Andaman and Nicobar Combined Matric Level Exam 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1535 Group C Posts

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Andaman & Nicobar Administration Combined Matric Level Examination 2026 Overview

• A&N Administration is recruiting 1535 Group 'C' Non-Ministerial posts across 194 post codes in various departments through Combined Matric Level Examination 2026 (Tablet Based Test), last date 27 July 2026.

A&N Administration Combined Matric Level Examination 2026 Important Dates

A&N Administration Combined Matric Level Examination 2026 - Vacancy Details

• A total of 1535 tentative vacancies have been announced across 194 post codes in multiple departments of the A&N Administration. The number of vacancies is tentative, based on input from indenting departments, and may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of the A&N Administration. Key departments include Directorate of Education (157 MTS), Department of Environment & Forests (110 Forest Guard), Directorate of Health Service, Directorate of Shipping Service, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Service, Andaman Public Works Department, Agriculture, and many others. The table below shows a consolidated category-wise summary; post-code-wise details are in the notification.
• Abbreviations: UR – Unreserved, EWS – Economically Weaker Section, OBC-NCL – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), ST – Scheduled Tribes, PWDs – Persons with Benchmark Disability, ESM – Ex-Servicemen. Note: No SC (Scheduled Caste) reservation is applicable in A&N Islands as there are no SC communities notified for this Union Territory. Only Local Scheduled Tribe candidates covered under A&N Islands Scheduled Tribe Order 1959 are eligible for ST quota; other ST candidates will be considered only for UR vacancies. Only Local OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates as per specified Gazette Notifications are eligible for OBC reservation; other state OBC candidates from outside this UT will be considered only for UR vacancies.
• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - Categories Eligible

A&N Administration Combined Matric Level Examination 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of receipt of online application (28-06-2026). Applicant must be an Indian National. The educational qualifications prescribed for the posts are available in Annexure-I of the Vacancy Notice for the specific post(s) the candidate wishes to apply. Candidates are advised to read Annexure-I carefully for post-specific essential qualification requirements. In general, posts at Pay Level 1–2 require Matriculation (10th class pass) or relevant ITI/trade certificate; posts at Pay Level 3–5 require relevant technical diploma/degree as specified per post.

A&N Administration Combined Matric Level Examination 2026 - Age Limit

• A candidate must have attained 18 years of age and must not have attained 33 years (Male) / 38 years (Female) for Group C posts as on the closing date (28-06-2026). The crucial date for determining age limit is the closing date for receipt of online application. Age relaxation as detailed below is available over and above the upper age limit.

A&N Administration Combined Matric Level Examination 2026 - Application Fee

• Candidates (except Female, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disability candidates) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100/- by using Net Banking, VISA/Master/Rupay/Credit/Debit Card, UPI Payment/QR Code through the online portal. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

A&N Administration Combined Matric Level Examination 2026 - Selection Process

• The selection process consists of Tier-I (Tablet Based Test – TBT Online Examination), followed by Tier-II (Physical Standard Examination / Physical Measurement and Endurance Test / Skill / Trade Test – qualifying in nature, where applicable), and Document Verification. Shortlisting for document verification will be based on merit in the TBT examination in the respective category. The Tier-II Physical/Skill/Trade Test is only of qualifying nature and will not add to the merit score. Final selection is based on Tier-I TBT marks. Cut-offs in TBT may differ for each post and will be fixed at the sole discretion of A&N Administration. There is no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of Answer Sheet/Scripts for TBT examinations.
• Tier-I – Tablet Based Test (TBT) Online Examination
• Marking Scheme: Each question carries 1 mark. Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. All questions are of MCQ type. Questions at Sl. No. I, II, and IV will be set in English and Hindi languages only. The TBT will be conducted in multiple shifts at centres in South Andaman, North & Middle Andaman, and Nicobar Districts. Entry gates close half an hour before examination commencement. Candidates must report at least 1.5 hours before exam start time. Tie resolution: (1) Date of birth - older candidate gets preference; (2) Alphabetical order of first names. Only candidates attaining minimum standard (as fixed by A&N Administration) in Tier-I shall be eligible for Tier-II (Physical/Skill/Trade Test), if applicable.
• Tier-II – Physical Standard Examination / Physical Measurement & Endurance Test / Skill / Trade Test
• Where Physical Standard Examination / Physical Measurement and Endurance Test / Skill / Trade Test is prescribed as essential qualification for the post (as per Annexure-I), it will be conducted by the concerned department for candidates successful in Tier-I TBT. This test is only of qualifying in nature - it does not contribute to the merit score. Final merit list is prepared solely on Tier-I TBT marks.
• A&N Administration Combined Matric Level Examination 2026 – Indicative Syllabus

How to Apply for A&N Administration Combined Matric Level Examination 2026

• Eligible candidates shall apply only through the online website https://erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in from 21-07-2026 (from 12:00 Noon) up to 27-07-2026 (till 12:00 Midnight). No physical copy of application shall be entertained. Candidates are advised to go through the Instructions for Applying Online carefully. The online application consists of six sections: (1) Personal details, (2) Post selection, (3) Education Qualification details, (4) Experience (if any), (5) Payment details, and (6) Upload Photograph and Signature. Only applications completing all six sections will be treated as complete.
• Documents Required to be Uploaded (as per online portal instructions):
• Recent passport-size colour photograph with plain white/off-white background - 20 KB to 50 KB, resolution 200x230 pixels, jpg/jpeg format; full face, front view, eyes open, no cap/mask/glasses
• Signature - 10 KB to 20 KB, resolution 140x60 pixels, jpeg format
• Proof of age (10th class certificate or equivalent) - 100 KB to 500 KB
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets as per Annexure-I for the post applied
• Category certificate: SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwBD/ESM as applicable - 100 KB to 500 KB
• NOC from present employer (for departmental/government employees) - 100 KB to 500 KB
• Documents to be Produced at Document Verification Stage (Online/Original):
• e-Admit Card (downloaded from https://erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in using Registration Number and Password) + one valid Photo ID in original (Islander Card, Pan Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, Aadhaar Card issued by Government of India)
• All original educational qualification certificates (as per Annexure-I for respective post)
• Category certificate in prescribed format: ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwBD/ESM (OBC-NCL not older than 2 years from closing date)
• Age proof (original 10th certificate)
• One recent passport-size photograph
• NOC from present employer (for departmental candidates)
• Apply Online at: https://erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in
• For queries related to Online Application Form and downloading Admit Card: Email: [email protected] or contact SOVTECH at 03192-259200 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM on all working days.

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Important Instructions for A&N Administration Combined Matric Level Examination 2026 Candidates

• Candidature will be accepted only provisionally; the A&N Administration will not undertake detailed scrutiny at the time of TBT examination. Verification of eligibility, documents, and certificates will be done at the time of Online Document Verification stage.
• Candidates must carry printed e-Admit Card and one valid government-issued photo ID (in original) to the TBT examination - entry without Admit Card will not be allowed.
• The A&N Administration reserves the right to restrict entry to the examination venue till 09:30 AM.
• Banned items in examination hall: Mobile Phone, Micro Phone, Calculators, Pager, Digital Diary, Electronic/Smart Watch/Wrist Watches, Bluetooth devices, any other electronic/electrical devices, Book, and Notes are strictly prohibited. Possession of these items even in switched-off mode will be treated as use of unfair means.
• There is no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of Answer Sheets/Scripts for TBT examinations. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
• All information/corrigendum/addendum regarding schedule of examinations, admit cards, results, etc. shall be posted only on the official website https://erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in - no separate information will be issued in print media.
• Candidates fraudulently claiming ST/OBC/EWS/ESM/PwD status will be permanently debarred from examinations conducted by the A&N Administration.
• Success in the examination confers no right of appointment unless the A&N Administration is satisfied that the candidate is suitable in all respects for appointment to the Government service/post; the decision of the A&N Administration is final and binding.
• The decision of the A&N Administration in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance/rejection of applications, mode of selection, conduct of examination, allotment of centres, selection, and allotment of posts/organizations to selected candidates shall be final and binding; no enquiry/correspondence shall be entertained.
• Any dispute in regard to this recruitment shall be subject to Courts/Tribunals having jurisdiction over the A&N Administration only.
• Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
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Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in A&N Administration Combined Matric Level Examination 2026?

• A total of 1535 vacancies have been announced across 194 post codes in various departments of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration. The category-wise breakup is: UR – 704, ST – 129, OBC – 535, EWS – 167, plus 49 PwBD and 10 ESM as horizontal reservations. The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of the A&N Administration based on inputs from indenting departments.

Q3. What is the application fee for A&N Administration Combined Matric Level Exam 2026?

• The application fee is Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) payable through Net Banking, VISA/Master/Rupay/Credit/Debit Card, or UPI Payment/QR Code. Female candidates, ST candidates, and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates are fully exempted from the application fee. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Q4. What is the exam pattern for A&N Administration Combined Matric Level Exam 2026?

• The Tier-I Tablet Based Test (TBT) consists of 150 questions (150 marks) in 120 minutes: General Intelligence & Reasoning (25Q/25M), Numerical Aptitude (25Q/25M), English Language (50Q/50M), and General Awareness (50Q/50M). Each question carries 1 mark; 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. VH/Cerebral Palsy candidates get 40 additional minutes (total 160 minutes). Questions for sections I, II, and IV are set in English and Hindi; English Language section is in English only. The Tier-II Physical/Skill/Trade Test (wherever applicable) is qualifying in nature only.

Q5. What is the age limit for A&N Administration Matric Level Exam 2026?

• The age limit is 18 to 33 years for Male and 18 to 38 years for Female candidates (Group C posts) as on the closing date 28-06-2026. Age relaxation is applicable: ST candidates get 5 years; OBC (NCL) candidates get 3 years; PwBD (UR) gets 10 years; Ex-Servicemen get 3 years after deduction of military service. Central Government civilian employees with minimum 3 years regular continuous service can apply up to 40 years (45 years for ST). Candidates claiming relaxation fraudulently will be permanently debarred.

Q7. What documents are required at the time of A&N Administration TBT examination?

• Candidates must carry: (1) Printed copy of the e-Admit Card downloaded from the official portal; (2) One valid government-issued photo ID in original - Islander Card, Pan Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License, or Aadhaar Card issued by Government of India; and (3) One recent passport-size photograph. Mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, and any other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall - even in switched-off mode.