The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the notification for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026 (APPSCCE-2026). This APPSC CCE recruitment 2026, issued against Advertisement No. 5/2026 (PSC-R/13/2026, dated 7th September 2026), invites applications for a total of 135 vacancies spread across Group A, Group B Gazetted, and Group B Non-Gazetted posts, including APCS, APPS, Labour Officer, Station Superintendent, Inspector, and Assistant Section Officer, among others.
Interested and eligible candidates who are permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh, hold an APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe) Certificate, and possess proficiency in an indigenous tribal language of the state, can apply online from 16th September 2026 (1700 hrs) to 20th October 2026 (1700 hrs). The Preliminary Examination for this recruitment is scheduled to be conducted on Sunday, 6th December 2026, across 19 examination centres in Arunachal Pradesh.
Important – Read Before You Apply: Candidates must satisfy three mandatory eligibility conditions together: they must hold a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) of Arunachal Pradesh, an APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe) Certificate, and must speak an indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh with working knowledge of local indigenous communities. Missing any of these three conditions makes a candidate ineligible.
Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Exam Name | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026 (APPSCCE-2026) |
| Total Vacancies | 135 |
| Advertisement Number | 5/2026 (PSC-R/13/2026) |
| Category | Latest Jobs |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 07 September 2026 |
| Application Portal Opens | 16 September 2026 (1700 hrs) |
| Application Closing Date | 20 October 2026 (1700 hrs) |
| Preliminary Examination | 06 December 2026 (Sunday) |
| Main Examination (Written & Interview) | Not yet specified |
Post-wise Vacancy and Reservation Breakdown
| Post | Group | Vacancies | PwBD Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| APCS (Entry Grade) | A | 60 | 2 (Deaf & Hard of Hearing – 1; Autism/Intellectual Disability/SLD/Mental Illness – 1) |
| APPS (Entry Grade) | A | 10 | None specified |
| Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) | A | 5 | None specified |
| District Information & Public Relation Officer (DIPRO) | A | 4 | 1 (Locomotor Disability) |
| District Food & Civil Supply Officer (DF&CSO) | A | 3 | None specified |
| District Transport Officer (DTO) | A | 1 | None specified |
| Labour Officer (LO) | B Gazetted | 2 | None specified |
| Station Superintendent (SS) | B Gazetted | 4 | None specified |
| Assistant Station Superintendent (ASS) | B Gazetted | 1 | None specified |
| Field Publicity Officer | B Non-Gazetted | 1 | None specified |
| Inspector (Tax, Excise & Narcotics) | B Non-Gazetted | 4 | None specified |
| Inspector (Trade & Commerce) | B Non-Gazetted | 2 | None specified |
| Assistant Section Officer | B Non-Gazetted | 38 | 2 (Blindness & Low Vision – 1; Locomotor Disability – 1) |
Eligibility Criteria
Mandatory Conditions (all three required): A valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) of Arunachal Pradesh; an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) Certificate as per the constitutionally recognised list of tribes; and proficiency in speaking an indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh, with working knowledge of local indigenous communities.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 35 years of age as on 20th October 2026. APST candidates get an additional 5 years of relaxation; APST Defence Personnel disabled in operations get up to 8 years; APST PwBD candidates get up to 15 years; regular Government servants get relaxation per extant rules.
Educational Qualification: A Graduate Degree from a UGC-recognised university, an institution established by an Act of Parliament, or a deemed university under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. Candidates appearing in their final-year examinations may apply provisionally.
Additional Requirement for APPS Posts: Candidates applying for Arunachal Pradesh Police Service (APPS) posts must additionally meet physical standards and Medical Standard requirements as per applicable rules.
Selection Process
Preliminary Examination (Screening Stage): Paper I (General Studies) and Paper II (Aptitude Test/CSAT), each of 200 marks and 2 hours duration, with 1/3 mark negative marking per incorrect answer. Both papers are mandatory; missing either results in disqualification. Approximately the top 12 times the advertised vacancies proceed to the Main Examination. Preliminary marks are not counted toward the final merit.
Main Examination (Merit Selection): Comprises English (Compulsory, 300 marks, qualifying only with minimum 33%), Essay, General Studies Papers I-IV, and Optional Subject Papers I-II, together carrying 1,750 merit marks. General candidates need a minimum 33% aggregate (577.50 marks) with at least 20% in each subject; PwBD candidates need a minimum 20% aggregate (350 marks) with at least 10% in each subject.
Interview/Viva-Voce: Carries 275 marks, with candidates shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio based on written exam performance.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/All Others | ₹200 (online payment only) |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | Exempted under Section 19, Arunachal Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018 |
Required Documents (Scanned/Self-Attested)
Signature (40-50 KB, JPG); passport-size colour photo with white background (40-100 KB, JPG); Matriculation Certificate/Marksheet showing date of birth (self-attested); APST Certificate (self-attested); Permanent Residence Certificate (self-attested); appointment order proving 3 years of continuous service for Government employees (self-attested); disability certificate under Section 57, RPwD Act 2016, for PwBD candidates, indicating disability percentage; and a Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon certificate for candidates applying for scribe facility.
Examination Centres (19 Locations)
Itanagar, Naharlagun, Nirjuli, Bomdila, Ziro, Daporijo, Seppa, Pasighat, Yingkiong, Tezu, Aalo, Basar, Khonsa, Changlang, Roing, Doimukh, Yachuli, Tawang, Namsai, and Likhabali.
How to Apply for APPSC CCE Recruitment 2026
Visit the official APPSC website.
Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) if a new user, or log in if already registered.
Fill in the online application form for the Preliminary Examination only.
Upload the required scanned documents as per specifications.
Pay the application fee of ₹200 online (exempt for PwD candidates).
Review your declaration carefully before final submission, as no changes are allowed afterward, and submit only one application (if duplicates are submitted, the one with the highest RID will be accepted).
Important Instructions
Only the Matriculation/High School Leaving Certificate is accepted as valid proof of date of birth; horoscopes, affidavits, and municipal records are not valid. Scribe facility is available as-of-right for candidates with Blindness, Locomotor Disability (both arms), and Cerebral Palsy; other candidates require a Chief Medical Officer certificate. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is provided for Blindness, Locomotor Disability (both arms), and Cerebral Palsy candidates in written papers. Qualified candidates from the Preliminary stage will be separately invited to submit a Detailed Application Form (DAF), with no additional fee required at that stage.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Once Portal Opens) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the APPSC CCE Recruitment 2026 about?
✅ It is the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026, covering 135 posts across various departments.
2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ The last date to apply online is 20 October 2026, 1700 hrs.
3. When is the Preliminary Examination scheduled?
✅ 6 December 2026 (Sunday).
4. What are the mandatory eligibility conditions?
✅ A valid Permanent Residence Certificate, an APST Certificate, and proficiency in an indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh.
5. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
✅ 21 to 35 years as on 20 October 2026, with category-wise relaxation applicable.
6. What is the application fee?
✅ ₹200 for General/All Others, exempted for PwD candidates.
7. How many vacancies are there for APCS (Entry Grade)?
✅ 60 vacancies, the largest single post under this recruitment.
8. What is the exam pattern for the Preliminary stage?
✅ Two papers, General Studies and CSAT, each of 200 marks, with negative marking.
9. What additional requirement applies to APPS posts?
✅ Candidates must meet physical standards and Medical Standard requirements as per applicable rules.
10. How many examination centres are there for this recruitment?
✅ 19 centres across Arunachal Pradesh.
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