The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the Common Recruitment Examination for Group-A & Group-B, Gazetted (Technical) Posts-2026 (Part-I) for 155 vacancies. The posts include Agriculture Development Officer (42), Horticulture Development Officer (45), Veterinary Officer (66), Assistant Director Sericulture (1), and Dairy Development Officer (1) across various state government departments. Eligible APST candidates can submit their online applications from 10 September 2026 (5:00 PM) to 30 September 2026 (5:00 PM) through the official website appsc.gov.in.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 01 September 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 10 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
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| Last Date for Apply Online | 30 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
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| Last Date for Fee Payment | 30 September 2026 |
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| Written Examination Date | To be Notified Soon |
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Application Fee
| APST / General Candidates | Rs. 200/- |
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| PwD Candidates | Exempted (Nil) |
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| Payment Mode | Online via Net Banking, Debit / Credit Card, UPI |
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Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 35 Years |
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| Age Relaxation | 5 Years for APST candidates and extra relaxation for PwD/Govt servants as per Govt of Arunachal Pradesh Rules. |
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Domicile Requirement
- Candidates must be citizens of India and Permanent Residents of Arunachal Pradesh holding valid APST Certificate.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
| Agriculture Development Officer (Group-A) | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agriculture) from a recognized University. |
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| Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A) | Bachelor of Science in Horticulture (B.Sc. Horticulture) from a recognized University. |
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| Veterinary Officer (Group-A) | Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) + Mandatory Registration with Arunachal Pradesh State Veterinary Council. |
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| Assistant Director - Sericulture (Group-A) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Post Graduate Diploma in Sericulture from a recognized University/Institute. |
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| Dairy Development Officer (Group-B) | B.Tech in Dairy Technology OR B.Sc. in Dairying/Dairy Technology OR 4-year degree in Food Technology / Bio-Technology. |
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APPSC Technical Recruitment 2026: Post-wise Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Post Name | Department | Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Total Posts |
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| 1 | Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) | Department of Agriculture | Group-A, Level 10 (₹56,100-₹1,77,500) | 42 |
| 2 | Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) | Department of Horticulture | Group-A, Level 10 (₹56,100-₹1,77,500) | 45 |
| 3 | Veterinary Officer (VO) | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary | Group-A, Level 10 (₹56,100-₹1,77,500) | 66 |
| 4 | Assistant Director (Sericulture) | Department of Textiles & Handicrafts | Group-A, Level 10 (₹56,100-₹1,77,500) | 01 |
| 5 | Dairy Development Officer (DDO) | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary | Group-B, Level 6 (₹35,400-₹1,12,400) | 01 |
| Grand Total Vacancies (includes 6 PwBD Posts) | 155 |
How to Apply Online for APPSC Technical Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official APPSC portal: appsc.gov.in.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process if you are a new applicant. Existing OTR registered candidates can directly log in using their credentials.
- Navigate to the active recruitment link for “Common Recruitment Examination for Group-A & Group-B Technical Posts (Advt No. 04/2026)”.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, degree marks, and APST certificate details.
- Upload required scanned files: Recent passport-size photograph and clear signature. Class 10th certificate (proof of DOB). Degree Certificate & Final Year Mark sheet. APST Certificate issued by the competent authority. State Veterinary Council Registration Certificate (for Veterinary Officer).
- Pay the examination fee of Rs. 200/- online (PwD candidates are exempted).
- Preview and verify all details carefully before final submission, as no changes will be allowed later.
- Submit the online application on or before 30 September 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Download and print the completed application confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
