The Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services 2026 Notification has been released. As per the Arunachal APPSC Exam Calendar 2026, the APPSC CCE Prelims will be held on 6th September 2026, and the Mains Exam is likely to be conducted in December 2026.
The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission conducts the APPSC Combined Competitive Exam (APPSC CCE). This is for the recruitment to various posts under the Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services, Arunachal Pradesh Police Services, and for posts such as CDPO, Station Superintendent, and others. Moreover, the APPSC CCE 2026 is an excellent opportunity for graduates in the state.
In this article, we will discuss the Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services 2026. We will also discuss the details of the APPSC civil services exam 2026, including vacancy, exam details, eligibility, etc.
Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services 2026: Important Details
The Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services 2026 examination is an excellent opportunity for graduates in the state to secure a reputed job under the government of Arunachal Pradesh. This exam includes both entry-level posts under the state civil services and police services.
Below are the important details of the APPSC 2026:
| Exam Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Official Website | Arunachal Pradesh PSC |
| Exam Conducting Body | APPSC |
| Post Name | Various |
| Cycle | 2025-26 |
| Total Vacancy | 140 |
| Notification Release Date | 22 December, 2025 |
| Application Start Date | TBA |
| Late Date to Apply | TBA |
| Exam Stages | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Exam Level | State |
APPSC Exam Dates 2026
The Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services 2026 has announced the APPSC exam dates 2026. The date was mentioned in the calendar, issued on 22 December 2025. This was done on the commission’s website. Below are the APPSC exam dates 2026:
| Event | Dates (2025-26 Cycle) |
| Prelims | 6th September 2026 |
| Mains | December 2026 |
| Interview | TBA |
APPSC Exam Vacancy 2026
The Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services 2026 exam is conducted for recruitment to Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services, Arunachal Pradesh Police Services, and posts like CDPO, Assistant Protocol Officer, etc. Below are the post-wise APPSC exam vacancy 2026 details:
| Name of the Department | No. of Posts |
| Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services (APCS Entry Grade) (Group A) | 50 |
| Arunachal Pradesh Police Services (APPS Entry Grade) (Group A) | 6 |
| Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) | 9 |
| Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies (ARCS) Group-A | 2 |
| Assistant Director (Industry)ADI, Group-A | 2 |
| District Information & 03 (three) Public Relations Officer (DIPRO) Group-A | 3 |
| Labour Officer (LO) 0l (one) Group-B-Gazetted | 1 |
| District Land Revenue & Settlement Officer | 1 |
| District Disaster Management Officer(DDMO) | 1 |
| District Art & Culture Officer (DACO) | 6 |
| Station Superintendent (SS) | 2 |
| Assistant Protocol Officer (APO) | 2 |
| Assistant Station Superintendent (ASS) | 1 |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | 47 |
| Assistant Art & Culture Officer | 6 |
| Inspector (Tax & Excise) | 1 |
| Total | 140 |
APPSC Exam Eligibility 2026
Candidates applying for the Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services 2026 should know the eligibility criteria in terms of their age, qualification, nationality, etc. Below is an overview of the APPSC Exam Eligibility 2026:
- The APPSC CCE age limit is 21 to 35 years.
- The applicants must have completed graduation in any stream from a recognized university.
APPSC CCE 2026 Exam Syllabus
The APPSC CCE 2026 exam syllabus for the prelims and mains examinations is different.
The syllabus for the APPSC 2026 Prelims includes:
- General Studies
- Comprehension
- Decision Making
- Data Interpretation, etc.
However, the APPSC 2026 syllabus for the Mains includes topics related to:
- Essay (Paper I)
- Indian Heritage, Culture, History & Geography of the World & Society (Paper II)
- Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice & International Relations (Paper III)
- Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security & Disaster Management (Paper IV)
- Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude (Paper V)
Along with this, there are also the Optional subjects opted by the candidates for the APPSC 2026 Mains examination.
APPSC Civil Services Exam 2026: Exam Pattern
The Arunachal Pradesh PSC 2026 exam pattern for the prelims and mains examinations is given below. Aspirants should go through the same to know about the marking scheme, types of questions, etc.
| Exam Pattern | Prelims | Mains |
| No. of Papers | 2 | 8 |
| Marks | 200 marks for each paper | Not Specified |
| Type of Questions | Objective | Descriptive |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 for each wrong answer | NA |
APPSC 2026: Admit Card
The APPSC 2026 admit card is released a few days before the exam. Moreover, the admit card for each stage of the selection process is released separately on the commission’s website. Candidates must download the admit card and carry its printout to the exam center.
APPSC 2026: Answer Key
The APPSC 2026 answer key is published within a few days after the examination. Hence, the candidates can check the answer key. It includes all the right answers to the questions asked in the examination. Based on the answer key, the candidates can estimate their scores in the examination.
APPSC 2026: Result
The APPSC 2026 result for each stage of the selection process is announced separately. However, the result is made available online on the commission’s website only. Candidates who qualify for the Prelims are eligible for the Mains. The final result is announced after the interview.
Conclusion
The Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services 2026 is an important exam for anyone wanting to work in the Arunachal Pradesh government. The Arunachal Pradesh Public Commission has announced the APPSC Prelims exam date, to be held on 6th September, 2026. All interested candidates are requested to keep checking the official website for more updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates can apply for the APPSC CCE online through the commission’s website.
The recruitment to all posts through Arunachal Pradesh PSC includes Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages.
The Arunachal Pradesh PSC CCE Prelims will be held on 6th September 2026.
The Arunachal PCS Mains Exam will be scheduled in December 2026.
There are 140 vacancies for the Arunachal PSC 2026.
