The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has released the notification for the Non-Ministerial Technical Examination (NMTE) 2026, inviting online applications for 217 Group C posts 📋. The vacancies span ANM, Laboratory Technician, Pharmacist, ECG Technician, Dental Technician, drivers, constables and publicity staff, with the online application window opening on 21 October 2026.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
APSSB, the recruitment board of the Arunachal Pradesh government, conducts the Non-Ministerial Technical Examination (Advertisement No. 06/26) to fill 217 Group C posts across health, transport, police and publicity departments. Selection is through an objective written examination of 200 marks, followed by stage-wise qualifying tests for specified posts — the final merit is based on written examination marks alone.
Applications are accepted only in online mode through the board’s official website. The application window runs from 21 October 2026 (3 PM) to 5 November 2026 (5 PM). Pay scales range from ₹18,000 to ₹92,300 depending on the pay level of the post.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Post Code | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) | 25/26 | 61 | Level 5 |
| Laboratory Technician | 26/26 | 7 | Level 5 |
| Pharmacist (Allopathy) | 27/26 | 1 | Level 5 |
| ECG Technician | 28/26 | 11 | Level 5 |
| Dental Technician | 29/26 | 23 | Level 5 |
| Health Assistant Jr. | 30/26 | 16 | Level 5 |
| Head Constable Driver | 31/26 | 18 | Level 4 |
| Driver (LMV) | 32/26 | 14 | Level 4 |
| Driver (HMV) | 33/26 | 9 | Level 4 |
| Constable (MT) Driver, IRBn | 34/26 | 31 | Level 3 |
| Constable (MT) Driver, Civil Police | 35/26 | 24 | Level 3 |
| Field Publicity Assistant | 36/26 | 1 | Level 2 |
| Publicity Assistant | 37/26 | 1 | Level 1 |
| Total | 217 |
Pay scales (Level-wise): Level 5 — ₹29,200–₹92,300; Level 4 — ₹25,500–₹81,100; Level 3 — ₹21,700–₹69,100; Level 2 — ₹19,900–₹63,200; Level 1 — ₹18,000–₹56,900. Note: the source tables place Health Assistant Jr. at Level 5 in one table and Level 4 in another — candidates should wait for an official clarification on this post’s level.
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) | Class 12th, two-year ANM course from an INC-recognized institution, and registration with the Arunachal Pradesh Nursing Council as a Registered ANM |
| Laboratory Technician | Class 12th (Science) with a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) |
| Pharmacist (Allopathy) | Class 12th (Science) with D.Pharm from a PCI-recognized institution and required pharmacy registration |
| ECG Technician | Class 12th (Science) and a Diploma in ECG Technology |
| Dental Technician | Class 12th (Science) with a Diploma in Dental Mechanic / Technician and required registration |
| Health Assistant Jr. | Class 12th and a two-year Health Assistant Training Course from a recognized institution |
| Head Constable Driver | Class 10th pass with a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence |
| Driver (LMV) | Class 10th pass, valid LMV driving licence, and at least 3 years of driving experience |
| Driver (HMV) | Class 10th pass, valid HMV driving licence, and at least 3 years of driving experience |
| Constable (MT) Driver, IRBn | Class 10th pass with a valid HMV or LMV driving licence |
| Constable (MT) Driver, Civil Police | Class 10th pass with a valid HMV or LMV driving licence |
| Field Publicity Assistant | Class 12th with a diploma in TV, Radio, Sound System, Electrical, or Electronics |
| Publicity Assistant | Class 10th with a diploma in Sound System, TV and Radio, Electrical, or Electronics |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement release | October 2026 |
| Application start date | 21 October 2026 (from 3 PM) |
| Last date to apply online | 5 November 2026 (till 5 PM) |
| Written examination (tentative) | 29 November 2026 |
| PST / PET (tentative) | 19 January 2027 |
| Driving Test (tentative) | 28 January 2027 |
| ANM Competency Test (tentative) | 28 January 2027 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹150 (online payment) |
| PwD / PwBD candidates | Nil (exempted) |
Note on fee: the source page’s how-to section and FAQ state the fee as ₹150 with a PwD/PwBD exemption, while its date table shows ₹200 in one place. Candidates should confirm the final fee from the official notification before paying.
Selection Process
- Written Examination — objective test of 200 marks for all posts.
- PST / PET — for specified driver and constable posts (qualifying).
- Driving Test — for Head Constable Driver, Driver (LMV) and Driver (HMV) posts (qualifying).
- Competency Test — for ANM candidates (qualifying).
- Medical Fitness Test — for specified police and driver posts (qualifying).
- Final Merit — based on written examination marks alone.
Exam pattern: Common Paper — 40 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour (General Questions, General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability, Arithmetical Ability, English Language and Comprehension). Technical Paper — 50 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour (post-specific technical subject; driver and constable candidates take a Road Safety and Traffic Signages paper). Total: 90 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours. Minimum qualifying marks: 33% in each paper separately. There is no negative marking and no sectional cut-off within the Common Paper. The exam centre is the Itanagar Capital Region.
Physical standards (for specified driver/constable posts): Height — 160 cm for APST candidates (152 cm for APST candidates of Tirap, Changlang and Longding); Chest — 79 cm normal, 84 cm expanded; 100 m running in 16 seconds; 1,500 m running — 8 minutes 30 seconds (Head Constable Driver), 8 minutes (Constable MT Driver); High Jump 107 cm; Long Jump 11 feet; 3 attempts each for jumps; Vision — better eye 6/6 and worse eye 6/12 (corrected); Near Vision J1 and J2 (corrected); colour blindness not permitted; medical fitness required.
Age limit: Minimum 18 years. Maximum 35 years for most posts; the source notes that some driver and constable posts have different upper age limits — check the official notification for the post-wise age criteria and the cut-off date.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board: apssb.nic.in.
- Open the recruitment section and find the notification for the Non-Ministerial Technical Examination 2026 (Advertisement No. 06/26).
- Read the official notification carefully and check the eligibility criteria for your preferred post.
- Complete the online registration and enter your personal, educational and contact details.
- Enter the details of a valid photo identity document (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or PAN Card).
- Select your preferred posts and departments in the required order of preference — choose only posts you are eligible for.
- Upload your recent passport-size photograph, scanned signature, and relevant educational, technical and registration certificates in the prescribed formats.
- If applicable, select the scribe or compensatory-time option and upload the supporting documents.
- Pay the application fee of ₹150 online (PwD/PwBD candidates are exempted).
- Verify all details carefully, submit the form, and download or print the confirmation page.
- Check the official website regularly for admit card, examination updates and other recruitment notices.
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