The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB), Itanagar has released Advertisement No. 06/26 (Notice No. APSSB-13/9/2026/1443 dated 9 October 2026) for 217 Group C posts under the Non-Ministerial Technical Examination (NMTE) 2026. Posts include ANM, Laboratory Technician, ECG Technician, Dental Technician, Pharmacist, Health Assistant Jr., Head Constable Driver, Driver LMV, Driver HMV, Constable (MT) Driver, Field Publicity Assistant, and Publicity Assistant across 13 post codes. The online application window opens on 21 October 2026 at 3:00 PM and closes on 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM at apssb.nic.in. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for 29 November 2026 in the Itanagar Capital Region.
This examination is open only to original indigenous inhabitants of Arunachal Pradesh holding both an APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe) certificate and a Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC). Candidates from outside Arunachal Pradesh are not eligible.
Important Note:
- Verify that you hold both a valid APST certificate and a valid PRC before applying. Under the State’s Uniform Eligibility Criterion notified on 26 August 2026, every candidate regardless of category must hold both documents and be able to speak an indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh. Candidates from outside the State are not eligible.
- Apply online at apssb.nic.in only between 21 October 2026 at 3:00 PM and 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. No edits are possible after the closing date and time. Check every entry carefully before submitting.
- Mark your post and department preferences accurately in the application – the order you enter is final and cannot be changed later. Your merit list position is determined by your written exam marks alone, not by the PST/PET, driving test, competency test, or medical test stages.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB), Itanagar |
| Advertisement No. | 06/26; Notice No. APSSB-13/9/2026/1443, dated 9 October 2026 |
| Examination | Non-Ministerial Technical Examination (NMTE) 2026 |
| Posts | ANM, Laboratory Technician, Pharmacist (Allopathy), ECG Technician, Dental Technician, Health Assistant Jr., Head Constable Driver, Driver LMV, Driver HMV, Constable (MT) Driver IRBn, Constable (MT) Driver Civil Police, Field Publicity Assistant, Publicity Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 217 (APST 190, UR 27; 2 PwBD; 15 Ex-Servicemen) – provisional |
| Who Can Apply | Original indigenous inhabitants of Arunachal Pradesh holding a valid APST certificate and PRC, able to speak an indigenous tribal language of the State |
| Application Fee | Rs. 150; PwD/PwBD exempt |
| Application Mode | Online only at apssb.nic.in |
| Application Opens | 21 October 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Application Last Date | 5 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification and Experience | 5 November 2026 |
| Written Examination (tentative) | 29 November 2026, Itanagar Capital Region |
| Official Website | apssb.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 21 October 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Online Application Closes | 5 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification and Experience | 5 November 2026 |
| Written Examination (tentative) | 29 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| PST/PET (tentative) | From 19 January 2027 |
| Driving Test (tentative) | From 28 January 2027 |
| Competency Test – ANM (tentative) | From 28 January 2027 |
Uniform Eligibility Criteria – Applicable to All Posts and All Categories
Under Government of Arunachal Pradesh Notification No. AR-33/17/2026-SECT-1-AR/111 dated 26 August 2026, every candidate for every post in this examination must satisfy all three of the following conditions:
- Be a citizen of India and an original inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh holding a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) issued by the competent authority.
- Be an original inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh holding a valid APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe) certificate under the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950.
- Be able to speak an indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh and have working knowledge of local indigenous tribes.
The UR (Unreserved) vacancies shown in the tables are the unreserved share of posts within the APST-PRC pool – they are not open to candidates from outside Arunachal Pradesh. Candidates who do not hold both the APST certificate and PRC are not eligible to apply for any post in this examination.
Vacancy Details – Post-wise
| Post (Code) | Department | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Nurse Midwife, ANM (25/26) | Health Services | Level 5 | 61 (APST 61; 2 for PwBD) |
| Laboratory Technician (26/26) | Health Services | Level 5 | 7 (APST 6, UR 1) |
| Pharmacist, Allopathy (27/26) | Health Services | Level 5 | 1 (APST 1) |
| ECG Technician (28/26) | Health Services | Level 5 | 11 (APST 9, UR 2) |
| Dental Technician (29/26) | Health Services | Level 5 | 23 (APST 20, UR 3) |
| Health Assistant Jr. (30/26) | Health Services | Level 5 (see note) | 16 (APST 16) |
| Head Constable Driver (31/26) | Fire and Emergency Services | Level 4 | 18 (APST 15, UR 3; 4 Ex-Svc) |
| Driver, LMV (32/26) | Food and Civil Supplies, Transport, Civil Aviation, DC Offices, Rural Works, Sainik Welfare, Economics and Statistics | Level 4 | 14 (APST 9, UR 5; 5 Ex-Svc) |
| Driver, HMV (33/26) | Fire and Emergency Services, Higher and Technical Education | Level 4 | 9 (APST 7, UR 2) |
| Constable (MT) Driver, IRBn (34/26) | Police Headquarters | Level 3 | 31 (APST 25, UR 6; 2 Ex-Svc) |
| Constable (MT) Driver, Civil Police (35/26) | Police Headquarters | Level 3 | 24 (APST 19, UR 5; 2 Ex-Svc) |
| Field Publicity Assistant (36/26) | Information and Public Relations | Level 2 | 1 (APST 1; Ex-Svc) |
| Publicity Assistant (37/26) | Information and Public Relations | Level 1 | 1 (APST 1; Ex-Svc) |
| Total | 217 |
Note on Health Assistant Jr. pay level: The vacancy table in the advertisement lists this post at Level 5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300), while the eligibility table (Table No. 6) gives Level 4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100). Candidates should treat the pay level for this post as unconfirmed pending a corrigendum from APSSB.
Eligibility Criteria – Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 5 November 2026.
| Post Codes | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| 25/26 to 30/26, 32/26, 33/26, 36/26, 37/26 | 18 to 35 years |
| 31/26 (Head Constable Driver) | 18 to 32 years |
| 34/26 and 35/26 (Constable MT Driver) | 18 to 22 years |
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| APST | Up to 5 years |
| PwBD | Up to 15 years |
| Departmental candidates with 3 years’ continuous service | 5 years in addition to normal relaxation (for same or allied cadre posts) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period deducted from age; result must not exceed maximum by more than 3 years |
| ASHA workers (ANM post only) | 8 years |
Eligibility Criteria – Qualification
Health Services Posts (Level 5)
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| ANM (25/26) | 2-year ANM course certificate from an INC-recognised institution after Class XII, and registration with the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council as Registered ANM |
| Laboratory Technician (26/26) | Class XII (Science) and Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) from a Government-recognised institution or board |
| Pharmacist, Allopathy (27/26) | Class XII (Science) and D.Pharm from a PCI-recognised institution, and registration with Arunachal Pradesh Pharmacy Council or Indian Pharmacy Council |
| ECG Technician (28/26) | Class XII (Science) and Diploma in ECG Technology from a Government-recognised institution or board |
| Dental Technician (29/26) | Class XII (Science) and Diploma in Dental Mechanic/Technician from a DCI-recognised institute, and registration with the Arunachal Pradesh State Dental Council or Dental Council of India |
| Health Assistant Jr. (30/26) | Class XII and 2-year Health Assistant Training Course from an institution recognised by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh or Government of India |
Driver and Constable Posts
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Head Constable Driver (31/26) | Class X and valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence; must meet physical and vision standards |
| Driver, LMV (32/26) | Class X, valid LMV licence, and minimum 3 years’ LMV driving experience from date of licence issue |
| Driver, HMV (33/26) | Class X, valid HMV licence, and minimum 3 years’ HMV driving experience from date of licence issue |
| Constable (MT) Driver, IRBn (34/26) and Civil Police (35/26) | Class X and valid HMV or LMV licence; must meet physical and vision standards |
The driving licence must be valid on the closing date (5 November 2026), on the date of the driving test, and on the date of document verification.
Physical Standards and PET (Post Codes 31/26, 34/26, 35/26 – male standards as per advertisement)
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height | 160 cm for APST; 152 cm for APST of Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts |
| Chest | 79 cm normal, 84 cm expanded |
| PET – 100 m | Within 16 seconds |
| PET – 1,500 m | Within 8 minutes 30 seconds (Head Constable Driver); 8 minutes (Constable MT Driver) |
| PET – High Jump | 107 cm (three attempts) |
| PET – Long Jump | 11 feet (three attempts) |
| Vision | Distant: 6/6 better eye, 6/12 worse eye (corrected); Near: J1 and J2 (corrected); No colour blindness |
Ex-servicemen are exempt from the PET but must pass the Physical Standard Test (PST).
IPR Posts
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Field Publicity Assistant (36/26), Level 2 | Class XII and Diploma in TV, Radio or Sound System, or Diploma in Electrical or Electronics |
| Publicity Assistant (37/26), Level 1 | Class X and Diploma in Sound System, or Diploma in TV and Radio, or Diploma in Electrical or Electronics |
Pay and Salary
| Pay Level | Pay Scale | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5 | Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 | ANM, Laboratory Technician, Pharmacist, ECG Technician, Dental Technician, Health Assistant Jr. (per vacancy table – see note) |
| Level 4 | Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 | Head Constable Driver, Driver LMV, Driver HMV, Health Assistant Jr. (per eligibility table – see note) |
| Level 3 | Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 | Constable (MT) Driver IRBn and Civil Police |
| Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 | Field Publicity Assistant |
| Level 1 | Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 | Publicity Assistant |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates (general) | Rs. 150 (non-refundable, online payment) |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted |
Selection Process
| Stage | Posts | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Stage I – Objective Written Examination (200 marks) | All posts | Competitive – determines final merit |
| Stage II – Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | 31/26, 34/26, 35/26 | Qualifying only |
| Stage III – Driving Test | 31/26, 32/26, 33/26 | Qualifying only |
| Stage IV – Competency Test | 25/26 (ANM) | Qualifying only |
| Stage V – Medical Fitness Test | 31/26, 34/26, 35/26 | Qualifying only |
Final merit is based entirely on written examination marks. Stages II to V are qualifying only and do not add marks.
Written Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Paper | General Questions; General Intelligence and Reasoning; Arithmetical Ability; English Language and Comprehension (10 questions, 25 marks each) | 40 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Technical Paper | Post-specific technical paper (one of 9 papers) | 50 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Total | 90 | 200 | 2 hours |
Qualifying marks: Minimum 33% in the Common Paper and minimum 33% in the Technical Paper, separately. No sectional cut-off within the Common Paper. No negative marking.
Technical Papers
| Paper No. | Applicable Posts |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | ANM |
| Paper 2 | Laboratory Technician |
| Paper 3 | Pharmacist |
| Paper 4 | ECG Technician |
| Paper 5 | Dental Technician |
| Paper 6 | Health Assistant Jr. |
| Paper 7 (Road Safety and Traffic Signages) | Head Constable Driver, Driver LMV, Driver HMV, Constable (MT) Driver IRBn, Constable (MT) Driver Civil Police |
| Paper 8 | Field Publicity Assistant |
| Paper 9 | Publicity Assistant |
ANM Competency Test (Stage IV)
Candidates shortlisted at 1:3 of vacancies on written exam merit appear for a practical test of four stations – vital signs; maternal and child health; infection control protocol; basic midwifery procedure. Each station is 5 minutes and 10 marks; qualifying marks are 7 per station. Each candidate attempts 3 of 4 stations and must score 21 out of 30 to qualify.
How to Apply for APSSB NMTE 2026
- Visit the official APSSB website at apssb.nic.in. The application link opens on 21 October 2026 at 3:00 PM.
- Enter the details of one photo identity document – Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN, or another Government photo ID. The same document in original must be carried to the exam along with the admit card. The name and father’s name on the document must match the admit card exactly.
- Mark your preferences for posts and departments in the order of your choice. Preferences can only be marked against posts you are eligible for, and the order you enter is final.
- Upload: scanned signature on white paper in black ink (10-50 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG), recent passport-size photograph (50-100 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG), and copies of relevant educational and technical certificates.
- PwBD/PwD candidates requiring a scribe or compensatory time must opt for it in the form and upload the required Annexure (I, IA, II, or IIA from the APSSB Candidates Corner on apssb.nic.in).
- Pay Rs. 150 online and submit. Check every entry carefully before submitting – no edits are possible after the closing date.
- If more than one form is submitted for the same post, only the latest submission is considered.
- Download the admit card from apssb.nic.in when released. Admit cards are not posted individually.
Important Instructions
- This examination is restricted to original indigenous inhabitants of Arunachal Pradesh holding both an APST certificate and a PRC. Candidates from outside Arunachal Pradesh are not eligible.
- No edits or corrections can be made to the application after 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- A claim not made in the application form will not be considered even if documentary evidence is produced later.
- The written exam is held in the Itanagar Capital Region only. No change of date, time, or centre is entertained.
- Calculators, mobile phones, laptops, watches, and all electronic devices are banned inside the exam hall. Possession leads to debarment and legal proceedings.
- Admit cards are downloaded only from apssb.nic.in. No individual admit cards are posted.
- No re-evaluation or re-checking of answer scripts. APSSB may withdraw questions if warranted.
- Serving Government employees must produce an NOC from their head of department at document verification.
- Biometric checks are conducted against impersonation.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| APSSB Advertisements Section – NMTE 2026 Advertisement No. 06/26 | Click Here |
| APSSB Online Application Portal – Apply for NMTE 2026 | Click Here |
| APSSB Notices Section – NMTE 2026 Updates and Corrigenda | Click Here |
| APSSB Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
What is APSSB NMTE 2026?
It is the Non-Ministerial Technical Examination 2026 conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board for 217 Group C posts across 13 post codes including ANM, Constable Driver, Driver, Dental Technician, ECG Technician, Laboratory Technician, Pharmacist, and others.
Can candidates from outside Arunachal Pradesh apply?
No. Under the Uniform Eligibility Criterion applied to all posts in this examination, every candidate must hold a valid APST certificate and a Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) of Arunachal Pradesh and be able to speak an indigenous tribal language of the State. The UR vacancies are the unreserved share within this APST-PRC pool.
When does the application window open and close?
The application window opens on 21 October 2026 at 3:00 PM and closes on 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM at apssb.nic.in.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 150, paid online. PwD and PwBD candidates are exempted.
Is there negative marking in the written examination?
No. The minimum qualifying mark is 33% in the Common Paper and 33% in the Technical Paper separately. There is no negative marking and no sectional cut-off within the Common Paper.
How is the final merit list prepared?
Entirely on the basis of written examination marks. The PST/PET, driving test, competency test, and medical test are qualifying stages only and do not add marks to the final merit.
What is the age limit?
18 to 35 years for most posts, 18 to 32 years for Head Constable Driver, and 18 to 22 years for Constable (MT) Driver posts, all reckoned as on 5 November 2026. Relaxations apply for APST, PwBD, ex-servicemen, departmental candidates, and ASHA workers as specified.
Why is the pay level for Health Assistant Jr. unclear?
The vacancy table in the official advertisement lists Health Assistant Jr. at Level 5 while the eligibility table lists it at Level 4. This is a discrepancy in the official notification. Candidates should await a corrigendum from APSSB for clarification.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official APSSB Non-Ministerial Technical Examination (NMTE) 2026 advertisement (No. 06/26; Notice No. APSSB-13/9/2026/1443) dated 9 October 2026, published on apssb.nic.in. The vacancy count is provisional and subject to change. The discrepancy in the pay level of Health Assistant Jr. between the vacancy and eligibility tables is as present in the official advertisement and is noted for candidate awareness. Exam dates are tentative. Candidates must verify all details from the complete official notification on apssb.nic.in before applying. JobShouter is not associated with APSSB or the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. This article is for informational purposes only.
