The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has issued the Non-Ministerial Technical Examination (NMTE) 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. 06/26) for 217 Group ‘C’ posts. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official APSSB portal to secure positions across multiple state departments.
APSSB NMTE 2026 Exam Overview
| Organization | Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) |
| Examination Name | Non-Ministerial Technical Examination (NMTE), 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 06/26 |
| Total Vacancies | 217 Posts |
| Post Category | Group ‘C’ Posts |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Opening Date of Application | October 21, 2026 (03:00 PM) |
| Closing Date of Application | November 05, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Tentative Date of Written Examination | November 29, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Tentative Date of PET/ PST | January 19, 2027 onwards |
| Tentative Date of Driving Test | January 28, 2027 onwards |
| Tentative Date of Competency Test | January 28, 2027 onwards |
APSSB NMTE 2026 Vacancy Details
The APSSB NMTE 2026 recruitment drive aims to fill 217 Group ‘C’ vacancies across departments like Health Services, Police Headquarters (PHQ), and Fire & Emergency Services. Available positions include ANMs, Technicians, Drivers, and Constables, offering diverse technical roles for eligible candidates.
| Post Code | Name of Post | Name of Office/Department | APST | UR | Total Post | PwBD | Ex-SM |
| 25/26 | Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM) | Health Services | 61 | 0 | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| 26/26 | Laboratory Technician | Health Services | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 27/26 | Pharmacist (Allopathy) | Health Services | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 28/26 | ECG Technician | Health Services | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 29/26 | Dental Technician | Health Services | 20 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| 30/26 | Health Assistant Jr. | Health Services | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 31/26 | Head Constable Driver | Fire and Emergency Services | 15 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 4 |
| 32/26 | Driver (LMV) | DC West Kameng | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transport | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Rural Works Department | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| DC Upper Subansiri | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Directorate of Sainik Welfare-cum-Rajya Sainik Board | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Civil Aviation | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Economics and Statistics | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Food and Civil Supplies | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | ||
| 33/26 | Driver (HMV) | Higher and Technical Education | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fire and Emergency Services | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 34/26 | Constable (MT) Driver (IRBn) | PHQ | 25 | 6 | 31 | 0 | 2 |
| 35/26 | Constable (MT) Driver (Civil Police) | PHQ | 19 | 5 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| 36/26 | Field Publicity Assistant | IPR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 37/26 | Publicity Assistant | IPR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 217 | 2 | 15 |
(Note: APST = Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe, UR = Unreserved, PwBD = Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Ex-SM = Ex-Servicemen)
APSSB NMTE 2026 Education Details
Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM): Candidates must possess a certificate of a 2-year ANM course from an INC-recognized institution after passing Class XII. They must also be registered under APNC as a Registered ANM (RANM).
Driver Posts (LMV/HMV/Constables): Candidates applying for driving-related posts (Codes 31/26 to 35/26) must hold a valid Driving License, which will be verified during the application, driving test, and document verification stages. A 3-year experience requirement applies to Driver (LMV) and Driver (HMV) posts, determined from the date of license issuance.
APSSB NMTE 2026Â Salary
| Post | Pay Matrix Level | Salary Range |
| ANM, Lab Tech, Pharmacist, ECG/Dental Tech, Health Asst. | Level-5 | Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 |
| Head Constable Driver, Driver (LMV), Driver (HMV) | Level-4 | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
| Constable (MT) Driver (IRBn & Civil Police) | Level-3 | Rs. 21,700 – 69,100 |
| Field Publicity Assistant | Level-2 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Publicity Assistant | Level-1 | Rs. 18,000 – 56,900 |
APSSB NMTE 2026Â Age Limit
The standard age limit for the majority of posts is between 18 to 35 years.
Age Relaxations: The upper age limit is relaxable by up to 05 years for APST candidates and up to 15 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Departmental In-Service candidates and Ex-Servicemen are also eligible for specific age relaxations as per government rules.
Selection Process
The examination scheme involves multiple stages depending on the post applied for:
Stage-I (Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions): Mandatory for all posts. The 200-mark test comprises a Common Paper (100 marks) and a Technical Paper (100 marks).
Stage-II (PST and PET): Required for Head Constable Driver and Constable MT Driver posts.
Stage-III (Driving Test): Required for Head Constable Driver, Driver (LMV), and Driver (HMV).
Stage-IV (Competency Test): Specific practical assessment for Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM).
Stage-V (Medical Fitness Test): Conducted for all police and driver constable positions.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the standard examination fee as designated by the APSSB for Group ‘C’ applications (Applicants are advised to review the full notification on the official portal for specific fee amounts and category-based exemptions).
APSSB NMTE 2026 How to Apply
- Visit the official APSSB website at www.apssb.nic.in.
- Navigate to the online application portal for the Non-Ministerial Technical Examination 2026.
- Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
- Clearly indicate your preference of posts and Department/Office where applicable.
- Upload the necessary Photo Identity Documents (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.) matching the details provided.
- Pay the required application fee online.
- Submit the application before the closing date of November 05, 2026 (05:00 PM). Applications received via any other mode will be summarily rejected.
Important Links
| APSSB NMTE 2026 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| APSSB NMTE 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
