APSSB Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 217 Group C Posts

APSSB Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) for 217 Group C vacancies through the Non-Ministerial Technical Examination (NMTE) 2026. The recruitment includes Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM), Laboratory Technician, Pharmacist, ECG Technician, Dental Technician, Health Assistant Junior, Constable Driver, Head Constable Driver, LMV Driver, HMV Driver and publicity-related posts.

According to Advertisement No. 06/26, eligible candidates can apply online from 21 October 2026 at 3:00 PM until 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM through the official website, apssb.nic.in.

The recruitment covers 13 post codes across Health Services, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Information and Public Relations and other government departments. The notified pay levels range from Level 1 (Rs. 18,000–56,900) to Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300).

Important eligibility condition: The supplied notification summary states that all applicants must satisfy the Arunachal Pradesh uniform eligibility requirements, including a valid APST certificate, Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) and knowledge of an indigenous tribal language of the state. Candidates from outside the eligible category should not assume that the UR vacancies are open to them.

APSSB Group C Recruitment 2026 Overview

APSSB Group C Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 217 provisional vacancies have been reported across 13 post codes. The category-wise distribution is 190 APST vacancies and 27 UR vacancies, subject to the uniform eligibility conditions described in the recruitment notice.

Of these vacancies, 119 belong to Health Services posts, 96 to driver and constable-related posts, and two to Information and Public Relations posts.

The supplied details also identify two PwBD vacancies under ANM and 15 ex-servicemen vacancies across specified posts. These are included within the advertised totals, not additional vacancies.

Vacancy numbers are provisional and may be revised by the recruiting departments.

APSSB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy both the uniform eligibility requirements and the educational or technical qualifications applicable to the post they select.

Uniform Eligibility Requirements

According to the supplied notification summary, the uniform eligibility criteria require applicants to:

• Be citizens of India.
• Be original inhabitants of Arunachal Pradesh holding a valid Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificate.
• Possess a Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) issued by the competent authority.
• Be able to speak an indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh and have working knowledge of the state’s indigenous tribes.

The supplied recruitment information states that these conditions apply to all vacancy categories, including UR posts. Applicants should check the exact wording and supporting-document requirements in the official advertisement.

APSSB Group C Educational Qualification 2026

Health Services Posts

Driver and Constable Posts

For Driver LMV and Driver HMV, the required three-year driving experience is calculated from the issue date of the relevant driving licence, according to the supplied details.

Driving licences must remain valid on the application closing date, driving test date and document verification date.

Information and Public Relations Posts

Field Publicity Assistant: Class 12 with a diploma in TV, Radio or Sound System, or a diploma in Electrical or Electronics.

Publicity Assistant: Class 10 with a diploma certificate in Sound System, TV and Radio, Electrical or Electronics, as prescribed.

APSSB Group C Age Limit 2026

The age limit varies by post and is calculated as on 5 November 2026.

Age Relaxation

The supplied recruitment details describe the following upper-age concessions, subject to applicable rules:

• APST candidates: up to five years.
• Eligible PwBD candidates: up to 15 years.
• Eligible departmental candidates with three years of continuous service: additional relaxation under the prescribed conditions.
• Ex-servicemen: service-related age concession according to the notified formula.
• Eligible ASHA workers applying for ANM: eight years of relaxation.

Candidates should refer to the official advertisement for the exact applicability and combination of relaxation provisions.

APSSB Group C Salary 2026

Health Assistant Junior salary clarification: The supplied advertisement summary reports Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) in the vacancy table but Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) in the eligibility table. Applicants should confirm the correct pay level through an official APSSB clarification or corrigendum.

APSSB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

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

APSSB Group C Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

All examination and subsequent test dates are tentative and may change through official notices.

APSSB Group C Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process includes a common written examination for all candidates, followed by additional qualifying stages for selected posts.

The written examination determines final merit, subject to candidates qualifying in the additional tests required for their posts and satisfying document verification requirements.

APSSB Group C Written Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination carries 200 marks and has a total duration of two hours.

Common Paper Subjects

• General Questions – 25 Marks.
• General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability – 25 Marks.
• Arithmetical Ability – 25 Marks.
• English Language and Comprehension – 25 Marks.

The technical paper is based on the relevant post or technical discipline. The five driver and constable-related post codes share the technical paper covering Road Safety and Traffic Signages.

Minimum Qualifying Marks and Negative Marking

• Candidates must obtain at least 33% marks in each paper separately.
• There is no separate sectional cut-off within the Common Paper.
• No negative marking applies in the written examination.

APSSB has separately listed the common and technical syllabuses on its official website. Candidates should download the appropriate syllabus for their post.

APSSB Physical Test and Driving Test Details

Physical Standards

The supplied advertisement summary provides the following male physical standards for the specified Head Constable Driver and Constable (MT) Driver posts:

• Height: 160 cm for APST candidates.
• Height concession: 152 cm for eligible APST candidates of Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts.
• Chest: 79 cm unexpanded and 84 cm expanded.

Physical Efficiency Test

• 100-metre race: 16 seconds.
• 1,500-metre race: 8 minutes 30 seconds for Head Constable Driver.
• 1,500-metre race: 8 minutes for Constable (MT) Driver.
• High jump: 107 cm.
• Long jump: 11 feet.

The supplied details mention three attempts each for the high jump and long jump. Ex-servicemen are reported to be exempt from PET but must satisfy the applicable PST conditions.

Driving Test

The driving test applies to Head Constable Driver, Driver LMV and Driver HMV posts. Candidates must possess the required valid driving licence and satisfy the prescribed driving assessment.

ANM Competency Test

For ANM candidates, the supplied details describe a competency assessment covering vital signs, maternal and child health, infection control and basic midwifery procedures.

Each candidate is assessed at three stations, carrying 10 marks each. The reported qualifying requirement is seven marks per station, or 21 marks out of 30 overall.

How to Apply Online for APSSB Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official APSSB website at apssb.nic.in.
2. Open the Non-Ministerial Technical Examination 2026 recruitment link.
3. Read Advertisement No. 06/26 and confirm your eligibility.
4. Complete the online registration or login process.
5. Enter accurate personal details and information from a valid government photo identity document.
6. Select only the posts for which you meet the prescribed qualifications.
7. Arrange your post and department preferences carefully.
8. Upload your photograph, signature and relevant educational or technical certificates.
9. Complete any required PwBD accommodation declarations and upload supporting documents, if applicable.
10. Pay the application fee of Rs. 150 unless exempt.
11. Review all details and submit the application before 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
12. Save the submitted application for examination and document verification purposes.

Important: Post preferences should be chosen carefully because the supplied instructions state that the preference order becomes final. Application details cannot be edited after the closing date.

APSSB Online Application Photograph and Signature Requirements

Candidates should follow the upload specifications displayed on the official application portal.

APSSB Document Verification 2026

Provisionally shortlisted candidates must produce the original documents and required self-attested copies during verification.

• Matriculation certificate showing date of birth.
• Relevant educational and technical qualification certificates.
• Professional registration certificates, where applicable.
• Valid driving licence and experience documents, where required.
• APST certificate.
• Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC).
• PwBD certificate, where applicable.
• Government employee NOC, where required.
• Ex-servicemen documents, where applicable.
• Admit card, application printout and photographs.

Applicants should ensure that the information claimed in the application is supported by their documents. The supplied instructions state that claims not made in the application will not be considered later solely on the basis of certificates.

APSSB Group C Exam Centre 2026

The written examination is tentatively scheduled in the Itanagar Capital Region.

The Board may change examination arrangements or allot a different venue. Candidates must follow the instructions on their admit cards and official APSSB notices.

Mobile phones, electronic watches, calculators and other prohibited electronic devices should not be carried into the examination centre.

CareerAlert24 Insight: Check Eligibility Before Preparing for the Exam

APSSB NMTE Recruitment 2026 offers opportunities across healthcare, driving, police-related and technical support roles. However, this is not a general all-India recruitment process.

The reported uniform eligibility rules require APST and PRC documents, together with indigenous-language eligibility. Candidates should confirm these conditions before paying the application fee or preparing for the examination.

Applicants should also compare post-specific qualifications carefully. For example, the Driver LMV and Driver HMV posts require three years of relevant driving experience, whereas the Constable (MT) Driver posts have different age and physical-test requirements.

The written examination has no negative marking, but candidates must secure at least 33% separately in the Common Paper and Technical Paper. Preparing only for the technical paper may therefore be insufficient.

Since post preferences become final, candidates eligible for multiple posts should study the pay levels, job duties, departmental locations and additional qualifying tests before deciding their order of preference.

APSSB Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Conclusion

APSSB Recruitment 2026 has announced 217 provisional Group C vacancies through the Non-Ministerial Technical Examination 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online from 21 October to 5 November 2026 through the official APSSB website.

Applicants should verify their APST and PRC eligibility, educational qualifications, age limits, driving licence requirements and applicable selection stages before submitting their applications.

Disclaimer: CareerAlert24 is an independent recruitment information website and is not affiliated with the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board. Candidates should verify the details from the official notification and any subsequent corrigendum before applying.

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