Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Driver – 205 Posts

APSSB Recruitment 2026 - Lower Division Clerk, Driver and Junior Secretariat Assistant Posts

About the Organization

The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) is a state-level recruitment body responsible for conducting competitive examinations and selecting candidates for various government posts in Arunachal Pradesh.

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Job Information

Recruitment Details

• Total Vacancies: 205 (122 LDC, 14 JSA, 69 Driver). Detailed department-wise distribution is available in the official notification.
• Selection Procedure:
  • For LDC & JSA:
    • Preliminary Written Examination (Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions - 200 Marks)
    • Skill Test (Typing Speed Test of 35 words per minute on computer, qualifying nature)
  • For Driver:
    • Preliminary Written Examination (Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions - 200 Marks, including Technical Paper)
    • Driving Test (Qualifying nature, valid Driving License required)
  • Minimum qualifying marks in written examination is 33% aggregate.
  • Candidates shortlisted for Stage 2 will be in 1:3 ratio of vacancies.
  • Final merit list will be based on marks secured in the written examination only.
  • There is no negative marking.
• Pay Scale: Level-4, Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 Per Month

Application Fee

• APST Candidates: INR 150/-
• General Candidates: INR 200/-
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Nil (Exempt)
• Payment Mode: Online only

Important Dates

• Notification Published: 29 January 2026
• Start Date to Apply: 12 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 25 February 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: 25 February 2026
• Exam Date: 29 March 2026
• Result Date: To be announced

Age Limit

• For LDC & JSA (Multi-Tasking Staff): Not more than 45 years (50 years for APST candidates) as on 25 February 2026.
• For LDC & JSA (Skilled Contingency Staff) & Driver: Not applicable (eligibility determined by the Departments).
• Age Relaxation: As per government norms.

Post-wise Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Monthly Salary / Pay Scale

• Lower Division Clerk (LDC): Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 Per Month)
• Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 Per Month)
• Driver: Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100 Per Month)

Other Relevant Details

• Minimum Qualifying Service:
  • For LDC & JSA: Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) with 8 years of regular service, OR Skilled Contingency Staff with 12 years of continuous service in the concerned Department/Office, both possessing Class-XII pass certificate.
  • For Driver: Contingency skilled driver with 10 years of service, OR Handyman with 6 years of regular service in the concerned Department/Office, both possessing Class X/ITI or equivalent pass certificate.
• General Eligibility:
  • Candidate must be a citizen of India.
  • Educational qualification, length of service, age, and category are determined as on the closing date of application (25 February 2026).
  • Only candidates certified eligible by their Head of Department (HoD)/Head of Office (HoO) are eligible to apply.
• Application Process:
  • Applications are accepted online only via www.apssb.nic.in ↗.
  • Login credentials will be sent to eligible candidates via e-mail & SMS.
  • Documents to be uploaded: Scanned signature (10-50 kb, jpg/jpeg/png), Latest passport size photo (50-100 kb, jpg/jpeg/png).
  • No modifications allowed after the closing date. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Examination Details:
  • Examination Centre: ITANAGAR.
  • Candidates must carry original Aadhar Card/Government authorized Photo Identity Card along with the admit card.
  • Prohibited items: Calculator, Laptop, Mobile, etc.
  • Admit cards must be downloaded from www.apssb.nic.in ↗.
• Important Notes:
  • Vacancies are provisional and subject to change.
  • No re-evaluation/re-checking of answer sheets.
  • Board reserves the right to reject candidature, cancel examination, change scheme, etc.
  • Scribe facility and compensatory time will be provided for eligible PwBD candidates.
  • Only the latest application form will be considered if multiple applications are submitted for the same post.
  • Strict action will be taken against malpractice.
  • Final selection and appointment are subject to verification by the Appointing Authority.

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