StateArunachal PradeshChecked 14 Jul 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSLE) 2026 — Group C (Advertisement No. 05/26) Recruitment 2026
APSSB's Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2026 for 207 Group C posts across 9 categories — Lower Division Clerk, Stockman, Field Assistant, Fishery Demonstrator, Data Entry Operator, Junior Secretariat Assistant and others — across multiple departments of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. One of the largest 12th-pass-level recruitment drives in the state for 2026.
Recruitment Summary
Organization
Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB)
Post Name
Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSLE) 2026 — Group C (Advertisement No. 05/26)
Total Vacancies
207
Qualification
Class XII pass from a recognized board for most posts. Data Entry Operator, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Lower Division Clerk and Record Keeper additionally require a 6-month Diploma in Computer Application (AICTE/APCTE recognized) with typing speed of 35 WPM.
Last Date
10-08-2026
Location
Arunachal Pradesh
Age Limit
Post-wise: 18 to 32 years for clerical posts, 18 to 35 years for field posts, 18 to 28 years for Record Keeper. Relaxation: APST +5 years, PwBD +10 years (15 for APST-PwBD), and as applicable for Ex-Servicemen.
Salary / Pay
Level-4 posts (LDC, DEO, JSA, Stockman, Record Keeper): Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100. Level-2 posts (Fishery Demonstrator, Laboratory Assistant): Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200. Level-1 posts (Field Assistant): Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 56,900.
Application Fee
APST candidates: Rs. 150. Unreserved candidates: Rs. 200. PwD: exempt. (Non-refundable.)
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (multiple departments) | 72 |
| Stockman | 89 |
| Agriculture Field Assistant (Junior) | 16 |
| Fishery Demonstrator | 15 |
| Field Assistant | 13 |
| Data Entry Operator | 7 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | 3 |
Exam / Selection Pattern
- General Awareness (50 marks), General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 marks), Arithmetical & Numerical Ability (50 marks), English Language & Comprehension (50 marks). Total 200 marks, 2 hours.
- Minimum qualifying score: 33% aggregate. No negative marking, no sectional cut-offs.
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination (Objective MCQ) — 200 marks, 2 hours
- 2Skill Test (qualifying only, for DEO, JSA and LDC posts)
- 3Document Verification
How to Apply
- 1.Visit apssb.nic.in and register with personal and educational details.
- 2.Select post/department preference — this is final and cannot be changed later.
- 3.Upload passport-size photo and signature as per specifications.
- 4.Choose 3 exam centres in priority order.
- 5.Pay the applicable fee online and submit. Applications open 20 July 2026; last date 10 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
Important Notes
- The notification is already released, but the online application window itself opens on 20 July 2026 — candidates should register as soon as the portal opens rather than waiting near the 10 August deadline.
- 165 of the 207 posts are reserved for APST (Scheduled Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh) candidates — check post-wise reservation carefully.
- Post and department preference chosen during application is final and cannot be changed.