APCS/APPS (Entry Grade), CDPO, DIPRO, and 9 other posts — Combined Competitive Examination

Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)

Full TimeGovernment

LocationArunachal Pradesh (Exam centres across Itanagar, Naharlagun, Bomdila, Ziro, Pasighat, Tawang, and 12 other locations)

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Vacancies135 vacancies

ExperienceNot specified

Starts16 September 2026

Deadline20 October 2026

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APCS (Entry Grade): 60 posts — Personnel Department

APPS Home Police Service (Entry Grade): 10 posts — Home Department

Child Development Project Officer (CDPO): 5 posts — Women & Child Development

District Information & Public Relation Officer (DIPRO): 4 posts — Information & Public Relation

District Food & Civil Supply Officer: 3 posts — Food & Civil Supplies

District Transport Officer: 1 post — Transport

Labour Officer: 2 posts — Labour & Employment

Station Superintendent: 4 posts — Transport

Assistant Section Officer: 38 posts — Secretariat Administration

Inspector (Trade & Commerce): 2 post

Inspector (Tax, Excise & Narcotics): 4 posts

Age limit: 21 to 35 years, as on 20-10-2026

Age relaxation: 5 years (APST); 8 years (APST defence personnel disabled in specified operations); 15 years (APST PwBD)

Domicile: Must be an inhabitant/permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh with valid PRC; must hold APST Certificate

Language requirement: Must speak an Indigenous Tribal Language of Arunachal Pradesh and have working knowledge of local indigenous tribes

Final-year candidates: Provisionally eligible, subject to producing proof of passing at Interview/Viva-Voce stage

Application fee: ₹200 (General); Exempted (PwD)

Selection process: reliminary Examination (screening, not counted in merit) → Main Examination (written, 8 papers, 1,850 marks) → Interview/Viva-Voce

Additional details

The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the notification for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination (APPSCCE) 2026, covering 135 vacancies across 13 Group A and Group B posts/services, including APCS, APPS, CDPO, DIPRO, and others. The selection process comprises a Preliminary Examination (2 objective papers — General Studies and CSAT, 200 marks each, serving only as a screening test), a Main Examination (8 written papers totaling 1,850 marks: qualifying English, Essay, 4 General Studies papers, and 2 Optional Subject papers), followed by an Interview/Viva-Voce. Candidates must hold valid domicile (Permanent Resident Certificate) and APST Certificate, and demonstrate proficiency in an Indigenous Tribal Language of Arunachal Pradesh. The Preliminary Examination will be conducted across 18 centres statewide.

How to apply

Visit the official APPSC website (appsc.gov.in) 1. Complete One Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered 2. Log in using registered User ID and password 3. Open the application link for APPSCCE-2026 4. Enter personal and educational details 5. Upload required documents, photograph, and signature 6. Pay the ₹200 application fee online (exempted for PwD) Submit and download the application form for your records Applications open 16 September 2026, 5:00 PM and close 20 October 2026, 5:00 PM.

Important names

Conducting Authority: Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)

Important links

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