Arunachal Pradesh Subordinate Services Exam
Introduction
APSSB Group C recruitment for subordinate, non-gazetted posts across Arunachal Pradesh government departments — LDC, MTS, and uniformed roles.
- Conducting body: Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB)
- Scope: State
- Region: Arunachal Pradesh
- Department: State government departments and allied offices
- Posts: LDC, MTS, CHSL-level, uniformed services (Group C)
- Mode: Online
- Official site: apssb.nic.in
The Arunachal Pradesh Subordinate Services Exam is APSSB's route to fill subordinate, non-gazetted Group C posts across state departments — clerical, support, and uniformed-service roles. It provides merit-based entry to government service in Arunachal Pradesh, with promotion scope within the department.
Selection: written test → PET/PST (uniformed) / skill test → document verification → merit.
Services and Posts
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
- CHSL-level clerical posts
- Uniformed service posts (as notified)
Exam Body and Conduct
APSSB releases notifications on apssb.nic.in, accepts online applications, and conducts the written test + post-specific PET/PST/skill tests.
Important Highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | APSSB |
| Post type | Group C / subordinate / non-gazetted |
| Stages | Written → PET/PST/skill → DV → Merit |
| Mode | Online |
| Pay scale | Level 2 to 5 (post-wise) |
| Official site | apssb.nic.in |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- 10th / 12th / graduation depending on post (verify notification)
Age Limit
- 18 to 40 years (relaxation per AP rules: APST, OBC, SC/ST, PwD, Ex-servicemen, Women)
Nationality / Domicile
- Indian citizen.
- AP domicile / APST preference per state rules.
Reservation
Per Arunachal Pradesh Government policy:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| APST | As per AP rules |
| SC | As per AP rules |
| ST | As per AP rules |
| BC / OBC (NCL) | As per AP rules |
| EWS | As per AP rules |
- Horizontal: Women, PwBD, Ex-servicemen. APST gets strong preference under state framework.
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Selection Stages
1. Written examination (objective)
2. PET / PST (uniformed posts, if applicable)
3. Skill test (typing/technical, if applicable)
4. Document verification
5. Final merit
Written Exam
| Component | Subjects | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | GK, Reasoning, Maths, AP GK | As notified | 2 hours | 1/4 per wrong |
Syllabus
Subjects
- GK: current affairs, history, polity, geography, economy, science, important days
- Reasoning: analogies, series, coding-decoding, classification, direction, blood relation
- Maths: number system, percentage, ratio, profit-loss, SI/CI, time-work, distance
- AP GK: history/culture, geography/climate, rivers/districts, tribes, administration, festivals
Post-wise
Typing/computer skill for clerical; physical tests for uniformed; higher academic for some.
How to Apply
1. Visit https://apssb.nic.in
2. Open the notification.
3. Register with email + mobile.
4. Fill the form; upload docs, photo, signature.
5. Pay the fee online.
6. Submit; save confirmation.
Documents
Photo, signature, educational certs, age proof, domicile/APST cert, category cert, PwD/Ex-servicemen cert.
Application Fee
- As notified per cycle/post group. Check exact fee in advertisement.
Previous Year History
APSSB notifies cycle-wise. 2023 CHSL recruitment: 1,370 posts. 2026 cycles include 984 Constable/Fireman/Special Tiger Guard (Combined Uniformed Services Exam) and 205 LDC/Driver/JSA. Exact post-wise counts per notification.
Salary, Benefits, and Service Conditions
- Pay: Level 2 to Level 5 (post-wise) + DA, HRA (where applicable), transport/departmental allowances.
- Clerical/support in lower levels; uniformed posts may carry extra allowances.
Preparation
- Prioritize AP GK: districts, tribes, festivals, geography, state admin.
- Arithmetic: percentages, ratios, profit-loss, time-work, speed-distance.
- Reasoning: daily series, coding-decoding, puzzles, directions.
- PYPs: APSSB previous papers for style/difficulty.
- PET/PST: running stamina, fitness, height/weight/chest per notification.
- Window: 3–6 months focused prep.
Career Path
Subordinate post → senior clerk / higher responsibility → section/supervisory role per cadre. Promotion by dept rules, performance, seniority, dept exams.
FAQs
1. What is AP Subordinate Services Exam?
APSSB recruitment for subordinate Group C posts in AP government departments.
2. Conducting body?
Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB).
3. Posts filled?
LDC, MTS, CHSL-level, uniformed services.
4. State-only recruitment?
Yes — AP state government departments.
5. Educational qualification?
10th/12th/graduation per post.
6. Age limit?
18–40 years (relaxation per rules).
7. APST/domicile required?
APST preference / local reservation per notification.
8. Reservation rules?
AP govt policy: APST, EWS, SC, ST, OBC, Women, PwBD, Ex-servicemen.
9. Written pattern?
Objective: GK, Reasoning, Maths, AP GK.
10. Negative marking?
Yes — 1/4 per wrong.
11. Syllabus subjects?
GK, Reasoning, Maths, AP-specific GK.
12. Uniformed posts separate tests?
Yes — PET/PST additional to written.
13. Skill test / DV?
Yes — skill test per post; DV is part of process.
14. How to apply?
Online at apssb.nic.in: register, fill, upload, pay, submit.
15. Application fee?
Notified per cycle; check advertisement.
16. Documents for DV?
Photo, signature, educational, age, category, domicile, post-specific certs.
17. Salary range?
Level 2 to 5 (post-wise).
18. Prepare AP GK/aptitude?
State material + daily arithmetic/reasoning + mocks.
19. Notifications source?
20. Career growth?
To higher clerical/supervisory roles over time.
Official Sources
- APSSB: https://apssb.nic.in
- National Career Service: https://www.ncs.gov.in