IRB GD Constable Recruitment 2026

Key Highlights

Recruiting Body	Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB)
Advertisement No.	04/2026
Notification Date	13 March 2026
Total Vacancies	984
Post Names	Constable (IRBn), Constable Band (IRBn), Constable Bugler (IRBn), Constable Civil Police (Male/Female), Fireman, Special Tiger Guard (STPF)
Pay Scale	Pay Matrix Level-3: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (7th Pay Commission)
Minimum Qualification	Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognised board
Age Limit	18–22 years (as on 10 April 2026); relaxation for APST
Application Start Date	23 March 2026 (11:00 AM)
Application Last Date	10 April 2026 (3:00 PM)
Written Exam Date	10 May 2026
PET/PST & Trade Test	From 25 May 2026 onwards
Application Fee	₹200 (UR) / ₹150 (APST)
Application Mode	Online only — apssb.nic.in

Vacancy Details

APSSB has announced a combined total of 984 vacancies under this Special Recruitment Drive for Uniformed Services. The posts span three departments: Police Headquarters, Fire & Emergency Services, and Environment & Forest. The post-wise breakdown reported across sources referencing the official notification is as follows:

Post Name	Reported Vacancies
Constable (IRBn)	421 (as reported; verify in official notification PDF)
Constable Civil Police (Male)	216
Constable Civil Police (Female)	170
Special Tiger Guard (STPF)	243 (includes Band/Bugler sub-posts)
Fireman	Not disclosed separately in secondary sources
Constable Band & Bugler (IRBn)	Included in 984 total; check notification PDF for exact split
Total	984

Note: Post-wise vacancy figures above are drawn from secondary sources citing the official notification. Candidates should verify exact numbers in the official APSSB notification PDF before applying.

Constable (IRBn) posts are reserved for male candidates only. Female candidates can apply for the Constable Civil Police (Female) posts.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognised board. For Constable Band (IRBn) and Constable Bugler (IRBn) posts, candidates must additionally demonstrate relevant skill in playing band instruments or bugle, which is assessed in the Trade Test stage.

Age Limit (as on 10 April 2026)

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 22 years. A relaxation of 5 years is available for Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) candidates, making their upper age limit 27 years. Ex-servicemen and candidates who appeared in a previous APSSB examination for these posts may be eligible for a one-time special age relaxation — refer to the official notification PDF for exact conditions and proof requirements.

Physical Standards

Candidates must meet prescribed height and chest measurements, which vary by category (UR/APST) and gender. Physical standards are assessed at Stage II (PST/PET) and are qualifying in nature — no marks are awarded, but failure to meet them results in disqualification. Physical efficiency events include 100m run, 1500m run, high jump, and long jump. Specific physical standards for Fireman and Special Tiger Guard posts may differ; candidates should check the notification PDF for their applicable post.

Salary and Benefits

All selected candidates will be placed in Pay Matrix Level-3 under the 7th Pay Commission, with a basic pay range of ₹21,700 to ₹69,100. In addition to basic pay, candidates will receive state government allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA). Whether specific hardship or risk allowances apply to posts like Special Tiger Guard or Fireman is not specified with confirmed figures in the publicly available information — candidates should check the official notification or departmental service rules.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of three stages. Candidates must qualify each stage to advance.

Stage I – Written Examination: An objective-type MCQ paper of 200 marks, to be completed in 2 hours. The paper covers General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, and English Language & Comprehension. A minimum aggregate score of 33% is required to qualify. Candidates scoring below 33% will not be considered for further stages.

Stage II – PST, PET & Trade Test: Candidates shortlisted from the written exam (in a 1:3 ratio relative to vacancies) will appear for Physical Standard Test (height/chest) and Physical Efficiency Test (running, jumping). Constable Band and Constable Bugler candidates must additionally clear a trade test evaluating instrument-playing skill. PST and PET are qualifying; no marks are added to the merit list from these stages.

Stage III – Medical Examination & Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must be declared medically fit as per the prescribed standards. Original documents are verified at this stage. Candidates found to have submitted incorrect information at any stage are liable to be disqualified.

Important Dates

Notification Released	13 March 2026
Online Application Opens	23 March 2026 (11:00 AM)
Online Application Closes	10 April 2026 (3:00 PM)
Written Examination	10 May 2026
PET/PST & Trade Test	From 25 May 2026 onwards
Admit Card	Not yet notified — monitor apssb.nic.in

Application Fee

The examination fee is ₹200 for Unreserved (UR) candidates and ₹150 for APST (reserved) candidates. Payment must be made online through the APSSB portal using a debit card, credit card, or net banking. The fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. Applications without confirmed fee payment will be rejected.

How to Apply – Step-by-Step

Applications are accepted through the official APSSB portal only. No offline or postal applications will be considered.

Go to the official APSSB website: https://apssb.nic.in
Click on “Apply” in the top navigation menu.
Locate Advertisement No. 04/2026 — Special Recruitment Drive for Uniformed Services 2026 — and click “Apply Online.”
Complete the one-time registration using a valid mobile number and email ID. Preserve the registration number generated.
Log in with your credentials and fill in personal details, educational qualification, category, and post preferences. Select up to 3 exam centre preferences in order of priority — this cannot be changed after submission.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant certificates in the prescribed format and size.
Review all entered details carefully before proceeding. Errors cannot be corrected after final submission.
Pay the application fee online (₹200 / ₹150) and submit the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling the online form. Originals will be required at the document verification stage.

Class 10 Marksheet and Pass Certificate from a recognised board
Date of Birth proof (as per Class 10 certificate)
Category/Tribe certificate (for APST candidates claiming age relaxation or reservation)
Ex-serviceman discharge certificate (if applicable)
Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, or other government-issued document)
Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature in prescribed format
Any certificate required for trade qualification (for Band/Bugler posts)

Exact document specifications (file size, format, dimensions) are mentioned in the official notification PDF. Refer to that before uploading.

Offer Verification and Scam Warning

APSSB communicates all recruitment updates — notifications, admit cards, exam dates, results — exclusively through its official website apssb.nic.in, which is maintained by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and hosted by NIC. Any job offer, selection confirmation, or payment demand arriving via WhatsApp, Telegram, email, or SMS claiming to be from APSSB or the IRBn should be treated as fraudulent unless it can be independently verified on the official portal.

APSSB does not collect any fee beyond the declared application fee paid through the official portal. If someone asks for money in exchange for a posting, posting location preference, or accelerated selection, that is a scam. Candidates should report such approaches to the APSSB helpdesk at helpdesk-apssb[at]arn[dot]gov[dot]in or call +91 94852 31286 (Monday–Friday, 10 AM–5 PM).

Do not download or trust notification PDFs sourced from Telegram channels, unofficial job blogs, or re-upload sites. Always download the notification from the direct link on apssb.nic.in.

Official Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the last date to apply for APSSB IRB GD Constable Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 10 April 2026 at 3:00 PM. No application will be accepted after the portal closes.

2. Can candidates from outside Arunachal Pradesh apply?

Yes. The recruitment is open to eligible candidates across India. However, APST candidates get specific age relaxation and may have reserved category benefits. UR candidates from other states can apply under the unreserved category.

3. Can female candidates apply for Constable (IRBn) posts?

No. As per the official notification, Constable (IRBn) posts are reserved for male candidates only. Female candidates can apply for Constable Civil Police (Female) posts under the same recruitment drive.

4. What is the minimum qualifying mark in the written examination?

Candidates must score at least 33% aggregate marks in the written examination to be eligible for Stage II (PST/PET). Scoring below 33% results in elimination from the process.

5. Is the application fee refundable if I am not selected?

No. The application fee is non-refundable under all circumstances, as stated in the official notification.

6. Where will the written examination be conducted?

Candidates must select up to 3 exam centre preferences (in order of priority) from the APSSB-listed centres while filling the application form. The exam is scheduled for 10 May 2026. Final centre allotment will be reflected on the admit card, which will be available on apssb.nic.in.