The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued Advertisement No. 4/2025 for recruitment to 25 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE). Applications are invited from eligible Upper Division Clerks (UDCs) and Senior Secretariat Assistants (SSAs) with 6 years of service and a Graduation degree. The last date for submission is 30 October 2025 (3:00 PM).
Note: This recruitment is departmental LDCE-based and only for eligible serving candidates of AP cadre. Please read the official notification carefully before applying.
Educational: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Service Requirement: Minimum 6 years of regular service as UDC (District Ministerial Cadre) or Senior Secretariat Assistant (Secretariat Clerical Service).
Performance: At least 5 consecutive years of “Very Good” grading in ACR/APAR.
💲 Application Fee
APST Candidates: ₹150
Other Candidates: ₹200
Payment Mode: IPO (Indian Postal Order)
📅 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
25 September 2025
Last Date to Apply
30 October 2025 (3:00 PM)
Written Examination
28 November 2025 (Friday)
Viva Voce
To be notified separately
📝 Selection Process
Candidates will undergo written examination followed by Viva-Voce.
Paper
Marks
General English (Objective)
100
AP Secretariat Manual / Drafting / GK
80
FR & SR / GFR / CCS (CCA)
100
ACR Grading
20
Viva Voce
40
Total
340
📝 How to Apply
Download the prescribed application form from appsc.gov.in.
Get the form duly recommended by the Cadre Controlling Authority with ACR/APAR grading details (last 5 years).
How many vacancies are announced under APPSC ASO Recruitment 2025? There are a total of 25 posts (20 reserved for APST and 5 unreserved).
What is the last date to apply for APPSC ASO Recruitment 2025? The last date to submit applications is 30 October 2025, 3:00 PM.
What is the eligibility for APPSC ASO Recruitment 2025? Candidates must have a Graduation degree, 6 years of regular service as UDC/SSA, and 5 years of “Very Good” ACR/APAR grading.
What is the application fee for APPSC ASO Recruitment 2025? ₹150 for APST candidates and ₹200 for other candidates, payable via IPO.
When will the APPSC ASO Written Exam be held? The written exam is scheduled for 28 November 2025 (Friday). Viva Voce dates will be announced later.
Disclaimer: Information above is as per official APPSC Advertisement No. 4/2025. Always confirm details from the official notification and APPSC website before applying.
