The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has announced 93 MTS (Multi Tasking Staff) posts in Group C. The jobs include peon, cook, chowkidar (watchman), mali (gardener) and sweeper. The online form opens on 09.11.2026 at 3:00 PM and closes on 23.11.2026 at 3:00 PM.
A Class 10 pass or ITI certificate is enough, but there is a bigger condition. Only Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) candidates who live in the state can apply, even for the open seats.
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
No fee (exempt)
Mode of payment
Online only
Vacancy Details
Category
Vacancies
APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe)
70
UR (unreserved, open seats)
23
Total
93
PwBD seats (already counted in the above)
1
Ex-Servicemen seats (already counted in the above)
4
Post Code
Post
Vacancies
38/26
MTS
69
39/26
MTS (Chowkidar)
2
40/26
MTS (Cook)
6
41/26
MTS (Dak Runner)
1
42/26
MTS (Duftry)
1
43/26
MTS (Helper)
1
44/26
MTS (Mali)
1
45/26
MTS (Peon)
8
46/26
MTS (Sweeper)
4
Total
93
The full department-wise breakup is below. DC means the office of the Deputy Commissioner of that district.
Post Code
Post
Department
APST
UR
PwBD
Ex-SM
Total
38/26
MTS
DC Kamle
0
1
0
0
1
38/26
MTS
DC Lohit
0
2
0
0
2
38/26
MTS
DC Upper Subansiri
0
2
0
0
2
38/26
MTS
DC West Kameng
0
1
0
0
1
38/26
MTS
Directorate of Sainik Welfare-cum-Rajya Sainik Board
2
0
0
2
2
38/26
MTS
Election
4
0
0
0
4
38/26
MTS
Health Services
27
2
0
0
29
38/26
MTS
Secretariat Administration
2
1
0
0
3
38/26
MTS
Public Works Department
16
4
1
2
20
38/26
MTS
Higher and Technical Education
1
0
0
0
1
38/26
MTS
Rural Works Department
4
0
0
0
4
39/26
MTS (Chowkidar)
DC Bichom
0
1
0
0
1
39/26
MTS (Chowkidar)
DC Siang
0
1
0
0
1
40/26
MTS (Cook)
Directorate of Medical, Education, Training and Research
4
0
0
0
4
40/26
MTS (Cook)
Higher and Technical Education
1
1
0
0
2
41/26
MTS (Dak Runner)
DC Bichom
0
1
0
0
1
42/26
MTS (Duftry)
Planning and Investment
1
0
0
0
1
43/26
MTS (Helper)
Higher and Technical Education
1
0
0
0
1
44/26
MTS (Mali)
DC Bichom
0
1
0
0
1
45/26
MTS (Peon)
DC Bichom
0
2
0
0
2
45/26
MTS (Peon)
DC Pakke-Kessang
0
1
0
0
1
45/26
MTS (Peon)
Higher and Technical Education
2
1
0
0
3
45/26
MTS (Peon)
Planning and Investment
2
0
0
0
2
46/26
MTS (Sweeper)
DC Bichom
0
1
0
0
1
46/26
MTS (Sweeper)
Civil Aviation
2
0
0
0
2
46/26
MTS (Sweeper)
Higher and Technical Education
1
0
0
0
1
Grand Total
70
23
1
4
93
The one PwBD seat (a person with benchmark disability) is an MTS post in the Public Works Department, kept for locomotor disability such as cerebral palsy, cured leprosy, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy. For MTS and Peon posts the notice names one arm, one leg, partially deaf and partially blind as the suitable conditions. Two Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM) seats are in the Directorate of Sainik Welfare-cum-Rajya Sainik Board and two are in the Public Works Department, and only indigenous Arunachal Pradesh tribals can claim them. The Board says these numbers are provisional and can change.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Citizenship and Residence
You must be an Indian citizen and live in Arunachal Pradesh, with a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) from the state government.
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 vacancies, including the UR seats.
Language
You must be able to speak an indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh and know the local tribes. The notice says the language test follows a state government notification dated 26.08.2026 and does not describe it further.
Educational Qualification
Class 10 pass or ITI (or equivalent) from a recognized Board or institution. This is the same for all nine post codes.
5 years extra, over the normal relaxation, for departmental candidates with 3 years of continuous service who apply for Group C posts in the same or a related cadre
Ex-Servicemen
Your years of service are subtracted from your actual age. You are within the limit if the result is not more than 3 years above the maximum age.
In short: this recruitment is only for APST candidates who live in Arunachal Pradesh and can speak a local tribal language. If you are from another state, or you do not hold an APST certificate, you cannot apply.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the cut-off date 23.11.2026 and your category relaxation to see at once whether you fall inside the 18 to 35 year band.
This is the only exam stage. It is one objective (multiple-choice) test of 200 marks in 2 hours, with four sections of 25 questions each at 2 marks per question: General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability, Arithmetical and Numerical Ability, and English Language and Comprehension. There is no negative marking and no separate cut-off for each section. You must score at least 33% of the total marks. The Board makes the merit list as per the order of preference you give for posts and departments.
Language Test
The notice lists a tribal language skill as a condition. How the test works is set by the state government notification dated 26.08.2026, and the timing is not stated in this notice.
Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates upload copies of their documents on the APSSB portal when told to, and bring the originals plus legible self-attested photocopies on the verification day. Candidates who fail to produce them are rejected, and no extra time is given.
Exam Centres
You must choose 3 centres in order of preference from: Aalo, Bomdila, Changlang, Itanagar Capital Region, Khonsa, Namsai, Papum Pare, Pasighat, Seppa, Tawang, Tezu and Ziro. Centre changes are not allowed later.
In short: one 200-mark multiple-choice test decides your rank, and with no negative marking it is worth attempting every question. 33% of 200 is 66 marks, which is the minimum you need.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay Matrix Level
Level 1
Pay Range
Rs 18,000 to 56,900 a month
In plain terms, Level 1 is the first grade of the pay matrix (the government pay chart), so the range runs from Rs 18,000 to Rs 56,900 a month. The notice does not list extra allowances.
How to Apply
Go to apssb.nic.in once the form opens on 09.11.2026 at 3:00 PM.
Fill in the online application form fully and correctly.
Choose your post and department preferences in order. You can only choose posts you are eligible for, and you cannot change the order after you submit.
Choose 3 exam centres in order of preference.
Upload your passport-size photo (50 to 100 KB) and your signature on white paper in black ink (10 to 50 KB), in JPG, JPEG or PNG format.
Pay the Rs 150 fee online (PwD and PwBD candidates are exempt), submit the form before 23.11.2026, 3:00 PM, and keep a printout of it.
Note: applications through any other mode are rejected. If you submit more than one form for the same post, only the latest one is considered.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
The APSSB form wants a photo of 50 to 100 KB and a signature of 10 to 50 KB in JPG, JPEG or PNG. Use the free resizer to bring your files to those sizes before the last date, 23.11.2026.
At the time of applying: on white paper with a black ink pen, 10 to 50 KB, JPG, JPEG or PNG
Photo ID (original)
On exam day: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card or any government photo ID, with the admit card. The name and father’s name must match the admit card.
Admit Card and printed application form
For the exam and for document verification
Passport-size photographs
At document verification: 2 copies
Class 10 or ITI certificate and mark sheet
At document verification: Matriculation, ITI or equivalent, issued by the Board or University
APST Certificate
At document verification
Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC)
At document verification
PwBD Certificate
At document verification, if applicable
Intimation letter or NOC
At document verification: for those in regular government service, addressed to the Head of Department
Discharge Book and Pay and Pension Order (PPO)
At document verification: for Ex-Servicemen, issued by the competent authority
Do not apply if you are not an APST candidate with a PRC. The Board can cancel your candidature at any stage if you do not meet the conditions.
Choose your post and department preferences with care. You cannot change the order after you submit, and the merit list follows that order.
Pick your three exam centres carefully, because the Board does not accept centre change requests later.
Fill the form fully and honestly. Forms with missing, wrong or junk details are rejected straight away.
Apply only on the official website. Applications sent any other way are rejected.
Carry your admit card and an original photo ID to the exam. Without the admit card you will not be allowed in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for APSSB MTS Recruitment 2026?
The online form opens on 09.11.2026 at 3:00 PM and the last date to apply is 23.11.2026 at 3:00 PM.
How many vacancies are there in APSSB CSLE 2026?
There are 93 vacancies, of which 70 are for APST candidates and 23 are unreserved (open) seats.
Who can apply for these MTS posts?
Only Indian citizens who live in Arunachal Pradesh, hold a Permanent Residence Certificate and an APST certificate, and can speak a local tribal language can apply, and this covers the open seats too.
What qualification is needed?
You need a Class 10 pass, or an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate or equivalent, from a recognized Board or institution.
What is the age limit?
You must be 18 to 35 years old on 23.11.2026, with 5 extra years for APST candidates and 15 extra years for persons with benchmark disability.
How much is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 150, it is non-refundable and paid online, and persons with disabilities do not have to pay it.
What is the salary for these posts?
The pay is Level 1 of the pay matrix, which is Rs 18,000 to 56,900 a month.
What is the exam pattern and when is the exam?
It is one 200-mark multiple-choice test of 2 hours with no negative marking, planned for 20.12.2026 (tentative, which means the date can still change).
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.
