The minimum educational qualification required for this position is 12th Pass (some posts require 10th + ITI/Diploma) (refer to the official notification for the exact discipline, stream or trade required). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.
The age limit is 18–38 years calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories as per central government rules: OBC candidates get 3 additional years, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and PwD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation. Ex-servicemen and certain other reserved categories may receive further relaxation — verify against the official notification.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). Candidates domiciled in Andaman and Nicobar Islands may be given preference in certain categories. Out-of-state candidates can still apply — see the notification for state-domicile requirements specific to this recruitment.
At a glance
OrganizationAndaman and Nicobar Administration
CategoryLatest Jobs
Post / examA&N Administration CHSL Recruitment 2026 – 716 Vacancies
Andaman and Nicobar Administration has released the latest jobs update for A&N Administration CHSL Recruitment 2026 – 716 Vacancies.
716 total vacancies are on offer.
Last Date to Apply: 05 Jul 2026 — don't miss the deadline.
Apply or check online through the official portal — direct links are below.
Overview
Applications are now open for the A&N Administration CHSL Recruitment 2026 – 716 Vacancies recruitment announced by Andaman and Nicobar Administration. A total of 716 vacancies have been opened in this recruitment cycle. Candidates who meet the 12th Pass (some posts require 10th + ITI/Diploma) eligibility and the eligible age range of 18–38 years can apply through the official portal before 05 Jul 2026.
Selected candidates will be placed in the ₹19,900 – ₹1,12,400 (Pay Level 2 to Level 6, 7th CPC) pay scale, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances as per government rules.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification — it is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.
Why apply for this post
A position with Andaman and Nicobar Administration brings stable monthly pay, government pension, medical cover, and housing or HRA benefits — all backed by the central pay commission structure. Selected candidates also gain access to structured training programs, clear promotion pathways, and the opportunity to be posted across different parts of India during their career.
The starting pay scale for this post is ₹19,900 – ₹1,12,400 (Pay Level 2 to Level 6, 7th CPC). Salaries increase through annual increments and time-bound promotions, and the package includes Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance based on posting city, and other government benefits applicable to the cadre.
Age limit
Minimum age: 18 years · Maximum age: 38 years (as on the cut-off date). Age relaxation applies for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years) and PwD as per government rules.
Vacancy details
716
total posts (approx). Category-wise reservation and post-wise breakup are listed in the official notification.
Salary / pay scale
₹19,900 – ₹1,12,400 (Pay Level 2 to Level 6, 7th CPC) — plus DA, HRA & allowances. Final in-hand pay depends on posting and deductions.
Vacancy breakdown (category-wise)
Lower Grade Clerk (Secretariat)426
Forester (Environment & Forests)36
Stenographer OG (Secretariat)33
Village Level Worker (Rural Development)28
Master 1st Class (Shipping Service)26
Tally Clerk (Port Management Board)23
Agriculture Field Assistant13
Master 2nd Class (Shipping Service)13
Chief Engine Driver SG (Shipping Service)11
Other 29 Posts (Various Departments)107
Exam pattern
SectionQsMarks
English Language5050
General Intelligence5050
Quantitative Aptitude5050
General Awareness5050
Documents required
10th / 12th pass certificate and marksheet
ITI / Diploma certificate (if applicable)
Certificate of Competency with STCW endorsement (shipping cadre posts)
Caste / category certificate (OBC / ST / EWS) issued by competent authority
PwBD certificate (if applicable)
Ex-Servicemen discharge book (if applicable)
Recent passport-size photograph and signature scan
Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport)
How to apply
The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.
The Last Date to Apply for this application is 05 Jul 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.
1Visit the official recruitment portal at erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in
2Register using your active mobile number and e-mail ID to create a login account
3Log in and open Advertisement No. 02/HSL/2026 (CHSL Examination 2026)
4Select the post you are applying for and fill in all required personal and educational details
5Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and supporting documents in the prescribed size and format
6Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and retain the payment receipt
7Submit the completed application and download the confirmation receipt for your records
Selection process
The selection process is conducted in 3 stages: Tier-I: Tablet Based Test (TBT) — 200 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes, with 0.25 negative marking, Tier-II: Skill / Trade / Physical Test (qualifying, for applicable posts only) and Document Verification (original certificates). Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.
Tier-I: Tablet Based Test (TBT) — 200 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes, with 0.25 negative markingTier-II: Skill / Trade / Physical Test (qualifying, for applicable posts only)Document Verification (original certificates)
Preparation tips
1Practise English comprehension and grammar from previous SSC CHSL papers — the pattern is similar.
2For General Intelligence, focus on analogies, coding-decoding, series, and syllogisms.
3Quantitative Aptitude at this level covers arithmetic basics — percentages, ratio, time-work and simple data interpretation.
4General Awareness should cover Andaman & Nicobar Islands geography, recent national current affairs, and science basics.
5Avoid random guessing — negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer can erode your score significantly.
6For clerical posts, practise touch-typing daily to meet the prescribed 35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi speed requirement for Tier-II.
The online application window closes on <strong>05 Jul 2026</strong>. Applications open from 15 Jun 2026, so you have roughly three weeks to complete and submit your form.
A total of <strong>716 posts</strong> are being filled across 38 post categories, the largest single opening being 426 Lower Grade Clerk seats in the Secretariat.
Most posts require a <strong>12th pass</strong> from a recognised board. Some technical and trade-based posts additionally need a relevant ITI, Diploma in Engineering, or a Certificate of Competency for shipping cadre positions.
Age is calculated as on the closing date, 05 Jul 2026. For Group C posts it is <strong>18–33 years</strong> (male) and 18–38 years (female, for woman-specific posts). For Group B (Non-Gazetted) posts the limit is <strong>18–30 years</strong>, with standard relaxations for ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen.
Emoluments follow the <strong>7th Pay Commission</strong> structure, ranging from <strong>₹19,900 (Pay Level 2)</strong> up to <strong>₹1,12,400 (Pay Level 6)</strong> per month, plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other applicable UT benefits.
Tier-I is a Tablet Based Test (TBT) of <strong>200 questions for 200 marks</strong> in 120 minutes, with four equal sections: English Language, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. There is a <strong>negative marking of 0.25 marks</strong> per wrong answer.
All applications must be submitted online at the official recruitment portal: <strong>erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in</strong>. No offline or postal applications are accepted.
No. As per Advertisement No. 02/HSL/2026, there is <strong>no SC quota</strong> in this particular notification. Reservations are available for UR (334), OBC (280), ST (42), EWS (60), PwBD (25), and Ex-Servicemen (2) on a horizontal basis.
You've read the details above — now head to the official portal to complete your application. The button below takes you straight to the official application page.
Verified official link: erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in
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