APPSCCE 2026 Notification by APPSC Arunachal: APCS, APPS, Assistant Section Officer & Other Posts – Eligibility & How to Apply
The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Advertisement No. 5/2026 for the Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (APPSCCE-2026). There are 135 vacancies spread over thirteen different posts, led by 60 in Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (APCS), 10 in Arunachal Pradesh Police Service (APPS) and 38 for Assistant Section Officer. If you want a Group-A or Group-B career in Arunachal Pradesh government jobs, read on.
The online form is open from 16 September 2026 and closes before 1700 hours on 20 October 2026. Any graduate can apply, but only candidates who are Permanent Residents of Arunachal Pradesh with an APST certificate. This guide on GovtJobsAlert.in covers every post, the age limit, exam pattern, fee and the conditions that can cancel your candidature.
What are the Key Highlights of APPSCCE 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, Itanagar |
| Advertisement | No. 5/2026 dated 7 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 135 |
| Pay Scale | Not stated in the advertisement |
| Job Location | Government of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Application Window | 16 September 2026 to 20 October 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | 6 December 2026 (Sunday) |
| Prelims Centres | Itanagar, Naharlagun and Nirjuli, Bomdila, Ziro, Daporijo, Seppa, Pasighat, Yingkiong, Tezu, Aalo, Basar, Khonsa, Changlang, Roing, Doimukh, Yachuli, Tawang, Namsai, Likhabali |
The Commission can allocate or change your exam centre, and no request for change of centre will be entertained.
How Many Vacancies are there in APPSCCE 2026 for APCS, APPS and ASO?
The PwBD reservation is different for every post, so check your own row. The advertisement gives no other category-wise split; the Arunachal Pradesh policy of reservation for APST candidates applies.
| Post | Reserved for PwBD | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (Entry Grade) APCS (EG), Group-A | 2 (1 Deaf & Hard of Hearing; 1 Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability and Mental Illness) | 60 |
| Arunachal Pradesh Police Service (Entry Grade) APPS (EG), Group-A | NIL | 10 |
| Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Group-A | NIL | 5 |
| District Information & Public Relation Officer (DIPRO), Group-A | 1 (Locomotor Disability incl. Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy) | 4 |
| District Food & Civil Supply Officer (DF&CSO), Group-A | NIL | 3 |
| District Transport Officer (DTO), Group-A | NIL | 1 |
| Labour Officer (LO), Group-B (Gazetted) | NIL | 2 |
| Station Superintendent (SS), Group-B (Gazetted) | NIL | 4 |
| Assistant Station Superintendent (ASS), Group-B (Gazetted) | NIL | 1 |
| Field Publicity Officer, Group-B (Non-Gazetted) | NIL | 1 |
| Inspector (Tax, Excise & Narcotics), Group-B (Non-Gazetted) | NIL | 4 |
| Inspector (Trade & Commerce), Group-B (Non-Gazetted) | NIL | 2 |
| Assistant Section Officer, Group-B (Non-Gazetted) | 2 (1 Blindness & Low Vision; 1 Locomotor Disability incl. Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy) | 38 |
Vacancies and reservations are based on the requisition sent by each department. Only five posts in total are set aside for PwBD candidates, and ten of the thirteen posts have none.
What is the Eligibility for APPSCCE 2026?
Educational Qualification
The qualification is the same for every post: a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognised university, or a qualification declared equivalent by the Government. If you are a graduate looking for government jobs, this is open to you on education alone.
Final-year and appeared candidates can apply. Their admission is provisional, and you must show proof of passing in original on the day of the Interview/Viva voce of the Main Examination. If you fail to do so, you will not be permitted to appear in the interview. Where the university has not held its convocation, a marksheet from the competent authority is accepted.
Mandatory Conditions for Every Candidate
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Permanent Residence | Indian citizen holding a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Indigenous status | Original inhabitant holding an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificate |
| Tribal language | Able to speak an Indigenous Tribal Language of Arunachal Pradesh, with working knowledge of the local indigenous tribes |
| Language test | The mechanism follows the Government notification dated 26 August 2026 |
| APPS only | Physical standard, Physical Efficiency Test and medical standard of the APPS Rules, 1989 |
Age Limit
You must be at least 21 and not more than 35 years old on 20 October 2026, the last date of the online application.
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| APST candidates | Up to 5 years |
| APST Defence personnel disabled in operations | Up to 8 years |
| APST PwBD candidates | Up to 15 years |
| Regular Government servants | As per Government rules |
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The defence relaxation covers personnel disabled in operations during hostility with a foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a result. Government servants seeking age relaxation must upload their appointment order (not promotion order) showing 3 years of continuous regular service in the same or allied cadre. Your date of birth is taken only from the Matriculation or equivalent certificate; horoscopes, affidavits, municipal birth extracts and service records are not accepted.
Physical Standards for APPS
| Standard | General | APST |
|---|---|---|
| Height, male | 165 cm | 160 cm (152 cm in Tirap, Changlang, Longding) |
| Height, female | 157 cm | 152 cm |
| Chest, male (normal / expanded) | 80 / 85 cm | 77 / 82 cm |
The Physical Efficiency Test is qualifying only.
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100 m race | 16 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Long race | 1500 m in 8 minutes | 800 m in 5 minutes |
| Long jump | 11 feet | 9 feet |
| High jump | 107 cm | 90 cm |
What is the Salary for APPSCCE Posts in 2026?
The advertisement does not state the pay scale or pay level for any of the thirteen posts. We will not guess a figure. Check the APPSC website for any later update. The notification also says the appointing department conducts the medical test and verifies your character, antecedents and documents before final appointment.
What is the Selection Process for APPSCCE 2026?
There are two successive stages: a Preliminary Examination and a Main Examination (Written plus Interview). APPS candidates must also clear the physical standard, Physical Efficiency Test and medical standard.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Preliminary | Objective MCQ screening test; marks not counted in final merit |
| Main Written | 8 subjective papers |
| Interview | 275 marks, called in the ratio 1:3 of vacancies |
About 12 times the number of vacancies will be admitted to the Main Examination, or as the Commission decides. Qualified candidates fill a Detailed Application Form for Main, with no additional fee.
| Prelims Paper | Marks | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I General Studies | 200 | 2 hours; marks counted for qualifying for Main |
| Paper-II Aptitude Test (CSAT) | 200 | 2 hours; qualifying only, minimum 33%, marks not counted |
Question papers are in English at degree level, with negative marking of 1/3 for wrong answers. Blind candidates, and those with locomotor disability or cerebral palsy whose writing is extremely affected (minimum 40% impairment), get 20 extra minutes per hour.
| Main Written Paper | Qualifying Rule |
|---|---|
| English (Compulsory), 300 marks | Minimum 33%; not counted for merit |
| 7 merit papers, 1750 marks | Essay, General Studies I to IV, Optional Subject I and II |
| General merit cut | 33% aggregate (577.50 of 1750), at least 20% in each paper |
| PwBD merit cut | 20% aggregate (350 of 1750), at least 10% in each paper |
The other papers are checked only if you qualify in English. Start preparing with the APPSCCE syllabus and exam pattern, as the detailed syllabus is on the APPSC website.
How to Apply Online for APPSCCE 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official APPSC portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Complete One Time Registration (OTR); if already registered, log in with the same ID and password |
| 3 | Open the APPSCCE-2026 application form and fill in your details |
| 4 | Upload your signature, photo and documents |
| 5 | Pay the Rs 200 fee online |
| 6 | Submit once and save the confirmation page |
Keep these ready: signature (40-50 kb, jpg), passport photo (40-100 kb, jpg, white background, no headgear or sunglasses), Matriculation certificate with date of birth, APST certificate and PRC. PwBD candidates need a disability certificate showing the percentage, issued before the last date.
What are the Important Dates for APPSCCE 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 7 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 16 September 2026 (1700 hours) |
| Last date to apply | 20 October 2026 (before 1700 hours) |
| Preliminary Examination | 6 December 2026 (Sunday) |
| Main Examination DAF | Notified after the Preliminary result |
What is the Application Fee for APPSCCE 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Rs 200 (online only) |
| PwD candidates | Exempted |
The PwD exemption is under Section 19 of the Arunachal Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018. The advertisement states no other category-wise fee.
Conditions That Can Cost You Your Candidature
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Both prelims papers | You must appear in both papers or you will be disqualified |
| Wrong information | Anything wrong or against the rules at any stage may lead to cancellation |
| Multiple applications | Only the highest Registration ID is accepted; the fee paid against one ID shall not be adjusted against any other ID |
| Late changes | No extra time to change or upload anything after submission |
| Government servants | Inform your employer in writing; if the employer withholds permission, your application is rejected and candidature cancelled |
| NOC | Upload intimation or NOC at the DAF stage |
| Disability certificate | Without a valid certificate issued before the last date, you are treated as a normal candidate and are not entitled to any concession |
| Document check | If found not eligible at verification, you are rejected and cannot appear in the interview |
| Unfair means | Can lead to disqualification and debarment, permanently or for a specified period, from Commission exams and State Government jobs, besides criminal prosecution |
| Debarred elsewhere | A candidate debarred by any other Commission stands debarred for this examination too |
| Provisional status | Admit card or appearance gives no claim to the post |
| Appointment | Provisional recommendation gives no right until the department is satisfied |
| Commission decision | Final on eligibility; no correspondence is entertained |
You also need an admit card to enter the Preliminary Examination.
Essential Links for APPSCCE 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for APPSC Arunachal Pradesh Combined Competitive Examination 2026 (APPSCCE) – 135 Posts
- Visit APPSC Arunachal Pradesh Combined Competitive Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Arunachal Pradesh Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are an APST candidate with a graduate degree and a valid PRC, this is a rare chance at a Group-A or Group-B post. Do not wait for the last evening, because the form closes before 1700 hours on 20 October 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more state PSC and other government jobs.