APSSB Non-Ministerial Technical Examination 2026: 217 Group C Vacancies – Apply Online

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

APSSB has announced 217 vacancies across 13 post codes in Health Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Police, Transport, Food and Civil Supplies, Rural Works, Economics and Statistics, Sainik Welfare, Higher and Technical Education, and Information & Public Relations departments.

^* Note on Health Assistant Jr.: The advertisement's vacancy table lists Level 5 (Rs. 29,200–92,300), while its eligibility table (Table No. 6) gives Level 4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100). Candidates should treat the pay level as unconfirmed until APSSB issues a corrigendum.

Vacancies reported by departments are subject to change. The two PwBD posts (ANM) are for locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy. Ex-Servicemen reservation applies only to indigenous Arunachal Pradesh tribals. APST candidates selected on own merit are not counted against the reserved share.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Uniform Eligibility Criterion (All Posts)

Under Government of Arunachal Pradesh Notification No. AR-33/17/2026-SECT-1-AR/111 dated 26 August 2026, applied to all categories of vacancies in this examination, every candidate must:

• Be a citizen of India and an inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh holding a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) issued by the competent authority.
• Be an original inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh holding an APST Certificate under the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950.
• Be able to speak an indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh and have working knowledge of the local indigenous tribes.

In practice, this examination is open only to APST candidates with a PRC. The 'UR' figures represent the unreserved share within that pool, not a quota for candidates from outside the State.

Age Limit (As on 5 November 2026)

Age Relaxations: APST up to 5 years; PwBD up to 15 years; departmental candidates with 3 years' continuous service get 5 years in addition to normal relaxation for same/allied cadres; ex-servicemen may deduct service period from age provided the result does not exceed maximum by more than 3 years; ASHA workers get 8 years for the ANM post.

Post-Wise Educational Qualifications

Health Services Posts (Level 5)

• ANM (25/26): Two-year ANM course certificate from an INC-recognised institution after Class XII, and registration with the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council as a Registered ANM.
• Laboratory Technician (26/26): Class XII (Science) with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) from a Government-recognised institution or board.
• Pharmacist, Allopathy (27/26): Class XII (Science) with D.Pharm from a PCI-recognised institution, and registration with the Arunachal Pradesh Pharmacy Council or Indian Pharmacy Council.
• ECG Technician (28/26): Class XII (Science) and Diploma in ECG Technology from a Government-recognised institution or board.
• Dental Technician (29/26): Class XII (Science) with Diploma in Dental Mechanic/Technician from a DCI-recognised institute, and registration with the AP State Dental Council or Dental Council of India.
• Health Assistant Jr. (30/26): Class XII with a two-year Health Assistant Training Course from an institution recognised by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh or Government of India.

Driver and Constable Posts

• Head Constable Driver (31/26), Level 4: Class X and a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle driving licence; physical standards, PET, vision and medical fitness as per standards.
• Driver LMV (32/26), Level 4: Class X, valid LMV licence, and at least 3 years' LMV driving experience counted from the date of issue of the licence.
• Driver HMV (33/26), Level 4: Class X, valid HMV licence, and at least 3 years' HMV driving experience counted from the date of issue of the licence.
• Constable (MT) Driver, IRBn (34/26) & Civil Police (35/26), Level 3: Class X and a valid HMV or LMV licence; physical standards, PET, vision and medical fitness as per standards.

For post codes 31/26 to 35/26, the driving licence must be valid on the closing date, on the date of the driving test, and on the date of document verification.

Physical Standards and PET (31/26, 34/26, 35/26 — Male)

• Height: 160 cm for APST candidates; 152 cm for APST candidates from Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts.
• Chest: 79 cm normal, 84 cm expanded.
• PET: 100 m in 16 seconds; 1,500 m in 8 min 30 sec (Head Constable Driver) or 8 min (Constable MT Driver); high jump 107 cm; long jump 11 feet — three attempts each.
• Vision: Distant 6/6 better eye, 6/12 worse eye (corrected); Near J1 and J2 (corrected); no colour blindness. Medical fitness test.

IPR Posts

• Field Publicity Assistant (36/26), Level 2: Class XII with Diploma in TV, Radio or Sound System, or Diploma in Electrical or Electronics.
• Publicity Assistant (37/26), Level 1: Class X with Diploma certificate in Sound System, or Diploma in TV and Radio, or Diploma in Electrical or Electronics.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The final merit list is determined solely by the written examination marks. All subsequent stages are qualifying only.

Stage I: Written Examination (200 Marks, 2 Hours)

• Minimum 33% required in each paper separately; no sectional cut-off within the Common Paper.
• No negative marking.
• Technical Papers: Paper 1 — ANM; Paper 2 — Laboratory Technician; Paper 3 — Pharmacist; Paper 4 — ECG Technician; Paper 5 — Dental Technician; Paper 6 — Health Assistant Jr.; Paper 7 — Road Safety and Traffic Signages (for all five driver and constable posts); Paper 8 — Field Publicity Assistant; Paper 9 — Publicity Assistant.
• Syllabus for Common Paper notified under No. APSSB-13/9/2026/1437 and Technical Papers under No. 1438, both dated 8 October 2026, available 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 ratio of vacancies on written-exam merit (subject to 33% in each paper). Ex-servicemen are exempt from PET but must pass PST.
• Driving Test: Candidates shortlisted at 1:3 ratio, subject to 33% in each paper and, for Head Constable Driver, clearing PST/PET.
• ANM Competency Test: Candidates shortlisted at 1:3 ratio. Four stations of 5 minutes and 10 marks each (vital signs; maternal and child health; infection control protocol; basic procedure in midwifery). Each candidate takes three of four stations and must score 21 out of 30 to qualify (7 marks minimum per station).
• Medical Fitness Test: Mandatory for three police and fire-service driver posts (31/26, 34/26, 35/26).
• Stages II to V are qualifying only. Final merit is on written examination marks alone.
• No TA/DA is paid for attending any stage of the examination or tests.

How to Apply for APSSB NMTE 2026

1. Apply only online at apssb.nic.in between 21 October 2026 (3:00 PM) and 5 November 2026 (5:00 PM). Applications by any other mode are rejected.
2. Enter details of one photo identity document (Aadhaar, Voter ID, driving licence, PAN or other Government photo ID). The same document in original must be carried to the exam with the admit card, and the name and father's name must match the admit card.
3. Mark your preference of posts and departments. Preferences can be marked only against posts you are eligible for; the order is final and the merit list is drawn accordingly.
4. Upload: scanned signature on white paper in black ink (10–50 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG); recent passport-size photograph (50–100 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG); and copies of relevant educational and technical certificates.
5. PwBD/PwD candidates needing a scribe or compensatory time must opt for it in the form and upload the relevant Annexure (I, IA, II or IIA from APSSB Candidates Corner).
6. Pay Rs. 150 online and submit. Details cannot be edited after the closing date. If multiple forms are submitted for the same post, only the latest counts.
7. Download the admit card from apssb.nic.in when released; no admit card is posted individually.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

At Document Verification — Produce in Original with Self-Attested Copies:

• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Matriculation certificate for date of birth proof
• Educational, technical and registration certificates relevant to posts applied for
• Experience certificates (for Driver LMV / HMV posts — minimum 3 years)
• APST Certificate under Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950
• Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) from competent authority
• PwBD/PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• NOC from the head of department for serving Government employees
• Discharge book and Pension Payment Order (PPO) for Ex-Servicemen candidates
• Admit card and application form printout
• Valid Government photo ID proof in original (must match application details)

Important: A claim not made in the application form is not considered from the certificates. No extra time is given to produce documents. Biometric verification is used against impersonation.

Exam Day Instructions

• The written examination is held in the Itanagar Capital Region. The Board may cancel a venue or redirect candidates; no change of date, time or centre is accepted.
• Calculators, laptops, mobile phones, watches and all electronic devices are banned. Possession leads to debarment and legal proceedings. Centres provide no storage.
• PwBD/PwD candidates eligible for a scribe and 20 minutes per hour compensatory time must have opted in the application. A candidate's own scribe must be one qualification step below and may not be a candidate in this examination.

Frequently Asked Questions