APPSC Group A & Group B Recruitment 2026

Last verified against official notification: 02 September 2026

APPSC Group A & Group B Gazetted (Technical) Recruitment 2026 — 155 Posts

Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 01 September 2026 for 155 Group-A and Group-B Gazetted (Technical) posts. The recruitment covers five technical designations — Agriculture Development Officer, Horticulture Development Officer, Veterinary Officer, Assistant Director (Sericulture), and Dairy Development Officer — across the departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, and Textiles & Handicrafts, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Applications open on 10 September 2026 (5:00 PM) and close on 30 September 2026 (5:00 PM) at appsc.gov.in.

Only citizens of India who are Permanent Residents of Arunachal Pradesh holding an APST Certificate are eligible. Candidates must also have proficiency in an Indigenous Tribal Language of Arunachal Pradesh. The selection is based on a Written Examination (500 marks) followed by a Viva-voce (50 marks), totalling 550 marks. A screening Recruitment Test may be conducted if applications exceed the required ratio. The exam will be held in Itanagar Capital Region.

The application fee is ₹200 for all candidates, payable online. PwBD candidates are exempted. Final-year students may apply provisionally but must submit proof of passing before the interview. Only the application with the highest Registration ID (RID) will be considered if multiple applications are submitted.

Key Details at a Glance

Who Should Apply for APPSC Group A & Group B 2026?

This recruitment targets technical graduates who are permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh. If you hold a degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Sericulture, or Dairy Technology and have an APST Certificate, these 155 gazetted officer posts offer a direct pathway to state government service with 7th CPC pay scales.

Important Dates and Application Fee

Important Dates

Application Fee

Application Fee: ₹200 (all candidates, online mode only)
PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee as per Section 19 of the Arunachal Pradesh Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2018.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility

APPSC has advertised 155 posts across five technical designations. The vacancy count is based on departmental requisitions and may be revised by the Commission. Six posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

PwBD reservations are horizontal — 6 posts across ADO (1), HDO (2), and VO (3) — included in the totals above.

Post-Wise Qualification

Eligibility Criteria

• Domicile: Must be a citizen of India and permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh with valid PRC.
• APST Certificate: Must hold an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe Certificate as per Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950.
• Indigenous Language: Must be able to speak an Indigenous Tribal Language of Arunachal Pradesh.
• Age Limit: 21–35 years as on 30 September 2026. APST: 5 years relaxation. PwBD: 10 years (15 years for APST-PwBD).

Selection Process and Exam Details

Selection is based on a Written Examination followed by an Interview/Viva-voce, as per the Scheme of Examination notified by the Administrative Reforms Department dated 24 July 2026. If applications exceed the required ratio, a screening Recruitment Test may be conducted first.

Written Examination Pattern

Concerned Subject by Post

Salary and Job Profile

Salary Details

Group-A posts (ADO, HDO, VO, AD Sericulture) are placed in Pay Level 10 with a pay scale of ₹56,100–₹1,77,500. The Dairy Development Officer (Group-B) post carries Pay Level 6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. Selected candidates also receive DA, HRA, transport allowance and other applicable allowances as per Arunachal Pradesh government rules.

Job Profile

• Field Administration: Implementing government schemes in assigned districts
• Technical Supervision: Overseeing agricultural, horticultural, veterinary, or dairy operations
• Extension Services: Training farmers and stakeholders on modern techniques
• Reporting: Preparing official reports and submitting to higher authorities
• Development Programs: Executing state and central schemes in respective sectors

How to Apply

Step-by-Step Application Process

• Step 1: Visit appsc.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered
• Step 2: Log in with your user ID and password
• Step 3: Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and eligibility details
• Step 4: Upload required scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates) as per specifications
• Step 5: Pay the application fee of ₹200 online (PwD candidates are exempted)
• Step 6: Review all details carefully — no additional time will be given for changes after final submission
• Step 7: Submit the form within 10.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 (5:00 PM)

Important Instructions

• Only a single application should be submitted. If multiple applications are submitted, only the one with the highest Registration ID (RID) will be considered.
• Admission at all stages is provisional; ineligibility discovered at any stage leads to cancellation of candidature.
• The decision of the Commission on eligibility, admission, or selection is final.
• No additional time will be given for changes after final submission.

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