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APSSB Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 217 Constable Driver, Driver, Pharmacist and More Posts

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Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board

CategoryState Govt Jobs
StateArunachal Pradesh
QualificationDiploma, 12TH, 10TH, ANM, DMLT
Total Vacancies217
Post Name(s)Constable Driver, Nurse, ECG Technician and More
Age Limit 18 - 35 yrs
Pay Scale₹18,000 to ₹92,300
Application FeeNil / ₹150
Start Date21 Oct 2026
Last Date05 Nov 2026

The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has officially released Advertisement No. 06/2026 for the Non-Ministerial Technical Examination 2026. This recruitment drive invites online applications for 217 Group 'C' vacancies across various government departments including Health, Police, Transport, Fire Services, and IPR.

Key Highlights & Important Dates

Event Date / Details
Notification Date October 9, 2026
Online Application Start Date October 21, 2026 (3:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply Online November 5, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Tentative Written Exam Date November 29, 2026 (Sunday)
PST / PET Dates (Tentative) From January 19, 2027 onwards
Official Website apssb.nic.in

Vacancy Breakup & Post Details (217 Total Posts)

  • Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM): 61 posts

  • Constable (MT) Driver (IRBn / Civil Police): 55 posts

  • Dental Technician: 23 posts

  • Health Assistant Jr.: 16 posts

  • ECG Technician: 11 posts

  • Laboratory Technician: 7 posts

  • Head Constable Driver / Driver (LMV/HMV): Multiple positions

  • Pharmacist (Allopathy): 1 post

  • Field Publicity Assistant & Publicity Assistant: Additional positions

Eligibility Criteria

1. Domicile & Language Requirement

  • Candidates must be Indian Citizens and original inhabitants of Arunachal Pradesh possessing a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) and APST certificate, proficient in an indigenous tribal language of the state.

2. Educational Qualifications (Post-Wise)

  • Pharmacist (Allopathy): Class XII (Science) + Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a PCI-recognized institution, registered with APNC/PCI.

  • ANM: Class XII + 2-year ANM course from an INC-recognized institution, registered as RANM.

  • Lab / Dental / ECG Technicians: Class XII (Science) + relevant diploma certificate in the respective field.

  • Drivers / Constable Drivers: Class X (Matriculation) pass from a recognized board + valid driving licence (LMV/HMV as required) + driving experience for specific driver codes.

3. Age Limit (as on November 5, 2026)

  • Most Posts: 18 to 35 years

  • Head Constable Driver: 18 to 32 years

  • Constable (MT) Driver: 18 to 22 years

  • Age relaxations apply for APST (+5 years), PwBD (+15 years), and other eligible categories as per Arunachal Pradesh state reservation guidelines.

Pay Scale & Application Fee

  • Pay Matrix Range: Level-1 (₹18,000–₹56,900) up to Level-5 (₹29,200–₹92,300) depending on the post.

  • Application Fee: ₹150 (Online mode; non-refundable).

    • PwD/PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.

Selection Process

  1. Stage I: Objective Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Written Examination (200 marks) for all candidates.

  2. Stage II: Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (For Driver / Constable posts).

  3. Stage III / IV: Driving Test (for Driver posts) or Technical Competency Test (for ANM posts).

  4. Stage V: Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.

Stage I: Written examination (200 marks, 2 hours)

Paper Sections Questions Marks Time
Common Paper (all candidates) General Questions; General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability; Arithmetical Ability; English Language and Comprehension (10 questions, 25 marks each) 40 100 1 hour
Technical Paper (post-specific) One of nine technical papers 50 100 1 hour
  • Minimum 33% in each paper separately; no sectional cut-off within the Common Paper.
  • No negative marking.
  • Technical papers: Paper 1 ANM; 2 Laboratory Technician; 3 Pharmacist; 4 ECG Technician; 5 Dental Technician; 6 Health Assistant Jr.; Paper 7 (Road Safety and Traffic Signages) for all five driver and constable posts; 8 Field Publicity Assistant; 9 Publicity Assistant.
  • Syllabus: Common Paper notified under No. APSSB-13/9/2026/1437 and Technical Papers under No. 1438, both dated 8 October 2026, in the Syllabus section of apssb.nic.in.
  • No re-evaluation or re-checking of answer scripts. The Board may withdraw questions.

Stages II to V (qualifying only)

  • PST/PET: candidates shortlisted at 1:8 of vacancies on written-exam merit, subject to 33% in each paper. Ex-servicemen are exempt from the PET but must pass the PST.
  • Driving test: shortlisted at 1:3, subject to 33% in each paper and, for Head Constable Driver, clearing PST/PET.
  • ANM competency test: shortlisted at 1:3. Four stations of 5 minutes and 10 marks each (vital signs; maternal and child health; infection control protocol; basic procedure in midwifery), qualifying 7 marks per station. Each candidate takes three of the four stations and must score 21 out of 30.
  • Medical fitness test for the three police and fire-service driver posts.
  • Stages II to V are qualifying only. Final merit is on written-examination marks alone.

How to Apply Online

  1. Visit the official portal: apssb.nic.in once the link opens on October 21, 2026 (3:00 PM).

  2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) and log in.

  3. Select Non-Ministerial Technical Examination 2026 (Advt No. 06/2026).

  4. Fill in personal, educational, and communication details, and set post/department preferences.

  5. Upload scanned documents (APST, PRC, educational certificates, driving licenses, photograph, and signature).

  6. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form before November 5, 2026 (5:00 PM).

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