• Educational Qualification: Degree of Graduation from any University recognized by UGC or educational institution established by an Act of Parliament. Candidates appearing in their final year degree examination are also eligible to apply (must produce degree/provisional certificate or mark sheet on the day of Interview/Viva-voce).
• Mandatory Domicile & Indigenous Status: Must be a Citizen of India and a permanent resident holding a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) and Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificate issued by the Competent Authority under the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.
• Indigenous Tribal Language Proficiency: Must be able to speak any of the Indigenous Tribal Languages of Arunachal Pradesh and possess working knowledge of local indigenous tribes.
• Police Service Physical Standard: APPS candidates must clear Physical Efficiency Test (100m race, 1500m/800m race, High Jump, Long Jump) as per APPS Rules.
APPSC CCE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 135 Civil Services & Allied Posts
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 7, 2026
Starts
Sep 16, 2026
Deadline
Oct 20, 2026
Exam Date
Dec 6, 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidate must not be less than 21 years and not more than 35 years of age as on 20th October, 2026. Upper age limit relaxable by 5 years for APST candidates (up to 40 years), 8 years for disabled APST Defence Personnel, and 15 years for APST PwBD candidates.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type GS & CSAT)
Physical Efficiency Test (For APPS Police Service Only)
Main Written Examination (8 Descriptive Papers)
Personality Test / Viva-Voce (Interview)
Selection will be conducted in three successive stages: (1) Preliminary Screening Examination (Objective Type – GS 200 marks + CSAT 200 marks, 1/3rd negative marking; ~12 times candidates shortlisted for Mains); (2) Main Examination comprising English Compulsory (300 marks, qualifying at 33%) and 7 merit descriptive papers (Essay, GS-I, GS-II, GS-III, GS-IV, Optional Paper 1, Optional Paper 2 – total 1750 marks); and (3) Personality Test / Interview (275 marks; 1:3 ratio). Candidates applying for APPS Police Service must also qualify the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Final merit ranking is based on 2025 marks (1750 written + 275 interview).
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
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Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
120 Minutes
1/3rd (0.33) penalty for wrong answers
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: General Studies | 100 | 200 |
| Paper-II: Aptitude Test (CSAT) [Qualifying, min 33% required] | 80 | 200 |
| Total | 180 | 400 |
Main Examination (Written / Descriptive)
180 Minutes
No negative marking (Descriptive)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English (Compulsory Qualifying, min 33% required) | 1 | 300 |
| Paper-I: Essay | 1 | 250 |
| Paper-II: General Studies-I (Indian Heritage, Culture, History & Geography) | 20 | 250 |
| Paper-III: General Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity & IR) | 20 | 250 |
| Paper-IV: General Studies-III (Technology, Economic Dev, Bio-diversity, Security) | 20 | 250 |
| Paper-V: General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) | 20 | 250 |
| Paper-VI: Optional Subject - Paper 1 | 1 | 250 |
| Paper-VII: Optional Subject - Paper 2 | 1 | 250 |
| Personality Test / Viva-Voce (Interview) | 1 | 275 |
| Total | 85 | 2325 |
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year / Cycle | Stage / Tier | UR (Gen) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Preliminary Examination (General Studies) | 106.4 | 98.5 | 98.5 | 94 | 92 |
| 2024 | Main Written Examination (7 Merit Papers) | 913.5 | 820 | 820 | 795 | 780 |
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- Strict Domicile & APST Prerequisite: Under Govt. Notification F.No. AR-33/17/2026 dated 26th August 2026, candidates must hold both a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) and an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificate.
- Indigenous Tribal Language Requirement: Candidates must be able to speak an Indigenous Tribal Language of Arunachal Pradesh and possess working knowledge of local tribes.
- Mandatory OTR Registration: Applicants must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on https://appsc.gov.in before filling out the online application; link active from 16th September 2026 (1700 hrs) to 20th October 2026 (1700 hrs).
- Fixed Preliminary Exam Date: Preliminary examination is scheduled on December 6, 2026 (Sunday) across 19 district examination centers in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Qualifying CSAT & 1/3rd Negative Marking: Prelims Paper-II (CSAT) requires minimum 33% qualifying marks; Paper-I has 1/3rd penalty for incorrect objective answers.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (APCS Group-A)60
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO Group-B)38
- Arunachal Pradesh Police Service (APPS Group-A)10
- Child Development Project Officer (CDPO Group-A)5
- District Information & Public Relation Officer (DIPRO Group-A)4
- Station Superintendent (SS Group-B Gazetted)4
- Inspector Tax, Excise & Narcotics (Group-B)4
- District Food & Civil Supply Officer (DF&CSO Group-A)3
- Labour Officer (LO Group-B Gazetted)2
- Inspector Trade & Commerce (Group-B)2
- District Transport Officer (DTO Group-A)1
- Assistant Station Superintendent (ASS Group-B Gazetted)1
- Field Publicity Officer (Group-B)1
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Group-A posts: Level-10 (₹56,100/- to ₹1,77,500/-); Group-B Gazetted/Non-Gazetted posts: Level-7 to Level-8 (₹44,900/- to ₹1,51,100/-) as per Arunachal Pradesh 7th CPC State Pay Matrix.
Pay scale: Group-A posts in Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500); Group-B Gazetted posts in Level-7/Level-8 (₹44,900 – ₹1,51,100); Group-B Non-Gazetted posts in Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) plus DA, HRA, and state allowances.
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Application Fee & Category Concessions
Application fee is ₹200/- to be paid online. PwD candidates are exempted from payment of examination fees.
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Deadline
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Exam Date
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type GS & CSAT)
Physical Efficiency Test (For APPS Police Service Only)
Main Written Examination (8 Descriptive Papers)
Personality Test / Viva-Voce (Interview)
Selection will be conducted in three successive stages: (1) Preliminary Screening Examination (Objective Type – GS 200 marks + CSAT 200 marks, 1/3rd negative marking; ~12 times candidates shortlisted for Mains); (2) Main Examination comprising English Compulsory (300 marks, qualifying at 33%) and 7 merit descriptive papers (Essay, GS-I, GS-II, GS-III, GS-IV, Optional Paper 1, Optional Paper 2 – total 1750 marks); and (3) Personality Test / Interview (275 marks; 1:3 ratio). Candidates applying for APPS Police Service must also qualify the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Final merit ranking is based on 2025 marks (1750 written + 275 interview).
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The online application portal opens on September 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM and closes on October 20, 2026, before 5:00 PM on the official APPSC website (https://appsc.gov.in).
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