GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

ARUNACHAL PRADESH STAFF SELECTION BOARD

 ITANAGAR

No. APSSB-13/6/2024/1185                                                                                                  Dated: 15/07/2024

Recruitment Notice

ADVERTISEMENT NO.6/2024

COMBINED HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL EXAMINATION, 2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Only online applications will be accepted. Application received through any other mode shall be summarily rejected.

Opening Date of Application: 17-07-2024 (10:00 AM)

Closing Date of Application: 07-08-2024 (03:00 PM)

Tentative date of written examination: 06-10-2024 (Sunday)

Tentative date of PET/PST for Post Code 31/24: 16-10-2024

Tentative date of Skill Test for Post Code 32/24,33/24: 19-10-2024 (Saturday) onwards

 

Online Applications are invited for Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination, 2024 from eligible candidates for recruitment to Group ‘C’ Posts against vacancies for Departments /Offices indicated in table below of this Notice. Only those Applications which are successfully filled through the website of the Board www.apssb.nic.in and found in order shall be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications with partial/or wrong/irrelevant information or filled with junk characters shall be summarily rejected. Candidates should go through the Recruitment Notice carefully before applying for the respective posts and ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions like Age/ Educational and other Qualifications / Experience/ Category etc., as indicated against each Post Code in this Notice. Candidature of candidates not meeting the eligibility conditions will be cancelled at any stage of the recruitment process without any notice. Candidature of Applicants shall be purely PROVISIONAL at all stages of the recruitment process.

 

Post Code	Name of Post	Level in Pay Matrix	Name of Office/ Department	Vacancies
				APST     UR   PwBD    Ex-SM   Total
27/24	Compositor (Grade-II)	Level-2 ₹19,900- 63,200/	Directorate of Printing	4         0          0              0           4
28/24	Copy Holder	Level – 2 ₹19,900- ₹ 63,200/-	Directorate of Printing	1            0           0              0           1
29/24	Proof Reader	Level – 4 ₹25,500- ₹81,100/	Directorate of Printing	1            0            0              0           1
30/24	Dissection Hall Attendant	Level-2 ₹19,900- ₹ 63,200/-	TRIHMS	1             0          0            0             1
31/24	Forester	Level – 4 ₹25,500- ₹81,100/-	Department of Environment, Forests & Climate Change	8             12         0            0          20
32/24	Record Keeper/ Record Clerk/ Computer operator	Level – 4 ₹25,500- ₹81,100/	TRIHMS	1                          0              0           1
33/24	Lower Division Clerk   (LDC)	Level – 4 ₹25,500- ₹81,100/	Directorate of Elementary Education   Department of Environment, Forests & Climate Change     Directorate of Secondary Education   Directorate of Health Services     Rural Works Department   Home (Civil Police)   Election	2             0            0              0          2         9             3            1*             0      13 (Blindne ss and low vision)   1              0              0              0       1       1               0             0               0      1       5               1              0              0      6     1                0              0             0      1     1                0              0             0      1
TOTAL				36	16	1	0	53

 

 

*The category of disability and reservation for PwBD vacancy for 1 post of LDC under Department of Environment, Forests & Climate Change is (a) Blindness and low vision.

 

The Opening date and closing date of application of vacancies are as under:

Opening Date of Application: 17-07-2024 (10:00 AM)

Closing Date of Application: 07-08-2024 (03:00 PM)

Tentative date of written examination: 06-10-2024 (Sunday)

Tentative date of PET/PST for Post Code 31/24: 16-10-2024

Tentative date of Skill Test for Post Code 32/24,33/24: 19-10-2024 (Saturday) onwards

 

➤ Candidates must apply online through the website www.apssb.nic.in. The closing date for the submission of online application is 07.08.2024 (03:00 PM), after which the link will be disabled. Application received through any other mode would not be accepted and will be summarily rejected

The educational qualifications, experience, pay scale, age limit as per Recruitment Rules are as under:

Post Code	27/24
Name of Post	Compositor Gr.-II
Educational and other Qualifications	HSLC (Class 12) pass with 5(five) years experience having fair knowledge of printing type and hand composing method.
Pay Matrix Level	Level-2 ₹19,900-₹63,200
Age Limit	Between 18 to 35 years. Age relaxable for APST etc in accordance with the instructions/orders issued by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh from time to time

 

Post Code	28/24
Name of Post	Copy Holder
Educational and other Qualifications	HSLC (Class 12) pass with fair knowledge in English.
Pay Matrix Level	Level-2 19,900-₹63,200
Age Limit	Between 18 to 35 years. Age relaxable for APST etc in accordance with the instructions/orders issued by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh from time to time.

 

Post Code	29/24
Name of Post	Proof Reader
Educational and other Qualifications	HSLC or PUC (Class 12) passed having 2(two) years experience in proof reading
Pay Matrix Level	Level-4 ₹25,500-₹81,100
Age Limit	Between 18 to 35 years. Age relaxable for APST etc in accordance with the instructions/orders issued by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh from time to time.

 

Post Code	30/24
Name of Post	Dissection Hall Attendant
Educational and other Qualifications	10+2 with Science from a recognised Board
Pay Matrix Level	Level-2 ₹19,900-₹63,200
Age Limit	Between 18 to 35 years. Age relaxable for APST etc in accordance with the instructions/orders issued by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh from time to time

 

Post Code	31/24
Name of Post	Forester
Educational and other Qualifications	12th standard or equivalent pass with Science from a recognised Board/Institute.
Pay Matrix Level	Level-4 ₹25,500-₹81,100
Age Limit	Between 18 to 35 years. Age relaxable for APST etc in accordance with the instructions/orders issued by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh from time to time.

 

Post Code	32/24
Name of Post	Record Keeper/Record Clerk/Computer Operator
Educational and other Qualifications	a) 12th class pass or equivalent from recognised Board. b)1(one) year Diploma course in Computer Application.
Pay Matrix Level	Level-4 ₹25,500-₹81,100
Age Limit	Between 18 to 35 years. Age relaxable for APST etc in accordance with the instructions/orders issued by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh from time to time

 

Post Code	33/24
Name of Post	Lower Division Clerk
Educational and other Qualifications	a) Class-XII pass certificate from a recognised Board or Institution. b) Typing speed test of 35 words per minute on computer (35 words per minute corresponds to 10500 Key Depression per hour) (KDPH) on an average of 5 Key Depression for each word. c) Minimum 6 (six) months Diploma in Computer application from a recognised Board/Institution duly recognised by the Arunachal Pradesh Council for Technical Education/AICTE.
Pay Matrix Level	Level-4 ₹25,500-₹81,100
Age Limit	Between 18 to 35 years. Age relaxable for APST etc in accordance with the instructions/orders issued by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh from time to time

 

> The candidate will have to provide any one of Photo Identity Documents viz., Aadhaar Card/Voter ID Card/Driving License/PAN Card/any government authorized Photo Identity Document. They will have to carry the same ID card in original along with the admit card to the examination centre, failing which they shall not be allowed to appear in the examination. The particulars of candidate such as name, father name etc indicated in Photo Identity Documents of candidates should match with admit card of the candidate issued by the Board.

> The candidate shall clearly indicate their preference of post(s) as well as Department/Office while filling through online application. Candidates will be allowed to mark their preference only against the vacancies for which they are eligible as per the details provided in the application form and the eligibility criteria mentioned in this advertisement. Applicants are advised to carefully think and indicate their order of preference. Preference once submitted shall be deemed final and under no circumstance will the candidates be allowed to change their order of preference at later stage. The merit list of the candidate shall be determined as per order of preference indicated by the candidate for particular post(s).

1.EXAMINATION FEES AND MODE OF PAYMENT:-

1. A Non-Refundable Fee of 150 for APST candidates and 200 for GENERAL candidates (to be paid online only).
2. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are exempt from paying the fees.
3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
4. The candidate must be a citizen of India.
5. The educational qualification, age, experience as stipulated in the advertisement shall be determined as on the closing date of submission of application.
6. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:-

The scheme of examination will consist of two stages against posts indicated below:

Stage-I (All Post Codes)

Compositor Gr-II (27/24)/ Copy Holder (28/24)/ Proof Reader (29/24)/ Dissection Hall Attendant

(30/24) Forester (31/24)/ Record Keeper/ Record Clerk/Computer Operator (32/24)/ Lower Division Clerk (33/24)

Both Stage-I and Stage-ll

Forester (31/24), Record Keeper/Record Clerk/Computer Operator (32/24), Lower Division Clerk (33/24).

 

Stage-1 (Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions) 200 marks: Duration-2 Hours (for all

post codes)

The test will comprise of the following subjects:

1. General Awareness -50 Marks
2. General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability -50 Marks

Arithmetical & Numerical Ability                                -50 Marks

1. Test of English Language and Comprehension -50 Marks

Total: 200 Marks

4. SYLLABUS:

(a) General Awareness – 50 marks (25 questions of 2 marks each

Syllabus: Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s General Awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. The questions will be designed to test knowledge of Current Events and of such matter of everyday observation as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to History, Polity, Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, Everyday Science, Scientific Research, National/International Organizations /Institutions, etc. State Specific questions may also be asked.

(b) General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability – 50 marks (25 questions of 2 marks each)

Syllabus: -The syllabus of General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability includes questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. Test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, etc. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical computation and other analytical functions.

(c) Arithmetical &Numerical Ability – 50 marks (25 questions of 2 marks each)

Syllabus: – The test of Arithmetical and Numerical Abilities will cover Number Systems including questions on Simplification, Decimals, Data Interpretation, Fractions, L.C.M, H.C.F, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs.

(d) Test of English Language and Comprehension 50 marks (25 questions of 2 marks each)

Syllabus: – Questions in this component will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/ detecting misspelled words, idioms & phrases, one word substitution, improvement of sentences, active/ passive voice of verbs, conversion into direct/ indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, cloze passage & comprehension passage.

*A candidate must secure a minimum of 33% in each subject in the written examination paper. Candidates securing less than 33% of marks in any of the subjects shall be deemed not eligible for selection. There is no negative marking.

*The total number of candidates shortlisted for Stage 2 (a) Skill Test will be in 1:3 ratio (i.e. if the total vacancies are 10 then 30 candidates shall be shortlisted) and for Stage 2 (b) will be 1:8 (i.e. if the total vacancies are 10 then 80 candidates shall be shortlisted) subject to the candidates securing a minimum of 33% marks in each subject in the written examination paper.

Stage-2 (a) SKILL TEST for post codes 32/24 and 33/24 only.

A Skill Test of qualifying nature will be conducted comprising of the following:

Typing Speed Test of 35 words per minute on computer (35 words per minute corresponds to

10500 Key Depression per hour) (KDPH) on an average of 5 Key Depression for each word.

Stage -2 (b) Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for post

code 31/24 only.

Physical Standard Test (PST):

Minimum Physical Standard	Category	Height		Category	Chest
					Normal	Expanded
		Male	Female
	APST	152 cm	145 cm	Male	79 cm	84 cm
	UR/Non- APST	163 cm	150 cm	Female	174 cm	179 cm

Note: Chest measurement is common for both APST and UR/Non- APST

 

Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

Event	Male	Female
Walking Test	Walk of 25 Km to be completed in four hours.	Walk of 14 km to be completed in four hours.
Note: PET is same for both APST and UR/Non-APST.

 

NOTE:

*Only the shortlisted candidates from Stage-1 as per the prescribed ratio will be allowed to

appear for Stage-2 (a) Skill Test and Stage-2(b) Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical

Efficiency Test (PET).

*The Skill Test and PST/PET will be of qualifying nature only; the marks secured will not be counted for preparation of the final merit.

*The candidate must qualify in Stage-2.

*Other details, if any, of Skill Test, Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) will be informed in the official website.

*The final merit list for all the posts shall be prepared on the basis of marks secured in the written examination only

5. HOW TO APPLY: –

Candidates are required to apply online through the website www.apssb.nic.in.

6. SCANNED COPIES OF FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION ARE TO BE ATTACHED/UPLOADED: –
7. Scanned signature of the candidate on white paper with black ink pen (10-50 kb in jpg/jpeg/png format).
8. Latest/recent passport size photo (50-100 kb in jpg/jpeg/png format).
9. PERSONS WITH BENCHMARK DISABILITIES (PwBD):

A ‘Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) means a person with not less than forty percent (40%) of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority.

Provision of Compensatory Time and assistance of scribe:

7.1 In case of persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) in the category of blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA) and cerebral palsy, the facility of scribe will be provided, if desired by the candidate.

7.2 In case of remaining categories of persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD), the provision of scribe will be provided on submission of a certificate, at the time of filling up of online application, to the effect that the person concerned has physical limitation to write, and scribe is essential to write examination on his behalf, from the Chief Medical Officer/ Civil Surgeon/ Medical Superintendent of a Government health care institution as per proforma at Annexure-I*.

7.3 The facility of scribe will also be provided to PwD candidates having disability less than 40% and having difficulty in writing in pursuance to OM No. 29-6/2019-DD-III dated 10.08.2022 issued by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The facility will be provided on production of certificate as per Annexure- IA*.

7.4 The facility of scribe will be provided to the PwBD/ PwD candidates only if he has opted for the same in the online application form.

7.5 The candidate will have the discretion of opting for his own scribe or to avail the facility of scribe provided by the Board. Appropriate choice in this regard will have to be given by the candidate in the online application form.

7.6 In case the candidate opts for his own scribe, the qualification of the scribe should be one step below the qualification of the candidate taking the examination. The candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) opting for own scribe shall be required to upload the details of the own scribe during the time of online application as per proforma at Annexure-II”. The candidate with disabilities(PWD) eligible for scribe as per Para 7.3 above and opting for own scribe shall be required to upload the details of the own scribe during the time of online application as per proforma at Annexure-IIA*.In addition, the scribe has to produce a valid ID proof{Aadhar Card/Voter’s ID Card/Driving Licence/PAN Card/Passport/ID Card issued by University or College or School/Employer ID Card/Any other photo bearing ID Card issued by the Central or State Government) in original at the time of examination. A photocopy of the ID proof of the scribe signed by the candidate as well as the scribe will be uploaded alongwith proforma at Annexure-II/Annexure-II A.

If subsequently it is found that the qualification of the scribe is not as declared by the candidate, then the candidate shall forfeit his right to the post and claims relating thereto.

7.7 If a candidate opts for his own scribe, in that case that scribe should not be a candidate of

this examination.If a candidate is detected as assisting another PwBD/PwD candidate as

scribe in this examination, then the candidatures of both the candidates will be cancelled.

7.8 A compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination will be provided to the

persons who are allowed use of scribe as described at Para 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3above.

7.9 The candidates referred at Para 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 above who are eligible for use of

scribe but not availing the facility of scribe will also be given compensatory time of 20

minutes per hour of examination.

7.10 No attendant other than the scribe for eligible candidates will be allowed inside the

Examination Hall.

7.11 Partially blind candidates who wish to write/ indicate the answer with the help of magnifying

glass will be allowed to use the same in the Examination Hall and will not be entitled to a scribe.

Such candidates will have to bring their own magnifying glass to the Examination Hall, after

obtaining authorisation from the APSSB.

7.12 The PwBD/ PwD candidates who have availed the facility of scribes and/or compensatory

time must produce original copies of the relevant documents for the eligibility of scribe/ compensatory time at the time of Document Verification. Failure to produce such original documents will lead to cancellation of their candidature for the examination.

* The proforma of Annexure-l, Annexure-IA, Annexure-II, Annexure-ll A will be available on the APSSB website for download.

8. THE SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE TO SUBMIT COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS / INFORMATION TO THE BOARD DURING DOCUMENT VERIFICATION
9. Recent passport size Photograph (2 copies).
10. Matriculation certificates issued by the Board/University for proof of date of birth.

iii. Class XII pass certificate issued by the Board/University.

1. Class XII marksheet issued by the Board/University.
2. APST Certificate (if applicable).
3. Permanent Resident Certificate (if applicable).

vii. Certificate of 6 (six) months Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized Board/Institution duly recognized by the Arunachal Pradesh Council for Technical Education/AICTE (if applicable).

viii. Certificate of 1(one) year Diploma in Computer Application (if applicable).

1. Experience Certificate as per requirement indicated against respective Post Codes.

Intimation letter to HoD for those who are in regular Govt. Service.

1. xi. PwBD certificate in case of vacancy under PwBD quota.

xii. Admit Card and printout of online application form.

xiii. Any other documents as may be relevant.

 

➤ The shortlisted candidates will be required to submit legible self-attested copies of the documents and Admit Card at the time of verification of documents (any information contained in the attached certificates shall not be considered unless it is claimed in the application form).

➤ Shortlisted candidates will have to upload copies of the above-mentioned documents on the APSSB portal when notified to do so. The candidates will also have to produce the above-mentioned Certificates/ Documents and mark sheet, both in original and photocopies, during document verification, failing which his/her candidature will be summarily rejected and the final merit list shall be prepared excluding such candidates who failed to produce required documents during the verification process. Candidates may duly take notice that no additional time shall be given for the production of documents.

NOTE: –

1. There is no provision for re-evaluation /re-checking of Answer Sheet /Answer Scripts in respect of the examinations conducted by APSSB.
2. The APSSB reserves the right to cancel/withdraw any question/questions from the Test.

iii. The Board makes the provisional selection of the candidates on the basis of information

provided in the application and documents/certificates provided by the candidate at the time of

submission of documents and recommend the same to the indenting/ user department. Further,

the Appointing Authority i.e., the indenting/user department verifies and satisfies itself about the authenticity of documents/certificates and eligibility as per the Recruitment Rules before finally appointing the candidate(s). Therefore, the provisional selection of a candidate does not confer upon him/her any right of appointment unless the Appointing Authority is satisfied, after such inquiry as may be considered necessary, that the candidate is suitable in all respects for appointment to the post.

1. The Board reserves the right to conduct medical tests for examining the candidates belonging to PwD category if it deems necessary.
2. AGE:-

The candidates must not be less than 18 years and above 35 years of age as on 07/08/2024.

Category	Age Relaxation
APST	Relaxable upto 05 (five) years.
PwBD	10 (Ten) years upper age relaxation for PwBD (15 years for APST

 

10. CENTRES OF EXAMINATION:-
11. A candidate must give option for 03 (three) centres, in the order of priority, from the under mentioned list of centres. No request for change of centre will be considered later under any circumstance. Hence, the candidates should select the centres carefully, and indicate the same correctly in their applications:
12. a) Bomdila b) Seppa c) Pasighat           d)Aalo
13. e) Itanagar f) Naharlagun g) Ziro                   h) Tezu
14. i) Namsai j) Changlang k) Tawang            I) Khonsa

 

1. The Board will endeavour to accommodate the candidates in centres opted by them. However, the Board reserves the right to cancel any Centre and ask the candidates of that centre to appear from another centre. Board also reserves the right to divert candidates of any centre to some other Centre to take the examination without citing any reasons.

 

11. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES:-
12. The vacancies published are provisional and subject to change. The Board reserves the right to increase or decrease the vacancies for any post in any category due to administrative reasons or in public interest. In case the vacancy position is reduced to any number or even withdrawn by the user department, the Board shall not be liable to compensate the applicant for any consequential damage/loss.
13. The Board reserves the right to reject the candidature of any candidate at any stage of

recruitment.

iii. The Board reserves the right to cancel a part or entire process of examination or a part of it due to administrative reason(s) and in case of unfair means, cheating or other irregularities / malpractice noticed by the Board. The Board also reserves the right to cancel or set up a new

examination centre and divert the candidates to appear at that examination centre, if required.

1. The Board reserves the right to cancel any centre of exam and ask the candidates of that

centre to appear at another centre. The Board also reserves the right to direct the candidates of

any centre to another centre to take the exam. No request for change in date, time and

centre of exam will be accepted under any circumstances.

 

1. The Board reserves the right to change or make amendment in the examination scheme at

any time before the examination, if so required. vi. The candidature of the candidate to the written examination is provisional and subject to the outcome of any direction/decision/order/pronouncement of any Court of Law and mere issue of Admit Card or appearance at the examination does not entitle him/her to any claim for the post.

vii. No request or representations will be entertained for issuance of admit cards after closing date for download of admit cards.

viii. The applicants are advised to fill up the application form carefully. They will not be allowed to edit/modify the details after the closing date. Application with incomplete or invalid details will be summarily rejected.

1. In case an applicant applies multiple forms for the same post, only the latest application form shall be considered by APSSB.
2. Abbreviations used are denoted as under: APST – Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe, PRC Permanent Resident Certificate, UR- Unreserved.
3. Use of Calculator, Laptop, Palmtop, other digital instrument/Mobile/Cell Phone/Pager/ Watches etc is/are not allowed. In case any candidate is caught / found in possession of any gadget/instrument, he/she would be debarred from the examination and legal proceedings shall also be initiated against the candidate.

xii. Candidates are advised not to bring any of the above gadgets in the exam centre as no

arrangements for keeping/security of these items would be available at the centre. xiii. If any candidate uses offensive/abusive/foul language/obscene picture, he/she will be liable for necessary penal action under relevant provision of the IT Act.

xiv. Individual Admit Cards will not be sent to the candidates and have to be downloaded from the website www.apssb.nic.in.

1. Candidates are advised to keep track of the Board website www.apssb.nic.in for any latest information related to the examination.

xvi. All concerned shall note that the Board has established series of checks to ensure that there is no impersonation and mischief. The selected candidates will be subjected to detailed scrutiny including document verification and biometrics. Candidates may also note that their candidature is provisional, and if at any stage of examination they are found involved either in violating any of the guidelines or found involved in any malpractices like impersonation, using unfair means etc. then strict action shall be taken against them which may include police action, lodging of FIR and debarment from all future examinations conducted by APSSB.

 

 

Copy to:

1. The Chairman, APSSB for information please.
2. The Members, APSSB for information please.
3. Notice Board.
4. Office Copy.