APSSB 984 Group C Posts Recruitment 2026 - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

• The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has released a notification for the Special Recruitment Drive for Uniformed Services Combined Examination 2026. This is a significant opportunity for 10th pass candidates seeking Group C posts in various uniformed departments of the Arunachal Pradesh government. A total of 984 vacancies are available for posts including Constable (IRBn, Civil Police), Fireman, and Special Tiger Guard. The selection process involves a Competitive Written Examination followed by Physical Standard Tests (PST), Physical Efficiency Tests (PET), and Trade Tests.

Vacancy Details (Detailed Breakdown)

Educational Qualification

• Must have passed Class X (Matriculation) or equivalent from a recognized Board.
• For Constable Band (IRBn): 10th pass with knowledge of playing band.
• For Constable Bugler (IRBn): 10th pass with knowledge of playing bugle.

Age Limit

• Age is calculated as on 10-04-2026.
• 18–22 years: For Constable Band, Bugler, IRBn, Civil Police (Male & Female).
• 18–32 years: For Fireman and Special Tiger Guard (STPF).

Age Relaxation

• APST Candidates: Up to 5 years relaxation on upper age limit.
• Ex-Servicemen: Period of service plus up to 3 years deduction as per rules.
• One-time relaxation: Available for certain candidates of earlier Constable exam (Post Codes 5/26, 6/26, 8/26, 9/26) as per Govt notification.

Physical Standards (PST) - Key Highlights

• Constable (IRBn/Civil Police/Fireman - Male):General: Height 165 cm; Chest 79–84 cm.APST (other than Tirap/Changlang/Longding): Height 160 cm.APST (Tirap/Changlang/Longding): Height 152 cm.Ex-Servicemen: Height 157 cm (where applicable).
• Constable Civil Police (Female):General: Height 157 cm.APST: Height 152 cm.
• Special Tiger Guard (STPF):Male (General): Height 163 cm; APST: 152 cm; Chest 79–84 cm.Female (General): Height 150 cm; APST: 145 cm; Chest 74–79 cm.
• Vision: Better eye 6/6 (corrected), worse eye 6/12 (corrected); no colour blindness.

Selection Stages

• Stage I: Written Examination (Objective Type, 200 marks, 2 hours).
• Stage II: PST, PET & Trade Test (Qualifying nature; Ex-Servicemen exempted from PET/Trade Test).
• Stage III: Medical Fitness Test.

Exam Pattern (Written Examination)

• Negative Marking: No negative marking.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 33% aggregate.

Syllabus Highlights

• General Awareness: Current events, history, geography, polity, economy of India & Arunachal Pradesh.
• General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, similarities, differences, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series.
• Arithmetical & Numerical Ability: Number systems, computations, whole numbers, decimals, fractions, relationships between numbers, percentage, ratio & proportion, average, interest, profit & loss, discount, mensuration, time & work.
• English Language & Comprehension: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, fill in the blanks, error correction, synonyms, antonyms.

Application Fee

• APST Candidates: ₹150 (non-refundable).
• Unreserved (UR) Candidates: ₹200 (non-refundable).
• Payment Mode: Online only (no other mode accepted).

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

• Visit the official website www.apssb.nic.in between 23-03-2026 (11:00 AM) and 10-04-2026 (03:00 PM).
• Click on the link for “Special Recruitment Drive for Uniformed Services Combined Examination 2026 (Advt 04/26)”.
• Complete the registration using basic details, mobile number, and email ID.
• Login and fill the online application form with personal details, educational qualification, category, and communication details.
• Select your post preferences carefully; once submitted, preference cannot be changed.
• Upload scanned passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online (₹150 for APST, ₹200 for UR).
• Submit the application form and take a printout of the final submitted form and fee receipt.
• Download the admit card from the APSSB website when released.

Important Dates

Important Links Section

• Notification PDF: Download PDF
• Apply Online: Apply Online (Active from 23-03-2026)
• Official Website: www.apssb.nic.in

• Download PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Apply Online (Active from 23-03-2026) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

What is the age limit for APSSB Constable posts?

• The age limit is 18–22 years for Constable Band, Bugler, IRBn, and Civil Police, and 18–32 years for Fireman and Special Tiger Guard, as on 10-04-2026. Age relaxation is available for APST and Ex-Servicemen.

What is the selection process for these posts?

• The selection process includes a Written Examination (Objective Type), followed by Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Trade Test (where applicable), and Medical Fitness Test.