APPSC 04/2026 Recruitment Notice Out for 155 Group A and B Technical Posts; Applications Begin September 10

• Arunachal Pradesh PSC has announced 155 Group-A and Group-B technical vacancies across multiple departments.
• Posts include Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary, Sericulture and Dairy Development officers, with Level 6–10 pay.
• Online applications are open from September 10 to 30, 2026.

The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced a Common Recruitment Examination for 155 Group-A and Group-B Gazetted Technical vacancies across several departments of the Arunachal Pradesh Government. Advertisement No. 04/2026 covers Agriculture Development Officer, Horticulture Development Officer, Veterinary Officer, Assistant Director (Sericulture) and Dairy Development Officer posts.

Online applications for APPSC Recruitment 2026 will open at 5:00 PM on September 10 and close before 5:00 PM on September 30. Candidates must meet the prescribed qualification for their respective technical post and satisfy the residence, certificate, age and language requirements laid down for the recruitment.

Most of the vacancies are Group-A positions carrying Level-10 pay of ₹56,100–₹1,77,500, while the Dairy Development Officer position is classified as Group-B with Level-6 pay of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. Depending on the number of applicants, APPSC may conduct a screening Recruitment Test before the Main Written Examination and interview.

APPSC Group A and Group B Recruitment 2026 Notification

The Common Recruitment Examination has been advertised under APPSC Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated September 1, 2026.

APPSC Vacancy 2026 Post-Wise Distribution

Veterinary Officer accounts for the largest share with 66 vacancies, followed by 45 Horticulture Development Officer and 42 Agriculture Development Officer positions.

Six vacancies carry PwBD reservation across the Agriculture Development Officer, Horticulture Development Officer and Veterinary Officer posts, subject to the disability categories specified in the recruitment advertisement.

Post-Wise Qualification

For Dairy Development Officer, accepted equivalent qualifications include B.Sc. Dairying, B.Sc./B.Tech Food Technology, B.Sc. Microbial & Food Technology and B.Tech Biotechnology.

Candidates appearing in the final semester or final year can apply, provided they produce proof of passing the prescribed qualification prior to or on the date of interview.

Residence, PRC and Language Requirements

Applicants must be Indian citizens and Permanent Residents of Arunachal Pradesh with a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC).

Candidates are also required to hold an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificate and must be able to speak an Indigenous Tribal Language of Arunachal Pradesh with working knowledge of the local tribes.

Applicants should ensure they satisfy these conditions before submitting the online form.

APPSC Selection Process

APPSC may initially conduct an objective Recruitment Test if the number of applications exceeds the prescribed ratio.

The screening Recruitment Test will carry 200 marks and cover the concerned subject. Candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:12 ratio for the Main Written Examination.

The subsequent written examination and interview carry a combined 500 marks:

Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview in a 1:3 ratio.

General/APST candidates must obtain at least 33% in aggregate and a minimum of 20% in each paper. For PwBD candidates, the qualifying requirement is 20% aggregate with at least 10% in each paper.

The examination will be conducted in the Itanagar Capital Region.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 21 and 35 years of age as on September 30, 2026.

Applicable relaxation includes:

• APST candidates: up to 5 years
• PwBD candidates: up to 10 years
• APST-PwBD candidates: up to 15 years

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid through online mode.

How to Apply for APPSC Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission website at appsc.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the APPSC recruitment portal if required.
3. Open Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the Common Recruitment Examination for Group-A and Group-B Gazetted Technical Posts.
4. Check the qualification, age, PRC, APST and other conditions applicable to the desired post.
5. Complete the online application with the required personal and educational information.
6. Upload the certificates and other documents prescribed by APPSC.
7. Pay the ₹200 online application fee, unless eligible for the PwD exemption.
8. Review the application carefully and complete final submission before 5:00 PM on September 30, 2026.
9. Save or print the submitted application for use during subsequent stages of recruitment.

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