Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) — Government of Arunachal Pradesh
The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has issued an official recruitment notification for Non-Ministerial Technical Examination 2026 (Group C posts), announcing a total of 217 vacancies located in Arunachal Pradesh. The online application window opens on 21 October 2026 and closes on 05 November 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Post-wise qualifications vary. Required eligibility includes APST certificate, Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC), and ability to speak an indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh. Post-wise educational qualifications: ANM with 2-year ANM course and registration; Laboratory Technician with Class XII (Science) and DMLT; Pharmacist with Class XII (Science) and D.Pharm plus registration; ECG Technician with Class XII (Science) and Diploma in ECG Technology; Dental Technician with Class XII (Science) and Diploma in Dental Mechanic/Technician plus registration; Health Assistant Jr. with Class XII and 2-year Health Assistant Training Course; Head Constable Driver with Class X and valid HMV licence; Driver LMV with Class X, valid LMV licence and 3 years' experience; Driver HMV with Class X, valid HMV licence and 3 years' experience; Constable (MT) Driver with Class X and valid HMV/LMV licence; Field Publicity Assistant with Class XII and diploma in TV/Radio/Sound System or Electrical/Electronics; Publicity Assistant with Class X and diploma certificate in Sound System, TV and Radio, or Electrical/Electronics. and be within the prescribed age limit of 18 to 35 years for most posts; 18 to 32 years for Head Constable Driver; 18 to 22 years for Constable (MT) Driver posts, as on 5 November 2026, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Level 1 to Level 5 pay matrix depending on post; Level 5: Rs. 29,200-92,300; Level 4: Rs. 25,500-81,100; Level 3: Rs. 21,700-69,100; Level 2: Rs. 19,900-63,200; Level 1: Rs. 18,000-56,900. The selection procedure comprises Objective written examination of 200 marks decides merit. PST/PET, driving test, competency test and medical fitness are qualifying only for specified posts. Final merit is based on written examination marks alone.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Fee Payment Deadline | 05 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | 29 Nov 2026 |
The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB), Itanagar has issued official advertisement notice No. 06/26 (Notice No. APSSB-13/9/2026/1443 dated 9 October 2026) for the Non-Ministerial Technical Examination 2026 (NMTE 2026). This competitive recruitment drive aims to fill 217 Group C vacancies across multiple technical, healthcare, publicity, and driver cadres within various state government departments of Arunachal Pradesh.
| 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 (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) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Online registration opens on 21 October 2026 and closes on 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates seeking technical government positions in the Itanagar Capital Region and surrounding districts must meet post-specific qualifications, hold valid domicile/identity credentials, and possess proficiency in local dialects. Job seekers aiming to explore all latest Arunachal Pradesh Government Jobs should review the post-wise eligibility and examination structure detailed below before submitting their forms.
The 217 advertised posts encompass healthcare technical staff, police motor transport drivers, civil drivers, and field publicity personnel. The detailed category-wise reservation breakdown as per official notification is outlined below:
| Post Name | Unreserved (UR) | APST | PwBD | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) | 0 | 61 | 2 | 0 | 61 |
| Laboratory Technician | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Pharmacist (Allopathy) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ECG Technician | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Dental Technician | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Health Assistant Jr. | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Head Constable Driver | 3 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 18 |
| Driver (LMV) | 5 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 14 |
| Driver (HMV) | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Constable (MT) Driver - IRBn | 6 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 31 |
| Constable (MT) Driver - Civil Police | 5 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 24 |
| Field Publicity Assistant | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Publicity Assistant | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Positions | 27 | 190 | 2 | 15 | 217 |
Candidates must ensure they satisfy the educational criteria, professional certifications, and technical experience mandated for their chosen post as of the cutoff date, 5 November 2026. Candidates interested in entry-level driver or technical posts can also check more 10th Pass jobs in Arunachal Pradesh.
The baseline age calculation cutoff date is 5 November 2026. Age boundaries vary according to post demands:
Appointed candidates will receive pay in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix as adopted by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Applicable allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) will be credited as per prevailing state regulations.
| Pay Level | Pay Scale Band | Sample Gross Pay Estimate | Associated Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 | Approx. Rs. 52,656 / month | Laboratory Technician, Pharmacist, ECG Tech, Dental Tech |
| Level 4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 | Approx. Rs. 45,000 / month | Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM), Head Constable Driver |
| Level 3 | Rs. 21,700 – 69,100 | Approx. Rs. 38,000 / month | Constable (MT) Driver, Field Publicity Assistant |
| Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 | Approx. Rs. 35,000 / month | Driver LMV / HMV, Publicity Assistant |
| Level 1 | Rs. 18,000 – 56,900 | Approx. Rs. 31,000 / month | Specified Entry Technical Staff |
Selection for APSSB NMTE 2026 relies entirely on the marks secured in the objective written examination. Physical efficiency tests, skill driving tests, and medical screenings are strictly qualifying in nature. Candidates who regularly keep track of official announcements like the APSSB CHSLE 2026 Provisional Result Notice Out recruitment details will recognize APSSB's standardized evaluation methodology.
The written examination carries 200 marks divided across two separate papers conducted on the same day:
| Paper | Subject / Content Coverage | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Common Paper) | General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Arithmetical Ability & General English | 40 | 100 Marks | 1 Hour |
| Paper 2 (Technical Paper) | Post-Specific Technical Knowledge & Trade Syllabus | 50 | 100 Marks | 1 Hour |
| Total | Combined Objective Paper | 90 | 200 Marks | 2 Hours |
Applicants must pay the non-refundable registration fee through the integrated online payment gateway during form submission:
Eligible candidates must complete their online submissions on the official board portal (apssb.nic.in) between 21 October 2026 and 5 November 2026 (5:00 PM). Follow these steps:
Keep scanned copies ready before accessing the registration portal:
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