Arunachal Pradesh APPSC CCE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 135 Group A & Group B Posts
The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has invited online applications for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026 (APPSCCE-2026), Advertisement No. 5/2026, for recruitment to 135 vacancies across 13 Group-A and Group-B services and posts in the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. This recruitment is open only to citizens of India who are Permanent Residents of Arunachal Pradesh and hold Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) status - it is not a general all-India open recruitment.
In short: APPSC is recruiting for 13 services/posts - including APCS, APPS, CDPO, DIPRO and others - under APPSCCE-2026, with 135 total vacancies. Only Permanent Residents of Arunachal Pradesh holding APST status, with proficiency in an indigenous tribal language of the state, can apply. Online applications open on 16 September 2026 and close on 20 October 2026 (1700 Hours), via appsc.gov.in. The Preliminary Examination will be held on 6 December 2026 at designated centres within Arunachal Pradesh.
APPSC CCE Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Name of Exam | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026 (APPSCCE-2026) |
| Advertisement No. | 5/2026 (No. PSC-R/13/2026, dated 07 September 2026) |
| Total Posts | 13 services/posts (Group-A and Group-B) |
| Total Vacancies | 135 |
| Eligible Candidates | Permanent Residents of Arunachal Pradesh with APST status only |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 16 September 2026 (1700 Hours) |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 October 2026 (1700 Hours) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 06 December 2026 (Sunday) |
| Job Location | Various Government of Arunachal Pradesh departments |
| Official Website | appsc.gov.in |
APPSC CCE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Link Activation | 16 September 2026 (1700 Hours) |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 20 October 2026 (1700 Hours) |
| APPSCCE-2026 Preliminary Examination | 06 December 2026 (Sunday) |
| Main Examination (Written & Interview) Date | Not specified in the notification |
APPSC CCE Vacancy 2026 Details
APPSCCE-2026 carries 135 vacancies across 13 services and posts. The notification states that vacancy numbers and reservations are based on the "Proforma of Requisition" submitted by the indenting/requisitioning departments of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | APCS (Entry Grade), Group-A (Personnel Dept.) | 60 (2 reserved for PwBD: 1 Deaf & Hard of Hearing, 1 Autism/Intellectual Disability/SLD/Mental Illness) |
| 2 | APPS (Entry Grade), Group-A (Home Dept.) | 10 |
| 3 | Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Group-A (Women and Child Development Dept.) | 5 |
| 4 | District Information & Public Relation Officer (DIPRO), Group-A (Information and Public Relation Dept.) | 4 (1 reserved for PwBD: Locomotor Disability incl. Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy) |
| 5 | District Food & Civil Supply Officer (DF&CSO), Group-A (Food and Civil Supplies Dept.) | 3 |
| 6 | District Transport Officer (DTO), Group-A (Transport Dept.) | 1 |
| 7 | Labour Officer (LO), Group-B Gazetted (Labour and Employment Dept.) | 2 |
| 8 | Station Superintendent (SS), Group-B Gazetted (Transport Dept.) | 4 |
| 9 | Assistant Station Superintendent (ASS), Group-B Gazetted (Transport Dept.) | 1 |
| 10 | Field Publicity Officer, Group-B Non-Gazetted (Finance Dept.) | 1 |
| 11 | Inspector (Tax, Excise & Narcotics), Group-B Non-Gazetted (Tax, Excise & Narcotics Dept.) | 4 |
| 12 | Inspector (Trade & Commerce), Group-B Non-Gazetted (Trade & Commerce Dept.) | 2 |
| 13 | Assistant Section Officer, Group-B Non-Gazetted (Secretariat Administration Dept.) | 38 (2 reserved for PwBD: 1 Blindness & Low Vision, 1 Locomotor Disability incl. Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy) |
| Total | 135 | |
APPSC CCE Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for APPSCCE-2026 must satisfy all three mandatory eligibility conditions notified vide Government Notification F.No.AR-33/17/2026-SECT-1-AR dated 26 August 2026. This is a restricted, state-specific recruitment - candidates who do not meet all three conditions below are not eligible, regardless of qualification.
- Permanent Residence Criterion: The candidate must be a citizen of India and an inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh holding a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) issued by the designated Competent Authority.
- Indigenous Status and APST Criterion: The candidate must be an original inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh holding an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) Certificate, as per the list of Tribes notified under the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950.
- Indigenous Tribal Language Proficiency Criterion: The candidate must be able to speak an indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh and possess working knowledge of the local indigenous tribes.
APPSC CCE Qualification
Applicants should hold 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, or an equivalent qualification declared by the Government. Candidates who have appeared or intend to appear in their qualifying examination may also apply; their admission to the Main Examination will be provisional and subject to producing proof of having passed on the day of the Interview/Viva-voce.
APPSC CCE Age Limit
Candidates must be not less than 21 years and not more than 35 years of age as on the last date of receipt of online application, i.e. 20 October 2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) | Up to 5 years |
| Defence Service Personnel (APST) disabled in operations during hostility with a foreign country or in a disturbed area | Up to 8 years |
| APST PwBD candidates | Up to 15 years |
| Regular Government servants | As per Government rules and regulations in force |
The date of birth accepted is the one recorded in the Matriculation/High School Leaving Certificate or Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate. No other document (horoscope, affidavit, municipal birth extract, service records) will be accepted as proof of age.
APPSC CCE Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/All other candidates | Rs. 200 (online payment only) |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | Exempted, as per Section 19 of the Arunachal Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018 |
APPSC CCE Selection Process
APPSCCE-2026 selection comprises two successive stages: a Preliminary Examination (screening only) and a Main Examination (Written and Interview).
Preliminary Examination
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks | Time | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies | 200 | 2 hours | Counted for qualifying to Main |
| Paper-II | Aptitude Test (CSAT) | 200 | 2 hours | Qualifying (min. 33%); not counted for merit |
Appearing in both papers is mandatory; a candidate who misses either paper is disqualified. There is a negative marking penalty of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer. Marks scored in the Preliminary Examination are not counted toward the final order of merit - it serves only to screen candidates for the Main Examination, at approximately 12 times the number of advertised vacancies.
Main Examination
The Main Examination consists of 8 subjective-type written papers plus an Interview:
- English (Compulsory): 300 marks, qualifying in nature - candidates must score at least 33% to have their other papers evaluated; these marks are not counted for merit.
- Merit Subjects (Essay, General Studies I–IV, Optional Subject-I, Optional Subject-II): Total 1750 marks. Candidates must score an aggregate of 33% (577.50 marks) with at least 20% in each subject; PwBD candidates must score an aggregate of 20% (350 marks) with at least 10% in each subject.
- Interview/Viva-Voce: 275 marks, for candidates shortlisted in a ratio of 1:3 of advertised vacancies based on Written Examination performance.
Candidates applying for Arunachal Pradesh Police Service (APPS) posts must additionally meet the physical standards, Physical Efficiency Test, and Medical Standard requirements under the Arunachal Pradesh Police Service Rules, 1989 (as amended in 2022).
Examination Centres
The Preliminary Examination will be held at 19 centres: Itanagar, Naharlagun and 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 at appsc.gov.in.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered - those already registered can log in directly.
- 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.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents (see Important Instructions below).
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 200 online (PwD candidates are exempted).
- 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, and fees are not adjustable across RIDs.
- Review the declaration carefully before final submission, as no changes are allowed after submission.
APPSC CCE Important Instructions
- Required scanned documents: signature (40–50 KB, JPG), recent colour passport photo (40–100 KB, JPG, white background, no headgear/sunglasses), self-attested Matriculation Certificate/Marksheet showing date of birth, self-attested APST certificate, self-attested Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC), and (for Government employees claiming age relaxation) a self-attested appointment order showing 3 years of continuous regular service.
- Candidates already in Government service must inform their Employer/Controlling Authority in writing before applying, and upload the intimation/NOC at the DAF stage.
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) must submit a disability certificate under Section 57 of the RPwD Act, 2016, clearly stating the percentage of disability and issued before the application deadline, to claim reservation.
- Scribe facility is available only for Blindness, Locomotor Disability (both arms affected), and Cerebral Palsy candidates as of right; other PwBD categories require a certificate from a Government Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent.
- Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is allowed for Blindness, Locomotor Disability (both arms affected), and Cerebral Palsy candidates in the written papers.
- 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.
APPSC CCE Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
Frequently Asked Questions
What is APPSC CCE Recruitment 2026?
It is the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination-2026 (APPSCCE-2026), Advertisement No. 5/2026, conducted by APPSC to fill 135 vacancies across 13 Group-A and Group-B services/posts in the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
Who can apply for APPSCCE-2026?
Only citizens of India who are Permanent Residents of Arunachal Pradesh, hold Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) status, and can speak an indigenous tribal language of the state. This is not open to general all-India applicants.
How many vacancies are there in APPSCCE-2026?
135 vacancies across 13 posts, including 60 for APCS (Entry Grade), 38 for Assistant Section Officer, 10 for APPS (Entry Grade), and smaller numbers for the remaining posts.
What is the last date to apply for APPSCCE-2026?
20 October 2026 (1700 Hours) is the last date to submit the online application.
What is the qualification required for APPSCCE-2026?
A Graduate Degree from a UGC-recognised university or equivalent qualification. Candidates awaiting their final-year result may also apply provisionally.
What is the age limit for APPSCCE-2026?
21 to 35 years as on 20 October 2026, with age relaxation available for APST, APST Defence Personnel, and APST PwBD candidates as specified in the notification.
What is the application fee for APPSCCE-2026?
Rs. 200, payable online only. PwD candidates are exempted from the fee.
How can I apply online for APPSCCE-2026?
By registering for One Time Registration (OTR) and filling the online application at appsc.gov.in between 16 September and 20 October 2026.
What is the selection process for APPSCCE-2026?
A Preliminary Examination (screening, 2 objective papers) followed by a Main Examination (8 written papers plus an Interview worth 275 marks).
When is the APPSCCE-2026 Preliminary Examination?
6 December 2026 (Sunday), at one of 19 designated centres across Arunachal Pradesh.