Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board has published its decision on the answer-key challenges submitted for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026.
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Overview
| Board | Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board |
| Examination | Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement | Advertisement No. 03/2026 |
| Posts | Personal Assistant, Librarian and Upper Division Clerk |
| Current Vacancies | 140 |
| Written Examination | 30 August 2026 |
| Challenges Received | 8 |
| Decision | All published answers retained; no changes required |
| Decision Date | 3 September 2026 |
| Application Status | Closed |
Important Dates
| Original Advertisement | 9 March 2026 |
| Corrigendum-cum-Addendum | 11 March 2026 |
| First Vacancy Addendum | 13 April 2026 |
| Revised Applications Started | 27 April 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Second Vacancy Addendum | 27 April 2026 |
| Revised Application Deadline | 19 May 2026 at 3:00 PM |
| Withdrawal of Five JICS/JACS Posts | 4 August 2026 |
| Written Examination | 30 August 2026, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 31 August 2026 |
| Challenge Window | 31 August 2026 at 5:00 PM to 1 September 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Moderation Decision Published | 3 September 2026 |
| Written Result | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
| 12/26 | Personal Assistant—Stenographer Grade III | 37 |
| 13/26 | Librarian | 2 |
| 14/26 | Upper Division Clerk | 101 |
| Total | Current advertised posts | 140 |
The original advertisement contained 122 vacancies. Official additions raised the number to 145, after which five JICS/JACS vacancies were withdrawn, leaving 140 current posts.
Challenge Decision Details
| Set D—Question 80 | B | None of the options | Board answer retained |
| Set A—Question 16 | C | B | Board answer retained for all three challenges |
| Set B—Question 6 | C | B | Board answer retained |
| Set D—Question 1 | C | B | Board answer retained for both challenges |
| Set C—Question 21 | C | B | Board answer retained |
Salary
| Personal Assistant | Level 5: ₹29,200–₹92,300 |
| Librarian | Level 5: ₹29,200–₹92,300 |
| Upper Division Clerk | Level 5: ₹29,200–₹92,300 |
Selected candidates will also receive admissible allowances and service benefits under the applicable Arunachal Pradesh Government rules.
Age Limit
| General Age Range | 18–35 years |
| APST Candidates | 5 years |
| PwBD Candidates | 10 years |
| APST PwBD Candidates | 15 years |
Age and eligibility were determined with reference to the revised application closing date and the applicable government orders.
Qualification
Personal Assistant
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
- Diploma in Stenography from a recognised institution.
Librarian
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
- Degree or diploma in Library Science.
Upper Division Clerk
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
- Minimum six-month Diploma in Computer Application from a recognised institution approved by the Arunachal Pradesh Council for Technical Education or AICTE.
Experience
The recruitment advertisement did not prescribe previous employment experience as an essential requirement. Candidates had to possess the post-specific degree, stenography, library-science or computer qualification.
Application and Challenge Fee
| Original Application—APST | ₹150 |
| Original Application—Unreserved | ₹200 |
| Original Application—PwBD | Exempted |
| Answer-Key Challenge | ₹500 per question |
| Decision PDF Download | No fee |
The application and objection windows are closed. APSSB’s challenge rules provided for a refund only when an objection was found correct; the latest notice accepts none of the suggested changes.
Selection Process
- Online application and eligibility screening
- Stenography Proficiency Test for Personal Assistant candidates
- Written objective examination
- Publication of the provisional answer key
- Submission of supported answer-key challenges
- Review by the Moderation Committee
- Confirmation of the unchanged answer key
- Preparation and publication of the written-examination result
- Document verification and biometric scrutiny
- Final merit preparation and appointment subject to eligibility
Exam Pattern
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability | 25 | 50 |
| Arithmetical and Numerical Ability | 25 | 50 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
| Duration | Objective OMR examination | 2 hours |
| Negative Marking | Incorrect answer | No deduction |
| Minimum Aggregate Mark | All candidates | 33% |
Personal Assistant Stenography Test
| Dictation | 5 minutes at 80 words per minute |
| Transcription | 45 minutes in English on a computer |
| Permissible Mistakes | 8% generally and 10% for APST candidates |
| Status | Qualifying |
Documents Required
- APSSB application-form printout and examination admit card
- Matriculation certificate as proof of name and date of birth
- Graduation certificate and mark sheets
- Diploma in Stenography for Personal Assistant candidates
- Library Science degree or diploma for Librarian candidates
- Computer Application diploma for Upper Division Clerk candidates
- APST certificate where applicable
- Permanent Resident Certificate where applicable
- PwBD certificate where applicable
- Government-service intimation or declaration where applicable
- Valid photo identity document
- Other original certificates requested during document verification
How to Check the Answer-Key Decision
- Open the official APSSB moderation-decision PDF provided below.
- Confirm that it is Notice No. APSSB-13/5/2026 dated 3 September 2026.
- Review the table containing the eight submitted challenges.
- Check the original answer, suggested answer and Moderation Committee recommendation.
- Download the published answer key and select the relevant booklet series.
- Use the corresponding Set A, B, C or D question paper to verify the question number.
- Retain the decision notice and answer-key PDF for reference.
- Monitor the official APSSB result page for the written result and shortlisting notice.
Important Links
Download Official Answer-Key Challenge Decision Download Official Answer Key Download Question Booklet Set A Download Question Booklet Set B Download Question Booklet Set C Download Question Booklet Set D Download Earlier Challenge Notice Download Written-Examination Press Release Download Original Recruitment Advertisement Download Corrigendum-cum-Addendum Download First Vacancy Addendum Download Revised Application Schedule Download Second Vacancy Addendum Download JICS/JACS Withdrawal Notice Download Official Admit-Card Notice APSSB Answer-Key Portal APSSB Official Results APSSB Official Notices APSSB Official WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
Did APSSB change the CGLE 2026 answer key?
No. The Moderation Committee found the published answers correct, and the Board stated that no changes are required.
How many answer-key challenges were received?
APSSB received eight challenges during the prescribed objection period.
When was the challenge decision published?
The official decision notice is dated 3 September 2026.
How many vacancies are covered?
The current recruitment covers 140 posts after all official additions and the withdrawal of five JICS/JACS vacancies.
Which posts are included?
The recruitment covers Personal Assistant, Librarian and Upper Division Clerk posts.
When was the written examination conducted?
The written examination was held on 30 August 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Is there negative marking?
No. The official question paper states that no negative mark applies to an incorrect answer.
What is the minimum qualifying mark?
Candidates must secure at least 33% aggregate marks in the written examination.
Has the written result been released?
No written-result notice was included with the 3 September answer-key decision. Candidates should monitor the official results page.
Can candidates submit another challenge?
No. The challenge facility closed on 1 September 2026 at 5:00 PM, and APSSB has published the Moderation Committee’s decision.
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