Recruitment under Department of Personnel, Chandigarh Administration 2026
Chandigarh Administration Recruitment 2026: The Department of Personnel, Chandigarh Administration, has released a recruitment notice for Group ‘C’ posts (Clerk and Steno-Typist) on a regular basis. Eligible candidates are invited to apply online for these common cadre positions.
Key Recruitment Dates for Chandigarh Administration Recruitment
- Online Application Starts: April 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
- Application Deadline: April 26, 2026, by 11:59 PM.
- Last Date for Fee Payment: April 29, 2026, by 11:59 PM.
Vacancy Details & Pay Scale– Chandigarh Administration Recruitment
- Clerk: 234 vacancies (UR-115, SC-36, OBC-68, EWS-15, ESM-23, PwBD-24).
- Pay Scale: Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200).
- Steno-Typist (English): 23 vacancies (UR-12, SC-04, OBC-06, EWS-01, ESM-02, PwBD-04).
- Pay Scale: Pay Level-3 (Rs. 21,700 – 69,100).
Eligibility Criteria – Chandigarh Administration Recruitment
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years old as of the closing date. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (e.g., 5 years for SC, 3 years for OBC).
- Educational Qualification:
- Both Posts: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and proficiency in computer operations (Word/Spreadsheets).
- ICT Skill: Mandatory 80-hour ICT Training Course (CCC) certificate.
- Skill Test Norms:
- Clerk: Typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English on a computer.
- Steno-Typist: Dictation at 80 w.p.m. for 10 minutes and transcription in 50 minutes.
Selection Process for Chandigarh Administration Recruitment
The selection will be based on a two-tier OMR-based written examination followed by a skill test.
- Written Test (200 Total Marks):
- Paper 1 (Morning): English (40 marks), General Knowledge (40 marks), and Computer Proficiency (20 marks).
- Paper 2 (Evening): Mathematics (40 marks), Statistics (30 marks), and Aptitude/Reasoning (30 marks).
- Note: Each paper is of 2 hours duration; there is no negative marking.
- Qualifying Test: A typing/stenography test will be conducted for those who clear the written exam; this stage is qualifying only.
Application Fee– for Chandigarh Administration Recruitment
- UR/OBC/EWS/Dependents of ESM: Rs. 1,000/-.
- SC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 500/-.
How to Apply for Chandigarh Administration Recruitment
Interested candidates must apply through the official Chandigarh Administration website: https://chandigarh.gov.in. Ensure you have scanned copies of your photograph and signature (10-100 KB) ready before starting the process.