The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has released the official notification for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill several Group C posts in different government departments of Arunachal Pradesh. Interested and eligible candidates will be able to apply online through the official website apssb.nic.in starting March 24, 2026.According to the official notification, the portal for submitting applications will be activated starting 10:00 AM on March 24, 2026, and the candidates will have until 3:00 PM on April 16 2026 to send their forms. The board has emphasized that only online applications will be considered, and any other mode of submission will result in non-acceptance of the forms.
Vacancy details
Through this recruitment drive, APSSB is going to recruit 122 people for various posts. The list of positions available includes Personal Assistant (Stenographer Grade III) Librarian Upper Division Clerk (UDC).The salary for these positions is according to Level-5 of the pay matrix, ranging from 29,200 to 92,300 per month depending on the post and department.These posts fall under Level-5 of the pay matrix, with a salary ranging from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month depending on the post and department.
Important exam dates
Candidates should keep track of the key dates related to the examination process:
- Online application start date: March 24, 2026
- Last date to apply: April 16, 2026
- Tentative stenography proficiency test: Fourth week of April 2026 (for Stenographer post)
- Written examination: May 31, 2026
The written exam will consist of objective-type multiple choice questions covering General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability, Arithmetic and Numerical Ability, and English Language and Comprehension.
Eligibility criteria
To apply for the posts, candidates must meet certain educational qualifications:
- Personal Assistant (Stenographer Grade III): Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university along with a Diploma in Stenography.
- Librarian: Bachelor’s degree along with a degree or diploma in Library Science.
- Upper Division Clerk (UDC): Bachelor’s degree and a minimum six-month diploma in computer application from a recognized institute.
The age limit is between 18 and 35 years, with age relaxation available for reserved categories as per government rules.
Application fee
Candidates belonging to the Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) category must pay ₹150, while unreserved candidates need to pay ₹200 as the application fee. However, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are exempted from paying the fee.
How to apply
Candidates can follow these simple steps to apply:
- Visit the official APSSB website at apssb.nic.in.
- Click on the CGL 2026 recruitment link.
- Register using basic details.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents and photograph.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.
Candidates are advised to read the official notification available here before applying and ensure that they meet all eligibility conditions.
