Andaman and Nicobar Combined Matric Level Exam 2026- Apply for Group C Posts

Andaman and Nicobar Administration Andaman and Nicobar Combined Matric Level Exam 2026, Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection, Salary, Apply Online, PPSC has issued an official notification for the recruitment of Group C (non-ministerial) posts across various departments—covering 194 post codes—through the Combined Matric Level Examination 2026. This recruitment drive is for a total of 1,535 vacancies. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration.

The application process for the Andaman and Nicobar Combined Matric Level Exam 2026 will begin on June 8, 2026, and applications will be accepted until June 28, 2026. Candidates must meet the age requirements, with a minimum age of 18 years and maximum age limits of 30, 33, and 38 years.

Age Limit

Category	Group B(NG) (Male & Female)	Group C – Male	Group C – Female
General (UR)	18 to 30 years	18 to 33 years	18 to 38 years
ST	35 years	38 years	43 years
OBC (NCL)	33 years	36 years	41 years
PwD (Unreserved)	40 years	43 years	48 years
PwD (OBC)	43 years	46 years	51 years
PwD (ST)	45 years	48 years	53 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age as on closing date (Group C posts only)
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (min. 3 years regular & continuous service)	Group C posts: Up to 40 years (45 years for ST)
DRM and Contractual employees including SSCT	40 years of age (45 years for ST) as per A&N Administration circulars

Vacancy Details

Category	Total Vacancies
UR (Unreserved)	704
ST (Scheduled Tribes)	129
OBC (Other Backward Classes – Non Creamy Layer)	535
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	167
PWDs (Persons with Benchmark Disability) – Horizontal	49
ESM (Ex-Servicemen) – Horizontal	10
Grand Total	1535

Eligibility Criteria

Post Name	Education Qualification
Multi Tasking Staff	Secondary School Examination / 10th Standard from a recognized Board / Institution.
Janjati Sevak	10th Standard from a recognized Board / Institution. Candidates must qualify physical standards, endurance test and written test.
Engine Dinghy Operator	10th Standard pass, Diploma in Marine Fitter Trade from recognized ITI or equivalent, and 2 years’ relevant work experience.
Engine Dinghy Helper	Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board / Institution with one year work experience on ship / craft.
Draughtsman Gr-III (Civil)	Matriculation / 10th pass with 2 years certificate course including practical training in Civil Draughtsmanship.
Draughtsman Gr-III (E&M)	Matriculation / 10th pass with 2 years certificate course including practical training in E&M Draughtsmanship.
Surveyor	Matriculation / 10th pass with 2 years certificate course including practical training in Surveyor trade.
Mazdoor-Cum-Attendant	10th Standard pass from a recognized Board.
Driver	10th Standard pass with valid driving licence for light / medium / heavy motor vehicle.
Tractor Driver	10th Standard pass or equivalent with valid Tractor Driving Licence.
Veterinary Messenger	10th Standard pass from a recognized Board.
Driver (Light Motor Vehicle)	10th Standard pass with valid Light Motor Vehicle Driving Licence.
Draughtsman (OG)	10th Standard pass with 2 years certificate course in Civil Draughtsmanship.
Security Inspector	10th pass from a recognized Board with required minimum physical standards.
Forest Guard	10th Standard pass from a recognized Board / University with required physical standards and tests.
Staff Car Driver (OG)	10th Standard pass with valid driving licence.
Heavy Motor Vehicle Driver (OG)	10th Standard pass with valid Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving Licence.
Seacunny	10th Standard pass with 6 years’ experience as Lascar in seagoing vessel, including 1 year as Seacunny.
Lascar	10th Standard pass from a recognized Board / Institution.
Oiler	10th Standard pass from a recognized Board / Institution.
Cook	10th Standard pass and ability to cook various kinds of food items.
Bearer	10th Standard pass from a recognized Board / Institution.
Animal Attendant	10th Standard pass certificate from a recognized Board / Institution.
Safai Karmachari	10th Standard pass from a recognized Board / Institute.
Peon	10th Standard pass from a recognized Board / Institution.
Safaiwala / Sweeper	10th Standard pass from a recognized Board / Institution.
Draftsman	10th Standard pass with 2 years Diploma / Certificate Course in Draughtsmanship Civil from recognized ITI.

• For More Details Read the Official Notification PDF.

Salary

• Pay Scale : Pay Level 1 to Pay Level 5 as per 7th CPC (post-wise).

Selection Process

• Tablet Based Test (TBT) – Online; held at South Andaman, North & Middle Andaman and Nicobar Districts

Tablet Based Test (TBT) Online Examination

Sl. No.	Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration (General)	Duration (VH / Cerebral Palsy)
I	General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25	120 minutes	120 minutes + 40 minutes
II	Numerical Aptitude	25	25
III	English Language (General English)	50	50
IV	General Awareness	50	50
Total		150	150	120 minutes	160 minutes

Andaman and Nicobar Combined Matric Level Exam 2026: How to Apply

• Visit the official website (https://erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in/) of Andaman and Nicobar Administration. Candidate Can Apply Between 08 June 2026 to 28 June 2026.
• Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “Andaman and Nicobar Combined Matric Level Exam 2026”.
• Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
• Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
• Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
• Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.

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