The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has released the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Recruitment Notification 2026 to fill 716 Group B (NG) and Group C vacancies across 38 posts. Applications are accepted online from 15 June 2026 to 30 July 2026 (extended window).
Highlights
| Organisation | Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Secretariat, Sri Vijayapuram |
| Post Name | Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 716 (tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via official A&N Administration website) |
| Start Date | 15 June 2026 (12:00 Noon) |
| Last Date | 30 July 2026 (12:00 Midnight – extended window) |
| Official Website | https://erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
- Organisation: Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Secretariat, Sri Vijayapuram
- Advertisement No.: 02/HSL/2026
- Exam Mode: Online Tablet Based Test (TBT) followed by Physical/Skill/Trade Test (where applicable)
- Pay Scale: 7th CPC Pay Level‑2 to Level‑6 (as per post)
Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Post Code | Name of Post | Department | Group | Pay Level | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 195/26 | Laboratory Assistant | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Service | C | Level‑3 | 6 |
| 2 | 196/26 | Stenographer | Chief Pay And Accounts Office | C | Level‑4 | 2 |
| 3 | 197/26 | Lower Division Clerk | Chief Pay And Accounts Office | C | Level‑2 | 5 |
| 4 | 198/26 | Mechanical Foreman | Department of Environment & Forests | C | Level‑5 | 1 |
| 5 | 199/26 | Forester | Department of Environment & Forests | C | Level‑5 | 36 |
| 6 | 200/26 | Stenographer (OG) | Department of Environment & Forests | C | Level‑4 | 3 |
| 7 | 201/26 | Veterinary Compounder | Department of Environment & Forests | C | Level‑4 | 3 |
| 8 | 202/26 | Patwari | Deputy Commissioner (SA) | C | Level‑3 | 8 |
| 9 | 203/26 | Soil Conservation Field Assistant | Directorate of Agriculture | C | Level‑2 | 4 |
| 10 | 204/26 | Agriculture Field Assistant | Directorate of Agriculture | C | Level‑2 | 13 |
| 11 | 205/26 | Godown Keeper | Directorate of Disaster Management | C | Level‑3 | 2 |
| 12 | 206/26 | Laboratory Assistant | Directorate of Education | C | Level‑4 | 9 |
| 13 | 207/26 | Sub‑Inspector of Fisheries | Directorate of Fisheries | C | Level‑3 | 2 |
| 14 | 208/26 | Plaster Room Technician | Directorate of Health Service | C | Level‑4 | 1 |
| 15 | 209/26 | Typist | Directorate of Health Service | C | Level‑2 | 1 |
| 16 | 210/26 | Sales Assistant | Directorate of Industries | C | Level‑2 | 2 |
| 17 | 211/26 | Village Level Worker | Directorate of RD, PRIs & Urban Local Bodies | C | Level‑3 | 28 |
| 18 | 212/26 | Gram Sevika | Directorate of RD, PRIs & Urban Local Bodies | C | Level‑3 | 4 |
| 19 | 213/26 | Master 1st Class | Directorate of Shipping Service (Afloat) | B(NG) | Level‑6 | 26 |
| 20 | 214/26 | Chief Engine Driver (Sea Going) | Directorate of Shipping Service (Afloat) | B(NG) | Level‑6 | 11 |
| 21 | 215/26 | Master 2nd Class | Directorate of Shipping Service (Afloat) | C | Level‑4 | 13 |
| 22 | 216/26 | Marine Radio Operator | Directorate of Shipping Service (Afloat) | C | Level‑4 | 5 |
| 23 | 217/26 | Tally Clerk | Directorate of Shipping Service (Afloat) | C | Level‑4 | 7 |
| 24 | 218/26 | Store Keeper (Dockyard) | Directorate of Shipping Service (Afloat) | C | Level‑4 | 1 |
| 25 | 219/26 | Sales Girl | Directorate of Social Welfare | C | Level‑2 | 1 |
| 26 | 220/26 | Depot Clerk | Directorate of Transport | C | Level‑2 | 8 |
| 27 | 221/26 | Storekeeper | Directorate of Transport | C | Level‑4 | 3 |
| 28 | 222/26 | Weaving Instructor | District Prison, Prothrapur | C | Level‑2 | 1 |
| 29 | 223/26 | Typist‑Cum‑Clerk | Electricity Department, Sri Vijaya Puram | C | Level‑2 | 3 |
| 30 | 224/26 | IT Analyst | Information Technology | C | Level‑4 | 7 |
| 31 | 225/26 | Tally Clerk | Port Management Board, Sri Vijaya Puram | C | Level‑4 | 23 |
| 32 | 226/26 | Marine Radio Operator | Port Management Board, Sri Vijaya Puram | C | Level‑4 | 6 |
| 33 | 227/26 | Lower Grade Clerk | Secretariat, A&N Administration | C | Level‑2 | 426 |
| 34 | 228/26 | Stenographer (OG) | Secretariat, A&N Administration | C | Level‑4 | 33 |
| 35 | 229/26 | Field Assistant | The Municipal Council, Sri Vijaya Puram | C | Level‑2 | 1 |
| 36 | 230/26 | Lower Grade Clerk | The Municipal Council, Sri Vijaya Puram | C | Level‑2 | 9 |
| 37 | 231/26 | Stenographer (OG) | The Municipal Council, Sri Vijaya Puram | C | Level‑4 | 1 |
| 38 | 232/26 | Computer Assistant Gr.-A’ | The Municipal Council, Sri Vijaya Puram | C | Level‑4 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 716 | |||||
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: As per post‑wise eligibility (generally 18‑27 years, relaxations applicable).
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed any of the following as per post requirement:
- 10th Pass
- 12th Pass
- ITI
- Diploma
- Graduate (any discipline)
- Experience: Not required unless specifically mentioned in the post description.
Pay Scale & Salary
The posts are allotted pay levels ranging from Level‑2 to Level‑6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, as per the specific post.
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Important Dates
| Start Date for Online Applications | 15 June 2026 (12:00 Noon) |
| Last Date for Online Applications | 05 July 2026 (12:00 Midnight) |
| Extended Last Date for Online Application | 21 July 2026 to 30 July 2026 |
| Date of TBT Examination (Tier‑I) | To be intimated later |
| Date of Tier‑II (Physical/Skill/Trade Test) | To be notified later |
| Document Verification | To be notified later |
Selection Process
- Tier‑I: Online Tablet Based Test (TBT) – objective type.
- Tier‑II: Physical / Skill / Trade Test (qualifying in nature) for specific posts.
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal: https://erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in.
- Read the full notification (PDF) carefully before proceeding.
- Click on the “Apply Online” button and register using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, certificates, etc.).
- Pay the application fee if applicable (none mentioned).
- Review the entered information, submit the application, and note down the generated Application ID.
- Print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | View Here |
| Official Website | erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in |
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the application?
The extended last date for online applications is 30 July 2026 (12:00 Midnight). - How many total vacancies are there?
There are 716 vacancies across 38 posts. - Who is eligible to apply?
Candidates who have passed 10th to Graduate level (including ITI and Diploma) and meet the age criteria as per the specific post are eligible. - What is the mode of the selection exam?
Tier‑I is an online Tablet Based Test (TBT); Tier‑II involves Physical/Skill/Trade tests for selected posts. - Where can I apply for this recruitment?
Applications must be submitted online through the official portal: https://erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in.