Arunachal Pradesh APPSCCE Recruitment 2026 — 135 Posts, Apply Online by 20 Oct (APST Candidates Only)

The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited online applications for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026 (APPSCCE-2026), under Advertisement No. 5/2026, for 135 government job vacancies across 13 Group-A and Group-B services and posts in the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. This is a state-specific recruitment restricted exclusively to citizens of India who are Permanent Residents of Arunachal Pradesh holding Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) status — it is not a general all-India open recruitment, and candidates who do not meet all three mandatory eligibility conditions (Permanent Residence, APST status, and indigenous tribal language proficiency) are not eligible regardless of qualification. Selected candidates will join 13 Group-A and Group-B services across Government of Arunachal Pradesh departments, including APCS (Entry Grade, 60 posts), Assistant Section Officer (38 posts), APPS Entry Grade (10 posts), Child Development Project Officer, District Information & Public Relation Officer, and several Inspector and Officer-level posts. Graduate candidates aged 21 to 35 years as on 20 October 2026, holding a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) and APST Certificate, with proficiency in an indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh, are eligible to apply. The selection process for APPSCCE-2026 comprises a Preliminary Examination (Paper-I General Studies, 200 marks; Paper-II CSAT, qualifying, 200 marks) that screens candidates to roughly 12 times the advertised vacancies, followed by a Main Examination of 8 subjective written papers (English qualifying, plus Essay, General Studies I-IV, and two Optional subjects totalling 1750 marks) and an Interview/Viva-voce worth 275 marks for candidates shortlisted at 1:3 of advertised vacancies. The APPSCCE-2026 online application is available at appsc.gov.in. The last date to submit the online application is 20 October 2026 (1700 Hours), with the application window opening on 16 September 2026. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 6 December 2026 (Sunday) at 19 designated centres across Arunachal Pradesh. Application fee is ₹200 for General/other candidates, with PwD candidates exempted. Candidates must read the complete official APPSCCE-2026 notification carefully before applying, since candidates applying for Arunachal Pradesh Police Service (APPS) posts must additionally meet physical standards and the Physical Efficiency Test requirements under the APPS Rules, 1989 as amended in 2022.

• All 13 Group-A and Group-B services/posts: 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, or an equivalent qualification declared by the Government. Candidates awaiting their final-year result may also apply; admission to the Main Examination is provisional, subject to producing proof of having passed on the day of Interview/Viva-voce

• Minimum 21 years, Maximum 35 years, as on the last date of application, 20 October 2026
• Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST): 5 years relaxation
• Defence Service Personnel (APST) disabled in operations during hostility with a foreign country or in a disturbed area: 8 years relaxation
• APST PwBD candidates: 15 years relaxation
• Regular Government servants: As per Government rules and regulations in force

• Permanent Residence Criterion: Citizen of India and inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh holding a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) issued by the designated Competent Authority
• Indigenous Status and APST Criterion: Original inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh holding an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) Certificate, per the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950
• Indigenous Tribal Language Proficiency Criterion: Must be able to speak an indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh and have working knowledge of the local indigenous tribes
• Graduate Degree from a UGC-recognised university, institution established by an Act of Parliament, or deemed university, or equivalent qualification declared by the Government
• Age 21 to 35 years as on 20 October 2026, with relaxation for APST, APST Defence Personnel, and APST PwBD candidates
• APPS (Arunachal Pradesh Police Service) applicants must additionally meet physical standards, Physical Efficiency Test, and Medical Standard requirements under the APPS Rules, 1989 (amended 2022)
• Candidates already in Government service must inform their Employer/Controlling Authority in writing before applying, and upload the NOC at the Detailed Application Form (DAF) stage
• Candidature at any stage remains provisional and subject to the Commission's final eligibility decision; issuance of an Admit Card does not confer any right to the post

• General/All other candidates: ₹200/- (online payment only)
• Persons with Disability (PwD): Exempted, as per Section 19 of the Arunachal Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018

Not specified in the official notification — pay scale varies by the specific Group-A/Group-B service; candidates should confirm the applicable pay level for their post with APPSC/the concerned department

1. Visit the official APPSC website, appsc.gov.in
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered — those already registered can log in directly
3. Fill the online application form for APPSCCE-2026 (Preliminary Examination) only; a Detailed Application Form (DAF) will be invited separately after the Preliminary result for those who qualify, with no additional fee
4. Upload scanned copies of required documents — signature, recent colour passport photo, self-attested Matriculation Certificate/Marksheet, self-attested APST certificate, self-attested Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC), and (for age relaxation) a self-attested appointment order
5. Pay the application fee of ₹200 online (PwD candidates are exempted)
6. Submit only a single application — if multiple applications are submitted due to any unavoidable situation, the one with the highest Registration ID (RID) will be accepted
7. Review the declaration carefully before final submission, as no changes are allowed after submission
8. Ensure the application is submitted before the last date of 20 October 2026, 1700 Hours
9. Retain the registration confirmation and Registration ID for future reference
10. Prepare for and appear at the Preliminary Examination on 6 December 2026 at your allotted centre