APSSB CLDCE Recruitment 2026 Notification – 205 LDC, JSA & Driver Posts

Last updated Feb 07, 2026
Feb 12, 2026 - Feb 25, 2026
Arunachal Pradesh
Last updated Feb 07, 2026

🔔 Overview

Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has officially announced the Combined Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (CLDCE) 2026 for recruitment to Group ‘C’ posts.

  • Examination Name: Combined Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (CLDCE) 2026

  • Conducting Body: Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB)

  • Posts Offered: LDC, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Driver

  • Total Vacancies: 205

  • Application Mode: Online only

  • Official Website: www.apssb.nic.in

Only candidates certified as eligible by their respective Head of Department/Office can apply. Login credentials will be sent through official email and SMS.

📅 Important Dates

Event Date
Opening of Online Application 12 February 2026
Closing of Online Application 25 February 2026 (till 03:00 PM)
Tentative Date of Written Examination 29 March 2026 (Sunday)

📌 Eligibility Criteria

🔹 Nationality

  • Candidate must be a citizen of India

🔹 Age Limit

  • MTS candidates: Not more than 45 years (50 years for APST candidates)

  • Skilled Contingency Staff & Driver: Age limit not applicable (eligibility determined by department)

🔹 Educational Qualification & Service Requirement

For LDC & JSA

  • Class XII pass certificate from a recognized Board/Institution

  • Minimum qualifying service:

    • MTS with 8 years of regular service, OR

    • Skilled Contingency Staff with 12 years of continuous service

  • Mandatory typing speed of 35 words per minute on computer

For Driver

  • Class VIII pass or equivalent from a recognized Board/Institution

  • Minimum qualifying service:

    • Skilled Contingency Driver with 10 years of service, OR

    • Handyman with 6 years of regular service

  • Valid Driving License required for driving test

📊 Vacancy Details

🔹 Post-wise Vacancy Summary

Post Name APST UR PwD Total
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) 95 27 0 122
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) 11 3 0 14
Driver 54 15 0 69
Grand Total 160 45 0 205

💰 Pay Scale

Post Pay Matrix Level Salary Range
LDC Level–4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
JSA Level–4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Driver Level–4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100

📚 Exam Scheme

🔹 LDC & JSA (Post Code 2/26 & 3/26)

Stage I – Written Examination

  • Type: Objective (MCQs)

  • Duration: 2 Hours

  • Total Marks: 200

Subject Marks
General Awareness 50
General Intelligence & Reasoning 50
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability 50
English Language & Comprehension 50

Stage II – Typing Skill Test

  • Typing speed: 35 WPM

  • Qualifying in nature (marks not counted)

🔹 Driver (Post Code 4/26)

Stage I – Written Examination

  • Duration: 2 Hours

  • Total Marks: 200

Subject Marks
General Awareness 25
Reasoning Ability 25
Numerical Ability 25
English Language 25
Technical Paper (Driving & MV Act) 100

Stage II – Driving Test

  • Qualifying in nature

  • Valid Driving License mandatory

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

  • 33% aggregate

  • No negative marking

📝 Application Process

Follow these steps carefully to apply:

  1. Visit www.apssb.nic.in

  2. Login using credentials sent by your Department/Office

  3. Fill the online application form

  4. Upload scanned photograph and signature

  5. Pay the application fee online

  6. Submit the application before the deadline

  7. Take a printout for future reference

💳 Application Fee

  • APST: ₹150

  • General: ₹200

  • PwBD candidates: Fee exempted

📌 Key Instructions for Candidates

  • Only online applications will be accepted

  • Applications without departmental certification will be rejected

  • Vacancies are provisional and subject to change

  • Shortlisting for Stage II will be in 1:3 ratio

  • Admit cards must be downloaded from the official website

  • No re-evaluation or re-checking of answer sheets

  • Use of electronic gadgets in exam hall is strictly prohibited

  • Final merit list will be prepared only on written exam marks

Check Notification Document