The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board, the state agency that conducts recruitment for Group C posts in government departments and offices, has announced Multi Tasking Staff vacancies through its Combined Secondary Level Examination 2026. A total of 93 posts are on offer, covering MTS along with related roles such as Chowkidar, Cook, Dak Runner, Duftry, Helper, Mali, Peon and Sweeper across various departments of the Arunachal Pradesh government.
APSSB MTS Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 202607/26
Total Vacancies
93
Last Date
23 Nov
36 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Full Time
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open from 09 Nov 2026
Last date 23 Nov 2026
- Notification14 Oct
- Applications Open09 Nov
- Exam20 Dec
About APSSB MTS Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board
- Advertisement No.
- 07/26
- Post Name
- MTS, MTS (Chowkidar) and 7 more
- Job Location
- Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Arunachal Pradesh (Candidate must be a citizen of India and an inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh holding a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC), an APST certificate and proficiency in an indigenous tribal language of the state)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- 18–35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) of Arunachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) Certificate, proficiency in an indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh
- Pay Scale
- Pay Matrix Level-1 (Rs. 18,000-56,900) for all post codes
Vacancy Breakdown
MTS
69
MTS (Chowkidar)
2
MTS (Cook)
6
MTS (Dak Runner)
1
MTS (Duftry)
1
MTS (Helper)
1
MTS (Mali)
1
MTS (Peon)
8
MTS (Sweeper)
4
Total93
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| MTS | 69 |
| MTS (Chowkidar) | 2 |
| MTS (Cook) | 6 |
| MTS (Dak Runner) | 1 |
| MTS (Duftry) | 1 |
| MTS (Helper) | 1 |
| MTS (Mali) | 1 |
| MTS (Peon) | 8 |
| MTS (Sweeper) | 4 |
| Grand Total | 93 |
Eligibility Details
MTS and related posts (Post Codes 38/26 to 46/26)
Class X pass / ITI or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or Institution. The educational qualification, age and experience are determined as on the closing date of submission of application, 23.11.2026.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| MTS and related posts (Post Codes 38/26 to 46/26) | Class X pass / ITI or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or Institution. The educational qualification, age and experience are determined as on the closing date of submission of application, 23.11.2026. |
Age Limit
18 to 35 years as on 23-11-2026 (closing date of application)
Age Relaxation
APST: relaxable up to 5 years. PwBD: relaxable up to 15 years. In-Service departmental candidates with 3 years of continuous service: 5 years in addition to the normal relaxation. Ex-Servicemen: period of service deducted from actual age, and if the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit by more than 3 years the candidate is deemed to satisfy the age condition.
Application Fee
Applicants other than exempted categories
Rs. 150
PwD / PwBD
Exempted
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination
Single objective multiple choice paper of 100 questions carrying 200 marks with a duration of 2 hours; a minimum of 33% aggregate marks is required, there is no sectional cut-off and no negative marking.
Exam Pattern
2 HoursWritten ExaminationNegative: No negative marking
General Awareness
25 questions · 50 marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
25 questions · 50 marks
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
25 questions · 50 marks
Test of English Language and Comprehension
25 questions · 50 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 | — |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 25 | 50 | — |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 25 | 50 | — |
| Test of English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 50 | — |
Salary Structure
Pay Matrix Level-1 (Rs. 18,000-56,900) for all post codes
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official APSSB website and open the CSLE 2026 application link when it opens on 9 November 2026 at 3:00 PM.
- 2Read Advertisement No. 07/26 and the application instructions before filling the form.
- 3Enter the required personal and educational details in the online application.
- 4Select the post and department preferences carefully in the order of priority, as preference once submitted is final.
- 5Upload a scanned signature (10-50 KB) and a recent passport size photograph (50-100 KB) in JPG, JPEG or PNG format.
- 6Pay the Rs. 150 application fee online if not covered by an exempted category.
- 7Review all details and submit the application before 3:00 PM on 23 November 2026.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Recent passport size photograph (2 copies)
•Matriculation/ITI certificate and mark sheet or equivalent qualification certificate
•Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe Certificate
•Permanent Residence Certificate
•PwBD certificate as applicable
•Intimation letter/NOC to HoD for regular government servants
•Discharge book and Pay and Pension Order (PPO) for Ex-Servicemen
•Admit card and printout of the online application form
Important Details
- Only online applications are accepted and the application link closes at 3:00 PM on 23 November 2026.
- Candidates must be citizens of India and inhabitants of Arunachal Pradesh holding a valid Permanent Residence Certificate, an APST certificate and proficiency in an indigenous tribal language of the state.
- Post and department preferences once submitted are final and the merit list is drawn as per the order of preference indicated.
- One MTS vacancy under the Public Works Department is reserved for PwBD candidates and four MTS vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
- The vacancies are provisional and the Board may increase or decrease them.
Category-wise Vacancy Break-up
APST
Vacancies: 70
UR
Vacancies: 23
PwBD Reservation
Vacancies: 1
Ex-Servicemen Reservation
Vacancies: 4
Total Advertised Posts
Vacancies: 93
| Category / Reservation | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| APST | 70 |
| UR | 23 |
| PwBD Reservation | 1 |
| Ex-Servicemen Reservation | 4 |
| Total Advertised Posts | 93 |
PwBD Reservation
Out of 93 vacancies, 1 vacancy of MTS under the Public Works Department is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability under category (c) Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy. As per Arunachal Pradesh Gazette Notification No. 180, Vol. XIV dated 30.05.2007, the PwBD conditions identified as suitable for the post of MTS/Peon are one arm, one leg, partially deaf and partially blind.
Ex-Servicemen Reservation
Out of 93 vacancies, 2 vacancies of MTS under the Directorate of Sainik Welfare-cum-Rajya Sainik Board and 2 vacancies of MTS under the Public Works Department are reserved for the Ex-Servicemen category. As per GoAP Notification No. OM-7/86 dated 26 September 1988, the reservation of posts for Ex-Servicemen applies to indigenous Arunachal Pradesh Tribals only.
Centres of Examination
- Aalo
- Bomdila
- Changlang
- Itanagar Capital Region
- Khonsa
- Namsai
- Papum Pare
- Pasighat
- Seppa
- Tawang
- Tezu
- Ziro
Scribe and Compensatory Time
A scribe is provided to PwBD candidates in the categories of blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected) and cerebral palsy, and to other PwBD candidates on submission of a certificate from the Chief Medical Officer, Civil Surgeon or Medical Superintendent of a government health care institution. The scribe facility is also available to PwD candidates with less than 40% disability who have difficulty in writing. A candidate opting for his own scribe must ensure the scribe's qualification is one step below his own, and the scribe must not be a candidate of this examination. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination is given to candidates allowed the use of a scribe and also to those eligible for a scribe who do not avail the facility.
Merit and Preference
The merit list of candidates is determined as per the order of preference indicated by the candidate for a particular post. Preference once submitted is deemed final and cannot be changed at any later stage. APST candidates selected on their own merit without relaxed standards are eligible for appointment against both UR and APST vacancies, and reserved vacancies are filled separately by merit from eligible APST candidates found suitable by availing relaxed standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to upload all my certificates with the application?
No. At the application stage only a scanned signature and a recent passport size photograph are uploaded. The qualification, residence, category and other certificates are produced at the document verification stage.
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