APPSC Arunachal Pradesh Group A and B Technical Recruitment 2026: 155 Posts in Five Departments
The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for 155 Group-A and Group-B Gazetted (Technical) vacancies across five state departments. Before you read any further, check one thing. This recruitment is open only to holders of an Arunachal Pradesh Permanent Residence Certificate and Scheduled Tribe certificate who can also speak an indigenous tribal language. Lacking any one, you cannot apply here, and your time is better spent on other Arunachal Pradesh government jobs.
If you do qualify, this is one of the largest technical openings the state has advertised in years, with 66 Veterinary Officer seats alone at Pay Level 10. The online window runs from 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026, and once you submit, the Commission gives no extra time to change details or upload anything more. This guide from GovtJobsAlert.in covers the post-wise split, the three mandatory conditions, the 500-mark examination scheme and the clauses that quietly end candidatures.
APPSC Arunachal Pradesh Technical Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Advertisement | No. 04/2026 (File No. PSC-R(B)/04/2025), dated 1 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 155 |
| Posts | ADO, HDO, Veterinary Officer, Assistant Director (Sericulture), Dairy Development Officer |
| Who Can Apply | PRC + APST certificate holders of Arunachal Pradesh who also speak an indigenous tribal language |
| Application Window | 10 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 |
| Examination Centre | Itanagar Capital Region |
| Job Location | Arunachal Pradesh |
Who Can Apply for APPSC Arunachal Pradesh Recruitment 2026? PRC, APST and Language Eligibility
The Commission has set three mandatory conditions under the Government Notification dated 26 August 2026. All three must be satisfied together. Meeting two of them is not enough.
| Condition | What you must have |
|---|---|
| Permanent Residence | Citizen of India and inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh, holding a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) issued by the designated Competent Authority |
| Indigenous Status | Original inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh holding an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) Certificate from the Competent Authority of the state |
| Tribal Language | Able to speak any Indigenous Tribal Language of Arunachal Pradesh, with working knowledge of the local indigenous tribes |
Self-attested copies of both the PRC and the APST certificate have to be uploaded with the online form, so start collecting them now if they are not already in hand. The mechanism for the language test follows the same government notification, so treat that third condition as a real requirement and not a formality.
What are the Vacancy Details for APPSC Recruitment 2026? Post-wise Breakdown
| Post and Department | PwBD Reservation | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Development Officer, Agriculture | 1 — Partially Blind / Partially Deaf / One Arm | 42 |
| Horticulture Development Officer, Horticulture | 2 — Multiple Disabilities | 45 |
| Veterinary Officer, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary | 3 — two Deaf and Hard of Hearing, one Multiple Disabilities | 66 |
| Assistant Director (Sericulture), Textiles and Handicrafts | Nil | 1 |
| Dairy Development Officer, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary | Nil | 1 |
| All posts together | 6 | 155 |
The six PwBD seats are horizontal, which means they sit inside each post’s figure and are not added on top of it. The numbers themselves come from the Proforma of Requisition filed by the indenting departments.
What Qualification and Age Limit are Required for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Development Officer | B.Sc. in Agriculture from a recognised university |
| Horticulture Development Officer | B.Sc. in Horticulture from a recognised university |
| Veterinary Officer | B.V.Sc. and A.H. with registration in the Arunachal Pradesh State Veterinary Council |
| Assistant Director (Sericulture) | Bachelor Degree in Science with a Post Graduate Diploma in Sericulture |
| Dairy Development Officer | B.Tech in Dairy Technology or equivalent |
For the Dairy Development Officer seat the Commission names the equivalent degrees itself: B.Sc. in Dairying (Dairy Technology), B.Sc. or B.Tech in Food Technology of four years, B.Sc. Microbial and Food Technology of four years, and B.Tech in Bio-Technology. If you hold any one of these, you are eligible for that post, so do not rule yourself out.
Students in the final semester of the qualifying course can also apply. You must produce proof of having passed, in original, on or before the interview date fixed by the Commission, failing which you will not be allowed to appear in the viva-voce. Veterinary Officer applicants must submit their State Veterinary Council registration record with the online form or at document verification, failing which the candidature shall be rejected. If you are still weighing options, browse more graduate government jobs.
Age Limit
| Category | Age as on 30 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Minimum 21 years, maximum 35 years |
| APST | Upper limit relaxed up to 5 years |
| PwBD | Upper limit relaxed up to 10 years |
| APST PwBD | Upper limit relaxed up to 15 years |
| Regular State Government employees | Age concession as per government rules in force; needs an Appointment Order proving 3 years continuous regular service in the same or allied cadre |
| Applicants of the cancelled ADO, HDO, VO and DDO examinations | One-time upper-age relaxation as notified on 29 June 2026 |
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The cut-off date is the same as the last date to apply, so work out your exact age on 30 September 2026 rather than on the day you fill the form. Only the date of birth printed in your Matriculation Certificate is accepted. Horoscopes, affidavits, municipal birth extracts and service records shall not be accepted as proof of age.
What is the Salary for APPSC Technical Posts 2026?
| Post group | Pay Level | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| ADO, HDO, Veterinary Officer, AD Sericulture (Group-A) | Level 10 | Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Dairy Development Officer (Group-B) | Level 6 | Rs 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
Four of the five posts are gazetted Group-A appointments at Level 10, starting at a basic of Rs 56,100 before state allowances. For a fresh B.Sc. Agriculture or B.V.Sc. graduate that is a very strong first job. The single Dairy Development Officer seat sits at Level 6 and pays less on paper, but it also has the widest qualification net of the five, so it is worth a look if your degree is in food or dairy technology.
What is the Selection Process for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Test (Objective) | Held only if the number of applicants crosses the required ratio; a screening test |
| Written Examination | One objective paper and two descriptive subject papers |
| Viva-voce / Interview | About three times the advertised vacancies are called |
| Document Verification | Originals on or before the interview date |
| Medical test and character verification | Done by the appointing department, not by the Commission |
| Your concerned subject | Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary, Sericulture or Dairy Technology by post — Paper-I and Paper-II each |
The written examination carries a maximum of 500 marks, made up like this.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| General English and General Studies (Objective) | 150 |
| Concerned Subject Paper-I (Descriptive) | 150 |
| Concerned Subject Paper-II (Descriptive) | 150 |
| Viva-voce | 50 |
| Maximum marks | 500 |
If too many people apply, the screening Recruitment Test comes first: one objective paper of 200 marks on your concerned subject, from the same syllabus already published for the written examination. Twelve times the advertised posts are then admitted to the written stage, and the screening marks are not counted while fixing the final order of merit. To qualify for the viva-voce you need 33% in aggregate and at least 20% in every paper; for PwBD candidates the bar is 20% in aggregate and 10% in each paper. The notification does not state the exam duration or whether marks are deducted for wrong answers, so read the detailed scheme and subject syllabus on the Commission’s website before you plan your preparation.
What Conditions Can Cancel Your APPSC 2026 Candidature?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Wrong information | Anything found wrong before or after any stage leads to cancellation of your candidature |
| Eligibility checked at any stage | If you are found ineligible at any stage, your candidature will be summarily rejected even after an admit card is issued |
| Verification before interview | Found ineligible at the pre-interview verification and you shall not be allowed to appear, even with a viva-voce admit card |
| Original documents | Produce every required original at document verification on or before the interview date, failing which you shall not be allowed to appear |
| Certificate versus form | Information in an attached certificate shall not be considered unless it is also claimed in the detailed application form |
| PwBD certificate | Without a disability certificate from an authorised medical board including the relevant specialist, you cannot claim PwBD reservation and shall not be entitled to any concession; it must be dated before 30 September 2026 |
| Scribe not opted in the form | A scribe must be opted for in the online form itself; Blindness, Both Arms affected and Cerebral Palsy qualify directly, other PwBD categories need a CMO or Civil Surgeon certificate (Appendix-I), an own scribe needs Appendix-II, and the scribe’s qualification must be matriculation or above but below the post’s minimum |
| Multiple applications | Only the highest RID application is accepted, and fee paid against one RID shall not be adjusted against another |
| Admit card is not proof | An admit card, or appearing at any stage, vests no right to the viva-voce or to appointment, even if selected |
| PwBD functional requirements | A valid certificate is not enough; you must also meet the functional requirements prescribed for the specific post, and the eligible disability category differs by post |
| Recommendation is not appointment | A provisional recommendation confers no right to appointment; the appointing department must first be satisfied, after any inquiry it considers necessary, that you are suitable for the post |
| Court outcome | Your candidature at every stage is provisional and subject to any direction or order of a court of law |
| Non-selection | The Commission’s decision on eligibility is final and no correspondence or personal enquiry will be entertained |
How to Apply Online for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR); already registered candidates simply log in |
| 2 | Open the online application form from 1700 hours on 10 September 2026 (see Essential Links) |
| 3 | Fill in every detail carefully and read the Disclaimer before final submission |
| 4 | Upload your signature on white paper in black ink (40-50 kb) and passport photo (40-100 kb) in jpg format — photo on white background, front-faced, both ears visible, no headgear or sunglasses |
| 5 | Upload a photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport or Driving Licence), the PRC, APST certificate, degree, marksheets and Matriculation certificate — carry the same photo ID to the exam |
| 6 | Pay Rs 200 online and submit before 1700 hours on 30 September 2026 |
Send one application only. The PRC, the APST certificate and the Matriculation certificate are the three uploads that forfeit your claim if they are missing or wrong. Veterinary Officer applicants must add the State Veterinary Council registration record, Sericulture applicants the PG Diploma certificate and marksheet, and anyone already in regular government service needs a No Objection Certificate from their Head of Department.
What are the Important Dates for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 1 September 2026 |
| Online application opens | 10 September 2026, 1700 hours |
| Last date to apply | 30 September 2026, before 1700 hours |
| Age reckoned as on | 30 September 2026 |
| Examination date | Not announced in this notification |
What is the Application Fee for APPSC Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Rs 200 |
| PwD candidates | Exempted |
The Commission prescribes one flat fee of Rs 200 for every candidate, and the only exemption is for PwD candidates under the Arunachal Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018. Payment is accepted through online mode only, during the application itself.
Essential Links — APPSC Technical Recruitment 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Apply Online | APPSC Online Application |
| Official Website | APPSC Recruitment Page |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Arunachal Pradesh Telegram | Join Arunachal Pradesh Channel |
If you hold the PRC and APST certificate, speak a tribal language and are 21 to 35 on 30 September 2026, this advertisement deserves your full effort. One hundred and fifty-five gazetted seats in a single notification do not come around often in Arunachal Pradesh, and four of the five posts start at Level 10. Get your certificates scanned this week, finish the One Time Registration early, and submit well before the 1700-hour cut-off rather than on the last evening. Keep following GovtJobsAlert.in and our Arunachal Pradesh job updates page for the examination date and admit card news.