (Allopathy)
Class XII (Science) with a D.Pharm diploma recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India, and registration with the Arunachal Pradesh Pharmacy Council or the Indian Pharmacy Council
28/26
ECG Technician
Class XII (Science) with a Diploma in ECG Technology from a government-recognised institution or board
29/26
Dental Technician
Class XII Science with a Diploma in Dental Mechanic or Technician from an institute recognised by the Dental Council of India, and registration with the Arunachal Pradesh State Dental Council (APSDC) or the Dental Council of India
30/26
Health Assistant Jr.
Class XII with a 2-year Health Assistant Training Course recognised by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh or the Government of India
31/26
Head Constable Driver
Class X or equivalent, plus a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence. Physical standards, eyesight and medical test apply.
32/26
Driver (LMV)
Class X pass, a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) licence and at least 3 years of LMV driving experience
33/26
Driver (HMV)
Class X pass, a valid HMV licence and at least 3 years of HMV driving experience
34/26
Constable (MT) Driver (IRBn)
Class X or equivalent, plus a valid HMV or LMV licence. Physical standards, eyesight and medical test apply.
35/26
Constable (MT) Driver (Civil Police)
Class X or equivalent, plus a valid HMV or LMV licence. Physical standards, eyesight and medical test apply.
36/26
Field Publicity Assistant
Class XII from a recognised board or university with a Diploma in TV, Radio or Sound System, or a Diploma in Electrical or Electronics
37/26
Publicity Assistant
Class X from a recognised board with a diploma certificate in Sound System, or a Diploma in TV and Radio, Electrical or Electronics
Physical Standards for Posts 31/26, 34/26 and 35/26
Standard
Requirement (male candidates)
Height – APST (other than Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts)
160 cm
Height – APST from Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts
152 cm
Chest (all categories)
79 cm normal, 84 cm expanded
100 metres race
16 seconds
1500 metres race
8 min 30 sec (post 31/26); 8 min (posts 34/26 and 35/26)
High jump (3 attempts)
107 cm
Long jump (3 attempts)
11 feet
Eyesight
Better eye 6/6 and worse eye 6/12 with correction. Near vision J1 and J2 with correction. No colour blindness.
Medical
Medical fitness test
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage I – Written exam (all posts)
Objective (MCQ) test of 200 marks in 2 hours. Common paper: 100 marks in 1 hour (General Questions, Reasoning, Arithmetic and English, 10 questions each at 2.5 marks). Technical paper: 100 marks in 1 hour (50 questions at 2 marks). You need at least 33% in each paper separately. There is no sectional cut-off and no negative marking.
Technical paper
Each post has its own technical paper (Papers 1 to 9). Posts 31/26 to 35/26 all use Paper 7 on Road Safety and Traffic Signages.
Stage II – PST and PET
Posts 31/26, 34/26 and 35/26. The top candidates by merit are called in a 1 to 8 ratio (80 candidates for 10 seats). Qualifying only. Ex-Servicemen skip the PET but must pass the PST.
Stage III – Driving test
Posts 31/26, 32/26 and 33/26. Candidates are called in a 1 to 3 ratio by merit, after the 33% rule and the PST/PET. Qualifying only.
Stage IV – Competency test
ANM (25/26) only. Candidates are called in a 1 to 3 ratio by merit. You take 3 of 4 stations (Vital Signs, Maternal and Child Health, Infection Control Protocol, Basic Procedure in Midwifery), 5 minutes each and 10 marks each. You need 21 out of 30, with at least 7 in each station.
Stage V – Medical fitness test
Posts 31/26, 34/26 and 35/26. Qualifying only.
Final merit
Prepared only on marks scored in the written exam
Syllabus
Common paper: notice No. APSSB-13/9/2026/1437. Technical papers: notice No. APSSB-13/9/2026/1438. Both are dated 08.10.2026 and are in the Syllabus section of the APSSB website.
In short: the written exam decides your rank. The physical, driving, competency and medical tests are pass-or-fail only, and their marks do not count towards the final merit list.
Level-4: Health Assistant Jr., Head Constable Driver, Driver LMV and HMV (30/26 to 33/26)
Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100
Level-3: Constable (MT) Driver (34/26 and 35/26)
Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100
Level-2: Field Publicity Assistant (36/26)
Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200
Level-1: Publicity Assistant (37/26)
Rs 18,000 to Rs 56,900
Allowances and benefits
Not specified in notification
In plain terms, each level is a government pay grade (the Pay Matrix), and the lower figure in each range is where basic pay starts. The notice does not list allowances.
How to Apply
Check that you meet the APST, PRC, language, age and qualification rules for the post you want.
When the form opens on 21.10.2026 (3:00 PM), go to apssb.nic.in and fill in the online application.
Mark your posts and departments in your order of preference. You cannot change this later, and your merit list follows this order.
Upload your signature, photo and certificates, then pay the Rs 150 fee online (PwBD candidates pay nothing).
Submit the form before 05.11.2026 (5:00 PM) and keep a printout. You will need it at document verification.
Note: Offline applications are not accepted. Forms with incomplete, wrong or junk information are rejected.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
The APSSB form asks for a photo of 50 to 100 KB and a signature of 10 to 50 KB, in JPG, JPEG or PNG. Resize yours to the exact size here before you upload.
Scanned signature in black ink on white paper, JPG, JPEG or PNG, 10 to 50 KB (upload with the form)
Educational and technical certificates
Copies relevant to the post you apply for (upload with the form)
Photo ID proof
Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN or any government photo ID. Carry the same original ID to the exam, with your admit card.
At document verification
2 passport photos, matriculation certificate (proof of date of birth), education certificates and marksheets, technical or registration certificates, experience certificate, APST certificate, PRC, PwBD certificate if needed, NOC or intimation letter to the head of department for government employees, discharge book and PPO for Ex-Servicemen, admit card and the printout of your application form
Think hard about your order of post and department preference. Once you submit it, it cannot be changed.
Apply only if you hold both an APST certificate and a PRC. Candidates who do not meet the rules can be cancelled at any stage.
Driver and constable applicants (31/26 to 35/26): make sure your driving licence is valid on the closing date, the driving test date and the document verification date.
Take your printed admit card and the same original photo ID. Your name must match on both. No admit card means no entry.
Leave your mobile phone, watch, calculator and other gadgets at home. There is no place to keep them at the centre, and you can be debarred.
Do not leave fields blank or type junk characters. Such forms are rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for APSSB Recruitment 2026?
The online form closes on 05.11.2026 at 5:00 PM, and it opens on 21.10.2026 at 3:00 PM.
How many posts are there in this recruitment?
There are 217 posts across 13 post codes, from ANM and technician posts to driver, constable and publicity assistant posts.
Who can apply?
Only Indian citizens who live in Arunachal Pradesh, hold a PRC and an APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe) certificate, and can speak a local tribal language.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 150 and is not refundable, but PwD and PwBD candidates pay nothing.
What is the age limit?
It is 18 to 35 years for most posts, 18 to 32 for Head Constable Driver and 18 to 22 for the two Constable MT Driver posts, all counted on 05.11.2026.
When is the written exam?
The tentative date is Sunday, 29.11.2026, and the exam will be held in the Itanagar Capital Region.
Is there negative marking?
No, but you must score at least 33% in the common paper and in the technical paper separately.
Do the physical and driving tests count towards my rank?
No, they are only pass-or-fail, and the final merit list is made from written exam marks alone.
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.
