APSSB CLDCE LDC, JSA & Driver Recruitment 2026
The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has released the official notification for the Combined Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (CLDCE) 2026. This recruitment drive is for filling Group C posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Driver under various Government departments of Arunachal Pradesh. Online applications start from 12 February 2026 and the last date to apply is 25 February 2026. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for 29 March 2026.
| Organisation | Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) |
| Examination Name | Combined Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (CLDCE) 2026 |
| Post Name | Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Driver |
| Total Vacancy | 205 |
| Starting Date of Application | 12 February 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 25 February 2026 |
| Tentative Exam Date | 29 March 2026 |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) & Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Class XII pass certificate from a recognized Board or Institution. Candidates must be MTS with 8 years of regular service OR Skilled Contingency Staff with minimum 12 years of continuous service. Typing speed of 35 words per minute on computer is mandatory. |
| Driver | Class VIII pass or equivalent from a recognized Board/Institution. Candidates must be Contingency Skilled Driver with 10 years of service OR Handyman with 6 years of regular service in the concerned department. |
| LDC & JSA – Stage I (Written Examination) | Objective type MCQs of 200 marks. Subjects: General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, English Language & Comprehension. Duration: 2 hours. |
| LDC & JSA – Stage II | Typing Speed Test of 35 words per minute on computer. Qualifying in nature. |
| Driver – Stage I (Written Examination) | Objective type MCQs of 200 marks including Technical Paper. Duration: 2 hours. |
| Driver – Stage II | Driving Test. Qualifying in nature. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 122 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 14 |
| Driver | 69 |
| Total | 205 |
| Stage I – Written Examination | Candidates must secure a minimum of 33% aggregate marks to qualify. |
| Stage II – Skill / Driving Test | Typing Test (for LDC & JSA) or Driving Test (for Driver). Marks are qualifying only. |
| Final Merit List | Prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination. |
| Post | Pay Matrix Level |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| Driver | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| APST Candidates | ₹150 |
| General Candidates | ₹200 |
| PwBD Candidates | Exempted |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for APSSB CLDCE 2026? | The online application starts from 12 February 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to apply online is 25 February 2026. |
| How many total vacancies are available? | A total of 205 vacancies are available. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection is based on Written Examination followed by Skill Test or Driving Test. |
| What is the exam date? | The written examination is tentatively scheduled for 29 March 2026. |
