1. Introduction

If you are preparing for Bihar government jobs and you came across APSSB CLDCE Recruitment 2026, let me be very clear from the start:
this is not a general recruitment and not meant for fresh or open-market candidates from Bihar.

Many Bihar aspirants lose time, money, and mental energy applying for exams that were never meant for them. This article exists to save you from that mistake.

This recruitment is conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) under a Combined Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (CLDCE). The keyword you must understand is “Limited Departmental.”

If you are not already working inside the Arunachal Pradesh government system in specific categories, this notification is irrelevant for you, no matter how attractive the vacancy count or salary looks.

2. Key Recruitment Details (Verified & Interpreted)

  • Recruiting body: Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB)
  • Exam type: Departmental promotional exam (CLDCE)
  • Total vacancies: 205
    • LDC: 122
    • JSA: 14
    • Driver: 69
  • Pay level: Level-4 (₹25,500-81,100)
  • Exam centre: Itanagar only
  • Last date: 25 February 2026

Critical reality check:
This is not an All India open exam like SSC CHSL, BSSC Inter Level, or CSBC Constable.

3. Post-Wise Eligibility - Ground Reality Explained

LDC & JSA

You are eligible only if:

  • You are already working as:
    • Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) with 8 years of regular service, or
    • Skilled Contingency Staff with 12 years of service
  • You have passed Class 12
  • Your Head of Department certifies your eligibility

Driver

Eligible only if:

  • You are already working as:
    • Contingency Skilled Driver (10 years service), or
    • Handyman (6 years service)
  • You possess Class 10 / ITI
  • Department certifies your candidature

Bihar Aspirant Reality

If you are:

  • A fresh graduate
  • A BPSC / BSSC / CSBC aspirant
  • Preparing for SSC, Railways, or State-level open exams
  • Not employed in Arunachal Pradesh government service

👉 You are NOT eligible. Stop here.

4. Application Process - Where Bihar Candidates Get Rejected

This is where many Bihar candidates make costly mistakes.

  • Login credentials are not self-generated
  • Credentials are sent by the department you already work in
  • Without departmental certification, you cannot even log in properly
  • Multiple applications = rejection
  • No correction window after submission

Hard truth:
If you somehow manage to fill the form without being a certified departmental candidate, your candidature will be cancelled at verification. No appeal. No mercy.

5. Salary, Posting & Career Growth - Bihar Context Comparison

Yes, Level-4 salary looks decent on paper.

But understand this:

  • Posting is strictly in Arunachal Pradesh
  • Mostly district offices, forest departments, secretariat units
  • Transfers are internal and slow
  • This is a career progression channel, not a fresh-entry job

For a Bihar aspirant aiming long-term:

  • BSSC / BPSC clerical posts offer better state stability
  • CSBC police posts give faster service benefits
  • SSC CHSL provides pan-India mobility

6. Preparation Strategy - Only If You Are Eligible

This section is only for departmental candidates, not Bihar aspirants.

  • Exam level: Comparable to SSC CHSL (but easier competition pool)
  • Subjects:
    • General Awareness
    • Reasoning
    • Arithmetic
    • English
  • Typing test is qualifying only

For Bihar aspirants reading this: 👉 Do not divert preparation from Bihar-specific exams for this paper.

7. Pros & Cons (Mandatory Judgment)

Pros

  • Stable Level-4 government job
  • No negative marking
  • Limited competition (departmental only)

Cons (Deal-breakers for Bihar Aspirants)

  • Not open recruitment
  • Departmental certification mandatory
  • Posting outside Bihar
  • No benefit to BPSC/BSSC exam overlap planning

8. Applicant Checklist (Reality-Based)

Before even thinking of applying, ask yourself:

  • Am I currently employed in Arunachal Pradesh govt service?
  • Do I have required years of service in the same department?
  • Has my HoD certified my eligibility?
  • Am I prepared to work permanently outside Bihar?

If any answer is NO → Do not apply.

9. Conclusion - Honest Mentor Advice

For 99% of Bihar government job aspirants, this recruitment should be skipped without regret.

There is no strategic advantage, no eligibility overlap, and no long-term benefit for Bihar-focused preparation.

Your time is far better spent on:

  • BSSC Inter / Graduate Level
  • CSBC Police / Constable
  • BPSC 69th / 70th
  • SSC CHSL / CGL (if aiming national)

Being selective is not arrogance.
In Bihar’s competitive ecosystem, it is survival strategy.

10. FAQ - Real Doubts from Bihar Students

Q. Can Bihar domicile candidates apply?
No. Domicile is irrelevant here. Departmental service is mandatory.

Q. Is this similar to BSSC Inter Level?
No. This is not open recruitment.

Q. Can freshers apply?
Absolutely not.

Q. Is the exam difficult?
Difficulty is moderate, but eligibility is the real barrier.

Q. Should I apply just to “try luck”?
No. This approach wastes money and confidence.