APSSB CHSL Recruitment 2026: Overview

The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has officially released Advertisement No. 05/26 for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2026, inviting online applications for 207 Group C posts spread
across 9 post categories and more than a dozen state government departments. Candidates who have passed Class XII, with specific stream or diploma requirements depending on the post, are eligible to apply. One detail
worth noting: candidates must select their post and department preference at the time of application itself, and this order of preference cannot be changed later — a step several official summaries skip over.

Based on official notification No. APSSB-13/12/2026/1150
dated 09 June 2026, issued by APSSB, Itanagar. Verified: July 2026.

Quick Eligibility Check

Note: eligibility criteria differ post-to-post in this notification — always check the exact qualification listed against your chosen post code before applying.

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Important Dates

Apply well before the closing date, as the online link is disabled sharply at 5:00 PM on 10 August 2026 with no provision to reopen it for late applicants.

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

Stockman (89 posts) and LDC (56 posts across 14 departments) together account for nearly 70% of all vacancies in this recruitment, making them the two posts with the widest selection window. The LDC vacancies are spread thinly across departments such as PHE&WS (9), PWD (8), Election (7), Health Services (5), and Directorate of Prosecution (5), among others — candidates should check which specific department suits their preference, since merit lists are prepared per department/office. A total of 15 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and 4 for Ex-Servicemen, with PHE&WS alone accounting for 9 PwBD-reserved LDC posts.

The notification does not disclose expected applicant volume or a category-wise competition ratio, so no numeric competition estimate is given here. Candidates are advised to track official APSSB updates for any admit-card or applicant-count disclosures closer to the exam date.

Pay Matrix Level (Salary Not Specified)

Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable, so double-check your category selection and post preference before making payment — applications cannot be edited after the closing date.

Age Limit

Base age limits vary by post — 18 to 32 years for Agriculture Field Assistant,
DEO, JSA, and most LDC posts; 18 to 35 years for Field Assistant, Fishery
Demonstrator, Laboratory Assistant, and Stockman; and 18 to 28 years for
Record Keeper/Record Clerk. All age criteria are calculated as on the
closing date of application, 10 August 2026.

Eligibility Criteria (Post-Wise Qualification)

The notification does not state whether final-year/appearing candidates are
eligible to apply — this is not mentioned, so candidates in their final year
should check official clarifications before applying. Equivalent
qualification acceptance is also not addressed in the notification.

Selection Process

Stage-I: Written Examination

All applicants sit for an objective-type MCQ exam of 200 marks across General Awareness (50), General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability (50), Arithmetical & Numerical Ability (50), and English Language &
Comprehension (50), in a 2-hour duration. A minimum of 33% aggregate marks is required to qualify; there is no sectional cut-off and no negative marking.

Stage-II: Skill Test

Only candidates applying for Data Entry Operator (17/26), Junior Secretariat Assistant (20/26), and Lower Division Clerk (22/26) undergo a typing-based Skill Test, which is qualifying in nature only. All other posts (16/26, 18/26, 19/26, 21/26, 23/26, 24/26) require Stage-I only.

Your first 7 days after applying:

1. Save your registration ID and printed application copy immediately
2. Re-check your selected post preference order — it cannot be changed later
3. Upload signature (10–50 KB) and photo (50–100 KB) in the exact specified format
4. Verify your chosen exam centre preferences from the list of 15 centres
5. Keep scanned qualification and category certificates ready for later document verification

Exam Syllabus

Exam Pattern

Syllabus

General Awareness

• Current Events, everyday observation matters, History, Polity, Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, Everyday Science, Scientific Research, National/International Organisations, State-specific questions

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies, similarities/differences, space visualization, problem solving, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability

• Number Systems, Simplification, Decimals, Data Interpretation, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs

English Language & Comprehension

• Spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling, idioms & phrases, one-word substitution, sentence improvement, active/passive voice, direct/indirect narration, sentence and passage shuffling, cloze passage, comprehension passage

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How to Apply

1. Visit the official APSSB website and locate the CHSL 2026 application link
2. Register with your basic details to generate a login
3. Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully
4. Select your post code(s) and department preference in order of priority
5. Choose 3 exam centres in order of preference from the list of 15
6. Upload scanned signature and photograph in the specified size/format
7. Pay the applicable fee online (₹150 APST / ₹200 UR / exempt for PwD)
8. Review and submit the form, then save/print the confirmation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the in-hand salary for APSSB CHSL 2026 posts?

The official notification does not state an in-hand or take-home salary figure. It specifies only the Pay Matrix Level for each post, ranging from Level-1 (₹18,000–₹56,900) to Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100). Candidates should confirm net pay details from the appointing department after selection.

What is the last date to apply for APSSB CHSL 2026?

Applications close on 10 August 2026 at 5:00 PM, after which the online link is disabled. Applications must be submitted only through www.apssb.nic.in. Apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

How many total vacancies are there in APSSB CHSL 2026?

A total of 207 vacancies are notified across 9 post codes, with Stockman (89) and LDC (56) forming the largest share. Vacancies are distributed across more than a dozen state departments. The exact number may still change, as the Board reserves the right to revise vacancy figures.

What is the minimum educational qualification required?

Candidates with Class XII pass are eligible, though the specific stream (Science, Maths/Geography, or ITI Survey course) and any additional diploma or typing requirement varies by post code. Check the qualification listed against your chosen post before applying.

What is the age limit for General category candidates?

Age limits vary by post: 18–32 years for most Level-4 posts like Agriculture Field Assistant, DEO, JSA, and LDC; 18–35 years for Field Assistant, Fishery Demonstrator, Laboratory Assistant, and Stockman; and 18–28 years for Record Keeper/Record Clerk. Age is calculated as on the closing date, 10 August 2026.

Is a diploma in Computer Application mandatory for all posts?

Only specific posts require it — Data Entry Operator, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Lower Division Clerk, and Record Keeper/Record Clerk all mandate a Computer Application diploma (6 months or 1 year, depending on the post). Posts like Agriculture Field Assistant, Field Assistant, Fishery Demonstrator, and Stockman do not require it. Confirm requirements against your specific post code before applying.

Is there a Skill Test for all posts?

Only three post codes require a Skill Test — DEO (17/26), JSA (20/26), and LDC (22/26) — and it is qualifying in nature only. The remaining six post codes require only the Stage-I written exam. This distinction matters for candidates planning their preparation timeline.