APSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 Out for 93 Posts, 10th Pass Apply Online from 9 Nov for CSLE
The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has released the APSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 07/26 for the Combined Secondary Level Examination (CSLE) 2026. A total of 93 Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) vacancies will be filled in Group C posts across departments and district offices of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. The posts include MTS, MTS (Chowkidar), MTS (Cook), MTS (Dak Runner), MTS (Duftry), MTS (Helper), MTS (Mali), MTS (Peon) and MTS (Sweeper). The APSSB CSLE 2026 online application opens on 9 November 2026 (03:00 PM) and closes on 23 November 2026 (03:00 PM).
Candidates who have passed Class 10 or ITI and are 18 to 35 years old can apply for the APSSB MTS posts. All posts are in Pay Matrix Level 1 (Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900). The written exam is tentatively scheduled for 20 December 2026 (Sunday). Under the new Uniform Eligibility Criterion of the Arunachal Pradesh Government, every candidate must hold a Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) and an APST certificate, and must speak an indigenous tribal language of the state. If you are looking for other 10th pass central government jobs, also read the BHEL Artisan Recruitment 2026 and the Income Tax Delhi Sports Quota Recruitment 2026, which also has MTS posts. This article covers the APSSB MTS 2026 vacancy, eligibility, age limit, fee, exam pattern, exam centres and how to apply, all taken from the official notice.
Quick summary:
➤ Recruitment: APSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 (CSLE 2026)
➤ Advertisement No.: 07/26, dated 14 October 2026
➤ Total vacancies: 93 (Group C)
➤ Posts: MTS, Chowkidar, Cook, Dak Runner, Duftry, Helper, Mali, Peon, Sweeper
➤ Qualification: Class 10 pass / ITI
➤ Age limit: 18 to 35 years as on 23.11.2026
➤ Pay: Level 1 (Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900)
➤ Apply online: 9 November to 23 November 2026 (03:00 PM)
➤ Fee: Rs. 150 (PwD/PwBD exempted)
➤ Exam date: 20 December 2026 (tentative)
➤ Official website: apssb.nic.in
Table of Contents
- Important Dates
- APSSB MTS 2026 Overview
- Post-wise Vacancy
- Department-wise Vacancy for MTS (38/26)
- Category-wise Vacancy
- Educational Qualification
- Uniform Eligibility Criterion
- Age Limit and Relaxation
- Application Fee
- Selection Process and Exam Pattern
- Exam Centres
- Documents Required
- How to Apply
- FAQs
- Important Links
APSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The APSSB MTS 2026 notification was released on 14 October 2026, but the online application link will open only on 9 November 2026. The last date to apply for APSSB CSLE 2026 is 23 November 2026 at 03:00 PM, after which the link will be disabled. The important dates for the APSSB MTS exam 2026 are given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification (Advt. No. 07/26) released | 14 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 9 November 2026 (03:00 PM) |
| Last date to apply online | 23 November 2026 (03:00 PM) |
| Crucial date for age and qualification | 23 November 2026 |
| Written exam (tentative) | 20 December 2026 (Sunday) |
| Admit card | To be released on apssb.nic.in |
APSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 Overview
The APSSB Combined Secondary Level Examination 2026 is a single-stage written exam for Multi Tasking Staff posts in the Arunachal Pradesh Government. The key details of the APSSB MTS notification 2026 are summarised below.
| Recruiting body | Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB), Itanagar |
| Exam name | Combined Secondary Level Examination (CSLE) 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 07/26 (No. APSSB-13/15/2026/1448) |
| Post name | Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) – 9 post codes |
| Post group | Group C |
| Total vacancies | 93 |
| Pay scale | Level 1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900) |
| Qualification | Class 10 pass / ITI |
| Age limit | 18 to 35 years |
| Selection | Written exam (objective MCQ, single stage) + Document Verification |
| Mode of application | Online only |
| Job location | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Official website | apssb.nic.in |
APSSB MTS Vacancy 2026 Post-wise
The APSSB MTS vacancy 2026 is spread over 9 post codes from 38/26 to 46/26. The general MTS post (38/26) has the most vacancies at 69. The post-wise APSSB CSLE 2026 vacancy details are given below.
| Post Code | Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38/26 | MTS | Level 1 (18000-56900) | 69 |
| 39/26 | MTS (Chowkidar) | Level 1 (18000-56900) | 2 |
| 40/26 | MTS (Cook) | Level 1 (18000-56900) | 6 |
| 41/26 | MTS (Dak Runner) | Level 1 (18000-56900) | 1 |
| 42/26 | MTS (Duftry) | Level 1 (18000-56900) | 1 |
| 43/26 | MTS (Helper) | Level 1 (18000-56900) | 1 |
| 44/26 | MTS (Mali) | Level 1 (18000-56900) | 1 |
| 45/26 | MTS (Peon) | Level 1 (18000-56900) | 8 |
| 46/26 | MTS (Sweeper) | Level 1 (18000-56900) | 4 |
| Total | 93 | ||
APSSB MTS Department-wise Vacancy (Post Code 38/26)
The 69 APSSB MTS (38/26) vacancies are spread across 11 departments and DC offices. Health Services has the most posts (29), followed by the Public Works Department (20). The department-wise and category-wise APSSB MTS vacancy for post code 38/26 is given below.
| Office / Department | APST | UR | PwBD | Ex-SM | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC Kamle | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DC Lohit | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DC Upper Subansiri | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DC West Kameng | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Directorate of Sainik Welfare-cum-Rajya Sainik Board | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Election | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Health Services | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Secretariat Administration | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Public Works Department | 16 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Higher & Technical Education | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rural Works Department | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total (38/26) | 56 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 69 |
The remaining APSSB MTS posts (39/26 to 46/26) are in the offices below. DC Bichom has vacancies in five different MTS posts.
| Post Code | Post | Office / Department | APST | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39/26 | MTS (Chowkidar) | DC Bichom | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| DC Siang | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 40/26 | MTS (Cook) | Directorate of Medical Education, Training & Research | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Higher & Technical Education | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 41/26 | MTS (Dak Runner) | DC Bichom | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 42/26 | MTS (Duftry) | Planning & Investment | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 43/26 | MTS (Helper) | Higher & Technical Education | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 44/26 | MTS (Mali) | DC Bichom | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 45/26 | MTS (Peon) | DC Bichom | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| DC Pakke-Kessang | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Higher & Technical Education | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Planning & Investment | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 46/26 | MTS (Sweeper) | DC Bichom | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Civil Aviation | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Higher & Technical Education | 1 | 0 | 1 |
APSSB MTS 2026 Category-wise Vacancy
Out of the 93 APSSB MTS vacancies, 70 are for APST and 23 are Unreserved (UR). One vacancy in the Public Works Department is reserved for PwBD (locomotor disability, including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy). Four vacancies (2 in Sainik Welfare and 2 in PWD) are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. PwBD and Ex-SM seats are counted within the APST/UR totals. The category-wise APSSB CSLE vacancy is given below.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| APST | 70 |
| UR | 23 |
| Total | 93 |
| Of which PwBD | 1 |
| Of which Ex-Servicemen | 4 |
Note: As per GoAP OM No. OM-12/2000, APST candidates selected on their own merit without relaxed standards are eligible for both UR and APST vacancies. The Board says the category-wise vacancies are provisional and may change.
APSSB MTS Educational Qualification 2026
The APSSB MTS educational qualification is the same for all 9 post codes. Candidates must hold the qualification by the closing date, 23.11.2026. The APSSB MTS qualification details are given below.
| Post Codes | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| 38/26 to 46/26 (all MTS posts) | Class X pass / ITI or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or Institution |
APSSB CSLE 2026 Uniform Eligibility Criterion
This is the most important part of the APSSB MTS eligibility. Following Arunachal Pradesh Government Notification No. AR-33/17/2026-SECT-1-AR/111 dated 26 August 2026, a Uniform Eligibility Criterion applies to all categories of vacancies, including UR. Every candidate must meet all three conditions below.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Permanent Residence | Citizen of India and inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh holding a valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Indigenous Status / APST | Original inhabitant of Arunachal Pradesh holding an Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificate issued by the competent authority |
| Tribal Language Proficiency | Able to speak any indigenous tribal language of Arunachal Pradesh and have working knowledge of local indigenous tribes; a language test will be held as per the government notification |
In simple words, the APSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 is effectively open only to APST candidates from Arunachal Pradesh who hold a PRC. Candidates from West Bengal or other states are not eligible, even for the UR vacancies.
APSSB MTS Age Limit 2026 and Relaxation
The APSSB MTS age limit is 18 to 35 years for all post codes, calculated as on the closing date of application (23.11.2026). Age relaxation is given as per Arunachal Pradesh Government rules, as shown below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| APST | Up to 5 years |
| PwBD | Up to 15 years |
| In-Service | 5 years in addition to normal relaxation for departmental candidates with 3 years of continuous service (same or allied cadre) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of service deducted from actual age; eligible if the resulting age does not exceed the maximum limit by more than 3 years |
APSSB MTS Application Fee 2026
The APSSB CSLE 2026 application fee has to be paid online only and is non-refundable. The APSSB MTS fee details are given below.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Rs. 150 |
| PwD / PwBD | Exempted (no fee) |
| Payment mode | Online only |
APSSB MTS Selection Process and Exam Pattern 2026
The APSSB MTS selection process has only one stage, an objective-type multiple choice written exam, followed by document verification. The APSSB CSLE 2026 exam pattern has 100 questions for 200 marks in 2 hours, as shown below.
| Section | Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Test of English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Important points about the APSSB MTS exam pattern:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Minimum 33% aggregate marks required in the written exam
- No sectional (subject-wise) cut-off
- No negative marking
- No re-evaluation or re-checking of answer sheets
- Syllabus: uploaded in the Syllabus section of apssb.nic.in (Notice No. APSSB-13/9/2026/1437 dated 8 October 2026)
- Scribe and compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) for eligible PwBD/PwD candidates
Candidates preparing for other one-stage objective exams can also look at the RRB NTPC UG Notification 2026, which has 1,688 posts for 12th pass candidates.
APSSB MTS Exam Centres 2026
Candidates must choose 3 APSSB exam centres in order of priority while filling the online form. No request for a centre change will be accepted later. The 12 APSSB CSLE 2026 exam centres are listed below.
| 1. Aalo | 2. Bomdila | 3. Changlang |
| 4. Itanagar Capital Region | 5. Khonsa | 6. Namsai |
| 7. Papum Pare | 8. Pasighat | 9. Seppa |
| 10. Tawang | 11. Tezu | 12. Ziro |
Documents Required for APSSB MTS 2026
At the time of applying online, candidates only need to upload two files:
- Scanned signature on white paper with black ink pen (10–50 KB, jpg/jpeg/png)
- Recent passport size photo (50–100 KB, jpg/jpeg/png)
Shortlisted candidates must submit the following documents during document verification:
- Recent passport size photograph (2 copies)
- Certificate and mark sheet of Matriculation / ITI or equivalent
- Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) Certificate
- Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Intimation letter / NOC to HoD (for those in regular government service)
- Discharge book and Pay and Pension Order (PPO) for Ex-Servicemen
- Admit card and printout of the online application form
- Any other document as required
How to Apply for APSSB MTS Recruitment 2026
The APSSB MTS apply online process will start on 9 November 2026 on the official website. Follow the steps below.
- Visit the official APSSB website, apssb.nic.in.
- Open the Combined Secondary Level Examination 2026 (Advt. No. 07/26) application link.
- Register and fill in your personal, educational and category details.
- Choose your order of preference for posts and departments carefully. Preference once submitted cannot be changed, and the merit list is prepared based on it.
- Select 3 exam centres in order of priority.
- Upload your photo and signature in the given size.
- Pay the Rs. 150 fee online (PwD/PwBD exempted).
- Submit the form before 23 November 2026 (03:00 PM) and print a copy for future use.
Note: Candidates must carry their admit card and the same original photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN or other government photo ID) used in the application to the exam centre. If a candidate submits multiple forms for the same post, only the latest one will be considered.
APSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in APSSB MTS Recruitment 2026?
There are 93 Group C MTS vacancies under APSSB CSLE 2026 (Advt. No. 07/26).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for APSSB MTS 2026?
The last date is 23 November 2026 (03:00 PM). The application starts on 9 November 2026.
Q3. What is the qualification for APSSB MTS 2026?
Class 10 pass or ITI or equivalent from a recognised board or institution.
Q4. When is the APSSB MTS exam date 2026?
The written exam is tentatively scheduled for 20 December 2026 (Sunday).
Q5. Can candidates from other states apply for APSSB MTS?
No. Under the Uniform Eligibility Criterion, every candidate must hold an Arunachal Pradesh PRC and an APST certificate and must speak an indigenous tribal language of the state.
Q6. Is there negative marking in the APSSB MTS exam?
No. There is no negative marking and no sectional cut-off, but you need at least 33% aggregate marks.
APSSB MTS Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| APSSB MTS (CSLE 2026) Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| APSSB MTS Apply Online (from 09.11.2026) | apssb.nic.in |
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