APSSB CGL Recruitment 2026 – 122 Vacancies for UDC, Personal Assistant & Librarian
The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2026. The recruitment is being conducted to fill 122 vacancies for posts such as Personal Assistant (Stenographer Grade-III), Librarian and Upper Division Clerk (UDC) in various departments of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
Applications will be accepted online only through the official APSSB website.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 09 March 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 24 March 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply: 16 April 2026 (03:00 PM)
- Stenography Proficiency Test (Tentative): 4th week of April 2026
- Written Examination: 31 May 2026 (Sunday)
Total Vacancies
Total Posts: 122
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Personal Assistant (Stenographer Grade-III) | 30 |
| Librarian | 2 |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 90 |
| Total | 122 |
Post-wise Vacancy & Reservation
Personal Assistant (Stenographer Grade-III)
Department examples:
- AP Civil Secretariat
- Hydropower
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| APST | 29 |
| UR | 1 |
| PwBD | 0 |
| Ex-SM | 0 |
| Total | 30 |
Librarian
Department:
- Directorate of Medical Education, Training & Research
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| APST | 2 |
| UR | 0 |
| PwBD | 1 |
| Ex-SM | 0 |
| Total | 2 |
Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
Departments include:
- Accounts & Treasuries
- Audit & Pension
- Civil Aviation
- Disaster Management
- Election Department
- Food & Civil Supplies
- Health Services
- Higher & Technical Education
- Horticulture
- Hydropower
- Land Management
- PHQ
- Public Health Engineering & Water Supply
- Public Works Department
- Rural Development
- Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
- TRIHMS
- Women & Child Development
- Various DC Offices (Changlang, Lohit, Namsai, Siang etc.)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| APST | 94 |
| UR | 28 |
| PwBD | 7 |
| Ex-SM | 1 |
| Total | 122 |
Note: Vacancy numbers may change depending on departmental requirements.
Educational Qualification
Personal Assistant (Stenographer Grade-III)
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
- Diploma in Stenography from a recognized institute
Librarian
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
- Degree / Diploma in Library Science
Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
- Minimum 6-month Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institute
Pay Scale
All posts are under Level-5 Pay Matrix
Salary: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| APST | Up to 5 years |
| PwBD | Up to 10 years (15 years for APST PwBD) |
Age will be calculated as per the closing date of application submission.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| APST Candidates | ₹150 |
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹200 |
| PwBD | Exempted |
Fees must be paid online only.
Selection Process
For Personal Assistant (Stenographer Grade-III)
Two stages:
1️⃣ Stenography Proficiency Test
- Dictation: 5 minutes @ 80 WPM
- Transcription: 45 minutes (English)
- Computer based test
2️⃣ Written Examination
Final merit will be based on written exam marks only.
For Librarian & Upper Division Clerk
Only Written Examination
Written Exam Pattern
Mode: Objective type MCQ
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 |
| Arithmetic & Numerical Ability | 50 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 50 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- 33% aggregate marks required to qualify.
Negative Marking
- No negative marking.
Syllabus Overview
General Awareness
- Current events
- History
- Polity
- Constitution
- Geography
- Economics
- Environment
- Science & Technology
- Culture
Reasoning
- Analogies
- Similarities & differences
- Coding-decoding
- Problem solving
- Figure classification
Numerical Ability
- Percentages
- Ratio & proportion
- Profit & loss
- Time & work
- Average
- Mensuration
English
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Sentence correction
- Synonyms / antonyms
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only through the official website:
Website: https://www.apssb.nic.in
Steps:
- Visit APSSB website
- Register with basic details
- Fill online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit the form and print confirmation
Applications through any other mode will be rejected.
Documents Required
Candidates must upload:
- Passport size photograph
- Signature
- Date of birth proof
- Graduation certificate
- Computer diploma certificate (for UDC)
- Stenography diploma (for PA post)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
Examination Centres
Candidates can choose 3 exam centres from the following:
- Tawang
- Bomdila
- Seppa
- Itanagar Capital Region
- Pasighat
- Ziro
- Aalo
- Tezu
- Namsai
- Khonsa
- Changlang

General Conditions
- Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Applications with incomplete or incorrect details will be rejected.
- Admit cards must be downloaded from the APSSB website.
- No re-evaluation of answer sheets will be allowed.
- Use of unfair means during examination will lead to cancellation of candidature.
- The board reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process if necessary.
FAQ- APSSB CGL Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for APSSB CGL Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form for APSSB CGL Recruitment 2026 is 16 April 2026.
How many vacancies are available in APSSB CGL 2026?
A total of 122 vacancies are available for Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Personal Assistant and Librarian posts.
What is the age limit for APSSB CGL Recruitment?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 35 years. Age relaxation is available for APST and PwBD candidates as per government rules.
What is the application fee for APSSB CGL 2026?
The application fee is ₹150 for APST candidates and ₹200 for Unreserved candidates. PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
What is the salary for APSSB UDC and PA posts?
The salary is under Level-5 Pay Matrix ranging from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month.
