The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB), Itanagar has announced the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSLE) 2026 recruitment through Advertisement No. 05/26, issued on 09 June 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 207 Group ‘C’ vacancies across nine different posts in various departments of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official APSSB website from 20 July 2026 to 10 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). As per the notification, the written examination is tentatively scheduled to be conducted on 20 September 2026 (Sunday), while the Skill Test for applicable posts is expected to commence from 10 October 2026 onwards.

APSSB CHSLE Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Particulars	Information
Recruiting Authority	Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB)
Advertisement Number	05/26
Notification Release Date	09 June 2026
Examination Name	Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSLE) 2026
Post Classification	Group ‘C’ Posts
Total Number of Vacancies	207
Application Process	Online Mode Only
Online Application Start Date	20 July 2026
Last Date for Submission of Application	10 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Tentative Written Examination Date	20 September 2026 (Sunday)
Tentative Skill Test Schedule	From 10 October 2026 onwards
Application Fee for APST Candidates	₹150
Application Fee for Unreserved (UR) Candidates	₹200
Application Fee for PwD Candidates	Exempted (No Fee)
Official Website	www.apssb.nic.in

APSSB CHSLE Recruitment 2026– Age Limit

Candidates belonging to reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation as per the rules of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

Category	Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe)	Eligible for a relaxation of 5 years beyond the prescribed upper age limit.
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)	Eligible for 10 years of age relaxation. APST-PwBD candidates can avail a total relaxation of 15 years.
Departmental Candidates	Employees with at least 3 years of continuous regular service are entitled to an additional 5 years relaxation for direct recruitment to Group ‘C’ posts in the same or allied cadres, over and above the normal age concessions.
Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM)	The period of military service rendered will be deducted from the candidate’s actual age. The resulting age should not exceed the prescribed upper age limit by more than 3 years.

Note: Candidates claiming age relaxation must possess valid supporting documents and certificates issued by the competent authority at the time of application and document verification.

APSSB CHSLE Recruitment 2026– Important Dates

Activity	Schedule
Release of Official Notification	09 June 2026
Commencement of Online Application Process	20 July 2026
Closing Date for Online Application Submission	10 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Tentative Date of Written Examination	20 September 2026 (Sunday)
Tentative Commencement of Skill Test	From 10 October 2026 (Saturday) onwards

APSSB CHSLE Recruitment 2026– Application Fee

The examination fee for APSSB CHSLE 2026 varies according to the candidate’s category and must be paid through the prescribed online payment mode.

Category	Application Fee
APST Candidates	₹150 (Non-refundable)
Unreserved (UR) Candidates	₹200 (Non-refundable)
Persons with Disabilities (PwBD)	Exempted from fee payment (Nil)

Note: The application fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to verify all details carefully before submitting the online application form and making the payment.

APSSB CHSLE Recruitment 2026– Eligibility

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualifications and age requirements for the respective posts before applying.

Post Code	Post Name	Required Qualification	Age Limit
16/26	Agriculture Field Assistant (Junior)	Passed Class 12 (Science Stream) from a recognized Board or Institution.	18 to 32 Years
17/26	Data Entry Operator (DEO)	(i) Passed Class 12 from a recognized Board. (ii) Computer typing speed of 35 words per minute (10,500 Key Depressions Per Hour). (iii) Minimum 6-month Diploma in Computer Application from an AICTE/APCTE-recognized institute.	18 to 32 Years
18/26	Field Assistant	Class 12 with Mathematics or Geography as a subject, or Class 12 in any stream along with a Survey Course Certificate from a Government-recognized ITI.	18 to 35 Years
19/26	Fishery Demonstrator	Passed Class 12 (Science) with Biology as one of the subjects from a recognized Board.	18 to 35 Years
20/26	Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	(i) Class 12 pass from a recognized Board. (ii) English typing speed of 35 WPM (10,500 KDPH). (iii) Minimum 6-month Diploma in Computer Application from an AICTE/APCTE-recognized institution.	18 to 32 Years
21/26	Laboratory Assistant	Essential: Higher Secondary/Class 12 (Science Stream). Desirable: Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized University or Institute.	18 to 35 Years
22/26	Lower Division Clerk (LDC)	(i) Class 12 pass from a recognized Board. (ii) Typing speed of 35 WPM (10,500 KDPH). (iii) Minimum 6-month Diploma in Computer Application from an AICTE/APCTE-recognized institute. For Sainik Welfare LDC: Candidate must be an Ex-Serviceman (Combatant category, preferably Clerical Trade) with at least 10 years of service.	18 to 32 Years (General) 18 to 40 Years (Ex-Servicemen – Sainik Welfare Post)
23/26	Record Keeper / Record Clerk	(i) Class 12 or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board. (ii) One-year Diploma in Computer Application.	18 to 28 Years
24/26	Stockman	Passed AISSCE/Class 12 (Science Stream) from a recognized Board or Institution.	18 to 35 Years

Note: Candidates should carefully verify the educational qualifications, typing requirements, diploma criteria, and age limits applicable to their chosen post before submitting the online application form.

APSSB CHSLE Recruitment 2026– Vacancy Details

The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has notified a total of 207 vacancies under the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSLE) 2026. Out of these, 165 posts are reserved for APST candidates and 42 posts are earmarked for Unreserved (UR) candidates. Additionally, 15 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and 4 vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM).

The vacancies are distributed across nine Group ‘C’ posts in various departments of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

Post Code	Post Name	Pay Level	Department	APST	UR	Total
16/26	Agriculture Field Assistant (Junior)	Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100)	Agriculture Department	15	1	16
17/26	Data Entry Operator (DEO)	Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100)	Directorate of Medical Education, Training & Research	6	1	7
18/26	Field Assistant	Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900)	Land Management Department	10	3	13
19/26	Fishery Demonstrator	Level-2 (₹19,900–63,200)	Fisheries Department	12	3	15
20/26	Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)	Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100)	Secretariat Administration	2	1	3
21/26	Laboratory Assistant	Level-2 (₹19,900–63,200)	Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department	4	0	4
22/26	Lower Division Clerk (LDC)	Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100)	Various Departments	43	15	58
23/26	Record Keeper / Record Clerk	Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100)	TRIHMS	3	1	4
24/26	Stockman	Level-4 (₹25,500–81,100)	Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department	72	17	89

Category-wise Vacancy Summary

• Total APST Vacancies: 165
• Total UR Vacancies: 42
• Grand Total Vacancies: 207
• PwBD Reserved Posts: 15
• Ex-Servicemen Reserved Posts: 4

Among all posts, Stockman has the highest number of vacancies with 89 posts, followed by Lower Division Clerk (LDC) with 58 posts, making them the major recruitment categories under APSSB CHSLE 2026.

APSSB CHSLE Recruitment 2026– Salary Details

Selected candidates will be placed in the applicable Pay Matrix Level and will receive salary as per the norms of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

Post Name	Pay Matrix Level	Starting Basic Pay
Agriculture Field Assistant (Junior), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Record Keeper / Record Clerk, Stockman	Level-4	₹25,500 per month
Fishery Demonstrator, Laboratory Assistant	Level-2	₹19,900 per month
Field Assistant	Level-1	₹18,000 per month

Additional Benefits:
Apart from the basic pay, selected candidates will also be eligible for various allowances and benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible allowances in accordance with the prevailing rules and regulations of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

APSSB CHSLE Recruitment 2026– How To Apply

Candidates can submit their online applications for APSSB CHSLE 2026 by following the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Visit the official APSSB portal at www.apssb.nic.in and access the CHSLE 2026 Online Application link, which will be available from 20 July 2026.

Step 2: Complete the registration process by providing the required basic details and creating login credentials. New users must register before proceeding to the application form.

Step 3: Fill out the online application form carefully with accurate personal information, educational qualifications, category details, and preferred post. Applicants must select their preferred post and department wisely, as the submitted preference will be treated as final and cannot be modified later.

Step 4: Upload the required scanned documents in the prescribed format:

• Recent passport-size photograph (50–100 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG format)
• Signature on white paper using black ink (10–50 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG format)

Step 5: Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway:

• APST Candidates: ₹150
• Unreserved (UR) Candidates: ₹200
• PwBD Candidates: Exempted from fee payment

Step 6: Review all details carefully and submit the application on or before 10 August 2026 (5:00 PM). After successful submission, download and print the application form for future reference.

Important Instructions

• Candidates will not be able to edit their application details after the closing date.
• If multiple applications are submitted for the same post, only the most recently submitted application will be considered.
• Applications containing incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information are liable to be rejected without further notice.

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APSSB CHSLE Recruitment 2026– Selection Process

The recruitment process for APSSB CHSLE 2026 comprises two stages: a Written Examination (Stage I) and a Skill Test (Stage II). However, the Skill Test is applicable only for certain posts.

Selection Stage	Applicable Post Codes
Stage I – Written Examination Only	16/26, 18/26, 19/26, 21/26, 23/26, 24/26
Stage I + Stage II (Skill Test)	17/26 (Data Entry Operator), 20/26 (Junior Secretariat Assistant), 22/26 (Lower Division Clerk)

Stage I – Written Examination

The written examination will be conducted in objective-type multiple-choice format (MCQ).

Subject	Marks
General Awareness	50
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability	50
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability	50
English Language & Comprehension	50
Total	200 Marks

Duration: 2 Hours

Key Highlights

• All questions will be objective-type multiple-choice questions.
• There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.
• Candidates must secure at least 33% aggregate marks to qualify.
• Those scoring below the minimum qualifying mark will not be considered for further selection.
• No separate sectional qualifying marks have been prescribed.

APSSB CHSLE Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

• The candidature of applicants will remain purely provisional throughout the recruitment process. APSSB reserves the right to cancel a candidature at any stage if the candidate is found ineligible or fails to satisfy any prescribed eligibility condition.
• Candidates must carry a valid original photo identity proof such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Driving Licence, or PAN Card along with their admit card to the examination centre. The details mentioned on the identity proof should exactly match those on the admit card.
• The post and department preferences selected during the application process will be treated as final. No request for modification of preferences will be entertained after submission, and the merit list will be prepared accordingly.
• Requests for re-evaluation, re-checking, or reassessment of answer scripts will not be accepted under any circumstances.
• The use or possession of electronic devices, including mobile phones, calculators, laptops, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, and similar gadgets, is strictly prohibited inside the examination venue.
• Admit cards will not be dispatched individually by post. Candidates must download their hall tickets from the official APSSB website before the examination.
• For reference:
• APST – Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe
• PRC – Permanent Resident Certificate
• UR – Unreserved Category
• APSSB retains the authority to amend, modify, cancel, or withdraw any vacancy, examination component, question, or the entire recruitment process at any time without prior notice, if deemed necessary.

APSSB CHSLE Recruitment 2026 – Exam Centres

While filling out the online application form, candidates are required to select three examination centres in order of preference. The allotment of centres will be made by APSSB based on availability and administrative considerations.

Available Examination Centres:

1. Bomdila
2. Aalo
3. Ziro
4. Changlang
5. Roing
6. Seppa
7. Itanagar Capital Region
8. Tezu
9. Tawang
10. Longding
11. Pasighat
12. Papum Pare
13. Namsai
14. Khonsa
15. Yingkiong

Important: Requests for change of examination centre after submission of the application form will not be entertained under any circumstances.

Documents Required for Document Verification

Candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process must produce the following documents during Document Verification:

• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate as proof of date of birth
• Class XII pass certificate and marksheet from a recognized Board or Institution
• APST Certificate, wherever applicable
• Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), if applicable
• Diploma in Computer Application certificate (AICTE/APCTE recognized) for Post Codes 17/26, 20/26, 22/26, and 23/26
• Intimation letter submitted to the Head of Department (for candidates already serving in Government departments)
• PwBD Certificate, if claiming reservation under the PwBD category
• Discharge Book and Pay & Pension Order (PPO) issued by the competent authority for Ex-Servicemen
• Admit Card and printed copy of the online application form
• Any other supporting documents relevant to the claim made in the application

Important Note

• Only those claims that have been declared in the online application form will be considered during verification. Information mentioned solely in supporting certificates but not claimed in the application form will not be accepted.
• Candidates must produce both original documents and self-attested photocopies for verification.
• No additional time will be granted for submitting missing documents; failure to produce the required documents may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

APSSB CHSLE Recruitment 2026– Exam Pattern or Syllabus

General Awareness (50 Marks)

Questions may cover topics such as current affairs, Indian history, polity, constitution, sports, art and culture, geography, economics, everyday science, scientific developments, national and international organizations, and Arunachal Pradesh-specific subjects.

General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability (50 Marks)

Topics include analogies, similarities and differences, classification, coding-decoding, problem-solving, logical reasoning, number series, space visualization, analytical reasoning, and related aptitude concepts.

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability (50 Marks)

The section includes number systems, simplification, decimals, fractions, LCM and HCF, ratio and proportion, percentages, averages, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, data interpretation, tables, and graphs.

English Language & Comprehension (50 Marks)

Questions may be asked from grammar, error detection, fill-in-the-blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling correction, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution, sentence improvement, active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech, cloze tests, and reading comprehension.

Stage II – Skill Test

The Skill Test is applicable only for the following posts:

• 17/26 – Data Entry Operator (DEO)
• 20/26 – Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
• 22/26 – Lower Division Clerk (LDC)

Important Points

• The Skill Test is qualifying in nature only.
• Marks obtained in the Skill Test will not be considered for final merit ranking.
• Candidates must qualify the Skill Test to be eligible for final selection.
• The Skill Test is tentatively scheduled to commence from 10 October 2026 onwards.

The final merit list will be prepared primarily on the basis of performance in the Written Examination, subject to qualifying the Skill Test wherever applicable.

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APSSB CHSLE Recruitment 2026– FAQs

Q1. What is the closing date for APSSB CHSLE 2026 online applications?

Candidates can submit their online applications for APSSB CHSLE 2026 until 10 August 2026 (5:00 PM). No applications will be accepted after the deadline.

Q2. How many vacancies have been announced under APSSB CHSLE 2026?

APSSB has notified 207 Group ‘C’ vacancies across various departments and nine different posts under the CHSLE 2026 recruitment drive.

Q3. Which post offers the maximum number of vacancies?

The Stockman (Post Code 24/26) position has the highest number of vacancies, with 89 posts available in the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department.

Q4. What is the application fee for APSSB CHSLE Recruitment 2026?

The prescribed application fee is ₹150 for APST candidates and ₹200 for Unreserved (UR) candidates. Candidates belonging to the PwBD category are exempted from paying the examination fee.

Q5. Is there any negative marking in the APSSB CHSLE written examination?

No, the written examination does not have any negative marking. However, candidates must secure at least 33% aggregate marks to qualify for further consideration.

Q6. Which posts require a Computer Application Diploma?

Candidates applying for Data Entry Operator (17/26), Junior Secretariat Assistant (20/26), Lower Division Clerk (22/26), and Record Keeper/Record Clerk (23/26) must possess the prescribed Diploma in Computer Application qualification.

Q7. Are Skill Test marks included in the final merit list?

No. The Skill Test is qualifying in nature only and its marks are not counted while preparing the final merit list. Final merit is based on performance in the written examination.

Q8. Can candidates modify their post or department preference after submitting the application?

No. Once the application form is submitted, the selected post and department preferences cannot be changed. Candidates should carefully review their choices before final submission.

Q9. What is the age eligibility for APSSB CHSLE 2026?

The age criteria differ according to the post. The minimum age is 18 years, while the upper age limit ranges from 28 to 35 years depending on the position. Applicable age relaxations are available for APST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other eligible categories as per government norms.

Q10. How can I download the APSSB CHSLE 2026 admit card?

Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official APSSB website. The Board will not send admit cards through post, so applicants should regularly visit the website for updates.

Q11. What is the tentative date of the APSSB CHSLE 2026 written examination?

The written examination is tentatively scheduled to be conducted on 20 September 2026 (Sunday).

Q12. How many examination centres are available for APSSB CHSLE 2026?

APSSB has designated 15 examination centres across Arunachal Pradesh, and candidates must choose three preferred centres while filling out the application form.