Mandatory Domicile & Indigenous Criteria: Candidates must be Citizens of India, Permanent Residents of Arunachal Pradesh holding a valid PRC, and possess indigenous Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) status along with proficiency in any indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh.
Post-wise Educational Criteria:
• Finance & Accounts Officer / Treasury Officer (Group-A): Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, BBA, or Economics OR Bachelor's Degree in any stream with Mathematics or Statistics studied as a compulsory subject across all semesters/years.
• Sub-Treasury Officer (Group-B): Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, BBA, or Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with Economics and Statistics studied as a compulsory subject across all semesters/years.
• Assistant Director (Prosecution) (Group-A): Degree in Law (LL.B.) with at least 7 years of active practice as an advocate in criminal courts OR experience as a Magistrate of the First Class.
• Assistant Public Prosecutor (Group-B): Degree in Law (LL.B.) with minimum 7 years of active criminal law practice.
APPSC Common Recruitment Examination 2026 (Part-II) – Apply Online for 37 Group-A & Group-B Posts
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Sep 9, 2026
Starts
Sep 21, 2026
Deadline
Oct 12, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates must be between 21 and 35 years of age as on the closing date of application (12 October 2026). The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for APST candidates (up to 40 years) and by 15 years for APST PwBD candidates (up to 50 years). State government regular employees are entitled to age concessions as per government rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Recruitment Screening Test (Objective Type, 200 Marks) - If Applicant Ratio Exceeds Prescribed Norms
Written Examination (3 Papers, 450 Marks: Paper-I Objective 150M + Paper-II Descriptive 150M + Paper-III Descriptive 150M)
Viva-Voce / Personal Interview (50 Marks) & Document Verification
The selection process comprises: (1) Preliminary Recruitment Screening Test (Objective, 200 Marks) if the number of applicants is large, shortlisting 12 times the advertised vacancies for the written exam; (2) Written Examination consisting of 3 papers totaling 450 marks: Paper-I General English & General Studies (Objective, 150 Marks), Paper-II Concerned Subject Paper-I (Descriptive, 150 Marks), and Paper-III Concerned Subject Paper-II (Descriptive, 150 Marks); and (3) Viva-Voce / Personal Interview of 50 Marks (candidates called at a 1:3 ratio). Candidates must score at least 20% in each individual paper and 33% in aggregate in the written examination (10% per paper and 20% aggregate for PwBD) to qualify for the viva-voce. Final merit is compiled out of 500 marks.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
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Recruitment Test (Screening - Objective Type)
120 Minutes
As prescribed by the Commission
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Mathematics & General Awareness / Concerned Subject | 100 | 200 |
Main Written Examination (Descriptive & Objective)
180 Minutes
None for descriptive papers; negative marking per Commission rules for Paper-I objective section
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General English and General Studies (Objective) | 75 | 150 |
| Paper II: Concerned Subject Paper-I (Descriptive) | 10 | 150 |
| Paper III: Concerned Subject Paper-II (Descriptive) | 10 | 150 |
| Total | 95 | 450 |
Viva-Voce / Personal Interview
30 Minutes
None
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Interview & Subject Aptitude | 1 | 50 |
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- Strict State Domicile & APST Mandate: Candidates must be Indian citizens, permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh holding a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), and belong to an indigenous Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST). Non-APST candidates are not eligible.
- Tribal Language Proficiency: Candidates must possess speaking knowledge of any indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh and understand local tribal customs as per the state notification dated 26.08.2026.
- Mandatory 7-Year Criminal Law Experience: Applicants for Assistant Director (Prosecution) and Assistant Public Prosecutor must mandatorily upload a verified 7-year active criminal court practice certificate or First Class Magistrate appointment order. Failure to attach this document leads to immediate rejection.
- Single Application with Highest RID Rule: Only a single application should be submitted. If multiple applications are submitted due to errors, only the form with the highest Registration ID (RID) will be accepted; fees paid for earlier submissions will not be refunded or adjusted.
- Compulsory Degree Subject Requirement: Candidates for FAO/TO and STO must have studied Mathematics, Statistics, or Economics as a compulsory subject in all semesters/years during their graduation.
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
- Finance & Accounts Officer / Treasury Officer (Group-A)7 (1 reserved for PwBD - Deaf & Hard of Hearing)
- Sub Treasury Officer (Group-B)7
- Assistant Director (Prosecution) (Group-A)5
- Assistant Public Prosecutor (Group-B)18
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
• Finance & Accounts Officer / Treasury Officer: Pay Matrix Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/- PM)
• Assistant Director (Prosecution): Pay Matrix Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/- PM) + Special Pay of ₹1,000/- PM
• Assistant Public Prosecutor: Pay Matrix Level 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100/- PM)
• Sub-Treasury Officer: Pay Matrix Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/- PM)
Placed in 7th CPC State Pay Matrix: Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/- PM) for FAO/TO and Assistant Director (Prosecution) plus ₹1,000/- PM Special Pay; Level 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100/- PM) for APP; Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/- PM) for Sub-Treasury Officer, alongside DA, HRA, and state allowances.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official portal of Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission at appsc.gov.in.
- Complete mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR) or log in using existing user credentials.
- Navigate to 'Advertisement No. 06/2026 - Common Recruitment Examination for Group-A & Group-B (Technical) Posts-2026 (Part-II)' and fill out the online application form.
- Upload scanned documents in prescribed formats: photograph (40–100 KB, white background), signature in black ink (40–50 KB), valid Photo ID proof, APST Certificate, Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), Degree and all semester mark sheets, and 7-year active criminal court practice certificate / Magistrate appointment order for prosecution posts.
- Pay the online application fee of ₹200/- (PwBD candidates are exempted) and submit the application between 21 September 2026 (17:00 hrs) and 12 October 2026 (17:00 hrs). Download and print the submitted application form bearing the Registration ID (RID) for future records.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
₹200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only) payable online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card through the APPSC portal. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are fully exempted from payment of the application fee.
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Starts
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Deadline
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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.
Recruitment Screening Test (Objective Type, 200 Marks) - If Applicant Ratio Exceeds Prescribed Norms
Written Examination (3 Papers, 450 Marks: Paper-I Objective 150M + Paper-II Descriptive 150M + Paper-III Descriptive 150M)
Viva-Voce / Personal Interview (50 Marks) & Document Verification
The selection process comprises: (1) Preliminary Recruitment Screening Test (Objective, 200 Marks) if the number of applicants is large, shortlisting 12 times the advertised vacancies for the written exam; (2) Written Examination consisting of 3 papers totaling 450 marks: Paper-I General English & General Studies (Objective, 150 Marks), Paper-II Concerned Subject Paper-I (Descriptive, 150 Marks), and Paper-III Concerned Subject Paper-II (Descriptive, 150 Marks); and (3) Viva-Voce / Personal Interview of 50 Marks (candidates called at a 1:3 ratio). Candidates must score at least 20% in each individual paper and 33% in aggregate in the written examination (10% per paper and 20% aggregate for PwBD) to qualify for the viva-voce. Final merit is compiled out of 500 marks.
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No. Candidates must be permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh holding a valid Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) and an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificate, along with proficiency in a local indigenous tribal language.
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