Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) Recruitment 2026

APSSB Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 Recruitment Notification

The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB), Itanagar, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, has invited online applications for the Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 for recruitment against multiple Level-5 posts. Applications are accepted through online mode only. Applications submitted by any other mode shall be rejected.

Organization Details

Important Dates

Posts, Departments, Vacancies and Pay Level

The Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 is being conducted for recruitment to the following posts under different offices and departments. All listed posts carry Pay Matrix Level-5 with salary ranging from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300.

Reservation and Special Vacancy Notes

1. Only candidates with certificate or diploma in stenography from a recognised institute are eligible to apply for Post Code 12/26 - Personal Assistant (Stenographer Gr-III).
2. The following posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD):
   • One vacancy each in Post Code 14/26 - Upper Division Clerk under the Department of Food and Civil Supply, Women and Child Development, and Public Health Engineering and Water Supply are reserved for PwBD Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
   • One vacancy in Post Code 14/26 - Upper Division Clerk under the Department of Public Health Engineering and Water Supply is reserved for PwBD Blindness and Low Vision.
   • One vacancy in Post Code 12/26 - Personal Assistant (Stenographer Gr-III) under A.P. Civil Secretariat is reserved for PwBD Locomotor Disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy.
   • One vacancy in Post Code 14/26 - Upper Division Clerk under the Department of Public Health Engineering and Water Supply is reserved for PwBD Locomotor Disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy.
   • One vacancy in Post Code 13/26 - Librarian under Directorate of Medical Education, Training & Research is reserved for PwBD Locomotor Disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy.
3. One vacancy under the Department of Food and Civil Supply is reserved for Ex-Servicemen, meaning Ex-Serviceman who has served in any rank in the Army, Navy or the Air Force of the Indian Union.

Educational Qualification, Experience, Pay Scale and Age Limit

Application Fee and Mode of Payment

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only.

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• The educational qualification, age and experience as stipulated in the advertisement shall be determined as on the closing date of submission of application.

Scheme of Examination

Stage 1 - Stenography Proficiency Test

1. Applicable only for Post Code 12/26 - Personal Assistant (Stenographer Gr-III).
2. The Stenography Proficiency Test will be conducted for 5 minutes at 80 words per minute.
   • Dictation: 5 minutes at 80 wpm.
   • Transcription: 45 minutes in English.
   • The test shall be done on computer.
   • An average of 5 key depressions for each word.
   • 8% permissible mistakes in speed test and 10% for APST candidates.
3. There will be a trial passage and another test passage selected beforehand.
4. The trial passage shall be played by the same person or through audio/video device so that the candidate can get familiar with hints mode of dictation and accents of pronunciation. The speed as for the test passage shall be same as the test.
5. The stenography test norms shall be as per notified vide Notice No. APSSB-13/2/2023/918, dated 31/10/2023.
6. Further details of the Stenography Proficiency Test shall be notified separately.
7. For Post Code 12/26 - Personal Assistant (Stenographer Gr-III), the Stage-1 Stenography Proficiency Test will be a qualifying test only and only those candidates who qualify Stage-1 shall be eligible for Stage-2, i.e., Written Examination.
8. The final merit list will be on the basis of the Written Examination only.

Stage 2 - Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions

For all posts, objective type multiple choice questions will be conducted as follows:

Duration: 2 Hours

Detailed Syllabus

General Awareness - 50 marks (25 questions of 2 marks each)

Questions in this section will test the candidate's General Awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. The questions will be designed to test knowledge of Current Events and of such matters of everyday observation as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to History, Polity, Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, Everyday Science, Scientific Research, National/International Organizations/Institutions, etc. State specific questions may also be asked.

General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability - 50 marks (25 questions of 2 marks each)

The syllabus of General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability includes questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. The questions may include analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetic number series, etc. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate's abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical computation and other analytical functions.

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability - 50 marks (25 questions of 2 marks each)

The test of Arithmetical and Numerical Abilities will cover Number Systems including questions on Simplification, Decimals, Data Interpretation, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs.

Test of English Language and Comprehension - 50 marks (25 questions of 2 marks each)

Questions in this component will test the candidate's understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on spotting the error, filling in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/detecting misspelled words, idioms & phrases, one word substitution, improvement of sentences, active/passive voice of verbs, conversion into direct/indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, cloze passage and comprehension passage.

How to Apply

1. Candidates must apply online through the website www.apssb.nic.in with effect from 24/03/2026 (10:00 AM). The closing date for submission of online application is 16/04/2026 (3:00 PM), after which the link will be disabled.
2. Application received through any other mode would not be accepted and will be summarily rejected.
3. The candidate will have to provide any one of Photo Identity Documents viz. Aadhaar Card/Voter ID Card/Driving License/PAN Card/any government authorized Photo Identity Document. The particulars or candidate such as name, father's name etc., indicated in Photo Identity Documents of candidates should match with admit card of the candidate issued by the Board.
4. They will have to carry the same ID card in original along with the admit card to the examination centre, failing which they shall not be allowed to appear in the examination.

Documents and Information to be Attached / Uploaded

• Scanned signature of the candidate on white paper with black ink pen (10-50 kb in jpg/jpeg/png format).
• Latest/recent passport size photo (50-100 kb in jpg/jpeg/png format).
• Diploma Certificate in Stenography from a recognised institution (in jpg/jpeg/png format of size 50-100 kb) by candidates who are applying for the post of Personal Assistant (Stenographer Gr-III) (Post Code 12/26).

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

A Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) means a person with not less than forty percent (40%) of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority.

Provision of Compensatory Time and Assistance of Scribe

1. In case of persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) in the category of blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA) and cerebral palsy, the facility of scribe will be provided, if desired by the candidate.
2. In case of remaining categories of persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD), the provision of scribe will be provided on submission of a certificate, at the time of filling up of online application, to the effect that the person concerned has physical limitation to write, and scribe is essential to write examination on his behalf, from the Chief Medical Officer / Civil Surgeon / Medical Superintendent of a Government health care institution as per proforma at Annexure-I.
3. The facility of scribe will also be provided to PwD candidates having less than 40% and having difficulty in writing in pursuance to OM No. 29-6/2019-DD-III dated 10.08.2022 issued by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The facility will be provided on production of certificate as per Annexure-IA.
4. The facility of scribe will be provided to the PwBD/PwD candidates only if he has opted for the same in the online application form.
5. The candidate will have the discretion of opting for his own scribe or to avail the facility of scribe provided by the Board. Appropriate choice in this regard will have to be given by the candidate in the online application form.
6. In case the candidate opts for his own scribe, the qualification of the scribe should be one step below the qualification of the candidate taking the examination. Candidates with benchmark disabilities/PwBD opting for own scribe shall be required to upload the details of the own scribe during the time of online application as per proforma at Annexure-II. The candidate with disabilities/PwD eligible for scribe as per Part III above and opting for own scribe shall be required to upload the details of the own scribe during the time of online application as per proforma at Annexure-IIA. In addition, the scribe has to produce a valid ID proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID Card/Driving License/PAN card/Passport/ID Card issued by University or College or School/Employer ID Card/any other photo bearing ID Card issued by the Central or State Government) in original at the time of examination. A photocopy of the ID proof of the scribe signed by the candidate as well as the scribe will be uploaded along with proforma at Annexure-II/Annexure-IIA.
7. If subsequently it is found that the qualification of the scribe is not as declared by the candidate, then the candidate shall forfeit his right to the post and claims relating thereto.
8. If a candidate opts for his own scribe, in that case the scribe should not be a candidate of this examination. If a candidate is detected as assisting another PwBD/PwD candidate as a scribe in this examination, the candidature of both the candidates will be cancelled.
9. A compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination will be provided to the persons who are allowed use of scribes as described at Part i, ii, iii and iv above.
10. The candidates referred at Part i, ii and iii above who are eligible for use of scribe but not availing the facility of scribe will also be given compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination.
11. No attendant other than the scribe for eligible candidates will be allowed inside the Examination Hall.
12. Partially blind candidates who wish to write/indicate the answer with the help of magnifying glass will be allowed to use the same in the Examination Hall and will not be entitled to a scribe. Such candidates will have to bring their own magnifying glass to the Examination Hall, after obtaining authorisation from the APSSB.
13. The PwBD/PwD candidates who have availed the facility of scribes and/or compensatory time must produce original copies of the relevant documents for the eligibility of scribe/ compensatory time at the time of Document Verification. Failure to produce such original documents will lead to cancellation of their candidature for the examination.

The proforma of Annexure-I, Annexure-IA, Annexure-II and Annexure-IIA will be available on the APSSB website for download.

Documents to be Submitted to the Board During Document Verification by Shortlisted Candidates

1. Recent passport size photograph.
2. Matriculation certificate issued by the Board/University for proof of date of birth.
3. Graduation certificate issued by the Assistant Registrar/ Controller of Examination/ Vice Chancellor of the concerned University.
4. Graduation mark sheet issued by the Assistant Registrar/ Controller of Examination/ Vice Chancellor of the concerned University.
5. Diploma in Stenography from a recognised institution (for Post Code 12/26 - Personal Assistant (Stenographer Gr-III)).
6. Certificate of 6 months Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized Board/Institution duly recognized by the Arunachal Pradesh Council for Technical Education/AICTE (for Post Code 14/26 - Upper Division Clerk).
7. APST Certificate (if applicable).
8. Permanent Resident Certificate (if applicable).
9. Intimation letter to HoD for those who are in regular Government Service.
10. PwD certificate in case of vacancy under PwD quota.
11. Admit card and printout of online application form.
12. Any other documents as may be relevant.

Important Notes

1. There is no provision of re-evaluation / re-checking of answer sheet / answer scripts in respect of the examination conducted by APSSB.
2. The APSSB reserves the right to cancel/withdraw any question/questions from the test.
3. The Board makes provisional selection of the candidates on the basis of information provided in the application and documents/certificates provided by the candidates at the time of submission of documents and recruitment. The appointing authority i.e. the indenting/user department verifies and satisfies itself about the authenticity of documents/certificates and eligibility as per the Recruitment Rules before finally appointing the candidate(s). Therefore, the provisional selection of a candidate does not confer upon him/her any right of appointment unless the Appointing Authority is satisfied, after such inquiry as may be considered necessary, that the candidate is suitable in all respects for appointment to the post.
4. The Board reserves the right to conduct medical test for examining the candidates belonging to PwD category if it deems necessary.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The candidates must not be less than 18 years and above 35 years of age as on the closing date of application.

Centres of Examination

A candidate must give option for 03 (three) centres, in the order of priority, from the undermentioned list of centres. No request for change of centre will be considered later under any circumstance. Hence, the candidates should select the centres carefully and indicate the same correctly in their applications.

• Tawang
• Bomdila
• Seppa
• Itanagar Capital Region (ICR)
• Papum Pare
• Ziro
• Aalo
• Pasighat
• Tezu
• Namsai
• Changlang
• Khonsa

General Instructions for Candidates

1. The vacancies published are provisional and subject to change. The Board reserves the right to increase or decrease the vacancies for any post in any category due to administrative reasons or in public interest. In case the vacancy position is reduced to any number or even withdrawn by the user department, the Board shall not be liable to compensate the applicant for any consequential damages/loss.
2. The Board reserves the right to reject the candidature of any candidate at any stage of recruitment.
3. The Board reserves the right to cancel a part or entire process of examination or a part of it due to administrative reason(s) and in case of unfair means, cheating or other irregularities / malpractice noticed by the Board. The Board also reserves the right to cancel or set up a new examination centre and divert the candidates to appear at that examination centre, if required.
4. The Board reserves the right to cancel any centre of exam and ask the candidates of that centre to appear at another centre. The Board also reserves the right to direct the candidates of any centre to not to take the exam. No request for change in date, time and centre of exam will be accepted under any circumstances.
5. The Board reserves the right to change or make amendment in the examination scheme at any time before the examination, if so required.
6. The candidature of the candidate to the written examination is provisional and subject to the outcome of any determination/decision/order/pronouncement of any Court of Law and no issue of Admit Card or appearance at the examination does not entitle him/her to any claim for the post.
7. No request or representation will be entertained for issue of admit cards after closing date for download of admit cards.
8. The applicants are advised to fill up the application form carefully. They will not be allowed edit/modify the details after the closing date. Application with incomplete or invalid details will be summarily rejected.
9. In case an applicant applies multiple times for the same post, only the latest application form shall be considered by APSSB.
10. Abbreviations used are denoted as under: APST - Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe, PRC - Permanent Resident Certificate, UR - Unreserved.
11. Use of Calculator, Laptop, Palmtop, other digital instruments/Mobile/Cell Phone/Pager/Watches etc is not allowed. In case any candidate is caught/found in possession of any gadget/instrument, he/she would be debarred from the examination and legal proceedings shall also be initiated against the candidate.
12. Candidates are advised not to bring any of the above gadgets in the exam centre as no arrangements for keeping/security of these items would be available at the centre.
13. If any candidate uses offensive/abusive/foul language/obscene picture, he/she will be liable for necessary penal action under relevant provisions of the IT Act.
14. Individual Admit Card will not be sent to the candidates and have to be downloaded from the website www.apssb.nic.in.
15. Candidates are advised to keep track of the Board website www.apssb.nic.in for any latest information related to the examination.
16. It is concerned and noted that the Board has established series of checks to ensure that there is no impersonation and all candidates will be subjected to detailed scrutiny including document verification and biometrics. Candidates may also note that their candidature is provisional, and if at any stage of examination they are found indulging or violating any of the guidelines or found involved in any malpractices like impersonation, using unfair means etc. then strict action shall be taken against them which may include police action, lodging of FIR and debarment from all future examinations conducted by APSSB.

Selection Process Summary

• Personal Assistant (Stenographer Gr-III): Stenography Proficiency Test (qualifying) followed by Written Examination.
• Librarian: Written Examination.
• Upper Division Clerk (UDC): Written Examination.
• Final Merit Basis for Post Code 12/26: Written Examination only, after qualifying the stenography test.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks in Written Exam: 33% aggregate.
• Negative Marking: Not applicable.

Employment Type, Salary and Job Nature

Contact Information

Official Links

• Official Website: https://apssb.nic.in
• Official Notification Link: https://apssb.nic.in/upload/files/RECINS001/cgle2026_20260309_160113.pdf