📅 Published: 10 April 2026 ✏️ Last updated: 10 April 2026 📂 Chandigarh · Group C · Sarkari Naukri 👁️ 5 min read

📋Recruitment Overview

The Department of Personnel, Chandigarh Administration has published an official recruitment notice for filling 257 vacant posts of Clerk and Steno-Typist (English) under the Chandigarh Administration Group 'C' (Clerk and Steno-Typist) (Common Cadre) Recruitment Rules, 2026, on a regular basis.

Online applications are accepted from 6 April 2026 to 26 April 2026 at 11:59 PM at the official website: chandigarh.gov.in/information/public-notices

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Candidates selected will be appointed under Common Cadre and will be liable for transfer to any Department under Chandigarh Administration. No interview will be conducted.
DetailInformation
OrganisationChandigarh Administration, Department of Personnel
Post NamesClerk & Steno-Typist (English)
Total Vacancies257 (234 Clerk + 23 Steno-Typist)
Job TypeRegular / Permanent Government Job
Pay ScalePay Level-2 & Pay Level-3 (7th CPC)
Application ModeOnline Only
Exam ModeOMR-Based Written Examination
Official Websitechandigarh.gov.in/information/public-notices
Helpline Emaildper.rectt@gmail.com

📊Vacancy Details — Category-Wise Breakdown

234
Total Clerk Posts
23
Total Steno-Typist Posts
127
UR Posts (Both)
74
OBC Posts (Both)
40
SC Posts (Both)
16
EWS Posts (Both)
Category Clerk Vacancies Steno-Typist Vacancies Total
UR (Unreserved)11512127
SC (Scheduled Castes)360440
OBC (Other Backward Classes)680674
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)150116
ESM — Horizontal Reservation02—02
PwBD — Horizontal Reservation24 (VH-07, HH-07, OH-02, Other-08)04 (VH-02, HH-01, Other-01)28
GRAND TOTAL23423257

* ESM and PwBD candidates will consume the reservation point of the category to which they actually belong. Post numbers may vary.

📅Important Dates & Event Timeline

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Do not wait until the last day. Apply well in advance to avoid website load issues or technical failures. Chandigarh Administration will not be responsible for last-minute failures.
  • 6 April 2026 · 11:00 AM
    Online Application Window Opens
    Official portal: chandigarh.gov.in/information/public-notices
  • 26 April 2026 · 11:59 PM — DEADLINE
    Last Date to Submit Online Application
    No extension expected. Apply before this date without fail.
  • 29 April 2026 · 11:59 PM
    Last Date to Deposit Examination Fee
    Applications without confirmed fee payment will be summarily rejected.
  • To be notified on official website
    Schedule of OMR-Based Written Examination
  • To be notified
    Result of Written Test (OMR)
  • To be notified
    Schedule of Typing / Proficiency Test (On Computer, English)
  • To be notified
    Final Result & Document Verification

💰Pay Scale & Salary (7th CPC)

Clerk — Pay Level 2
₹19,900 – ₹63,200
7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-2
Steno-Typist — Pay Level 3
₹21,700 – ₹69,100
7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-3

In addition to basic pay, candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other allowances as per Central Government rules applicable to Chandigarh Administration employees.

🎓Educational Qualification (as on 26 April 2026)

Post Qualification Required Skill Test Norms
Clerk • Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university
• Proficiency in computer (Word Processing & Spreadsheets)
• CCC Certificate — 80 hours ICT Training Course 		Typing Speed: 35 w.p.m. in English on Computer
Steno-Typist (English) • Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university
• Proficiency in computer (Word Processing & Spreadsheets)
• CCC Certificate — 80 hours ICT Training Course 		Dictation: 10 min @ 80 w.p.m.
Transcription: 50 minutes on computer in English
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Degrees / diplomas obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are accepted, provided they are approved by the Distance Education Bureau, UGC for the relevant period. Carry the UGC approval at Document Verification.

🎂Age Limit & Age Relaxation

All candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age as on the closing date (26 April 2026). The following relaxations apply to the upper age limit:

# Category Age Relaxation in Upper Limit
1SC (Scheduled Castes)+5 Years
2OBC (Other Backward Classes)+3 Years
3PwBD — Unreserved+10 Years
4PwBD — SC+15 Years
5PwBD — OBC+13 Years
6Ex-Servicemen (ESM)3 years after deducting military service from actual age
7Defence Personnel disabled during operations+3 Years
8Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially Separated (not remarried)Up to 35 years
9Widows / Divorced Women — SC (not remarried)Up to 40 years
10Chandigarh Administration Employees (min. 3 yrs regular service)Up to 40 years
11Chandigarh Administration Employees — SC (min. 3 yrs regular service)Up to 45 years
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Age relaxation is not admissible to sons, daughters, or dependents of Ex-Servicemen. Such candidates should indicate their category as "Lineal Descendant of Ex-Serviceman", not "Ex-Serviceman".

📝Exam Pattern & Selection Process

The selection process involves an OMR-Based Written Examination (two papers) followed by a qualifying Typing / Stenography Test. There is no interview.

Stage 1 — OMR Written Examination (200 Marks Total, Same for Both Posts)

Paper 1 — Morning Session (10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon) 100 Marks
English (up to 12th level)40 Marks
General Knowledge40 Marks
Computer Proficiency20 Marks
Paper 2 — Evening Session (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) 100 Marks
Mathematics (up to 10th level)40 Marks
Statistics (up to 10th level)30 Marks
Aptitude — Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning30 Marks

Stage 2 — Skill / Proficiency Test (Qualifying Only — No Marks)

For Clerk Posts — Typing Test on Computer Qualifying
English typing on computer35 w.p.m.
Duration10 Minutes
For Steno-Typist Posts — Stenography Test Qualifying
Dictation in English10 min @ 80 wpm
Transcription on Computer50 Minutes
Selection RuleDetail
Minimum qualifying marks40% in each paper (40 out of 100 marks each)
Negative markingNo negative marking
Shortlisting for skill testUp to 20 times the vacancies from written test merit list
Final merit basisWritten test marks only (skill test is qualifying)
Tie-breaking ruleOlder candidate ranks higher; if DOB is same, higher % in Bachelor's Degree
InterviewNo interview
Exam centreChandigarh (Mohali & Panchkula if needed); venue published 1 day before

💳Application Fee

₹1,000
UR / OBC / EWS / Dependents of Ex-Servicemen
₹500
SC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen
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Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. If fee is not received by 29 April 2026, the application will be summarily rejected without any notice.

Payment accepted via: UPI, Internet Banking, RuPay Debit Card, and Credit Card.

📲How to Apply — Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Visit the official website: chandigarh.gov.in/information/public-notices
  2. Click on the Clerk & Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 advertisement link
  3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate a login
  4. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and category information carefully
  5. Upload a clear passport-size photograph in JPEG/JPG format (10–100 KB), plain background, full frontal face, no spectacles or cap
  6. Upload your signature in JPEG/JPG format (10–100 KB), approx. 6.0 cm width × 2.0 cm height
  7. PwBD/PwD candidates must upload their Disability Certificate at this stage
  8. Use the Preview option to verify all entered details before submitting
  9. Pay the application fee online (UPI / Net Banking / Card) — verify fee payment status in your dashboard
  10. Click the "Submit" button and download/print the completed application form for your records
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No changes are allowed after submission. Requests for correction via post, fax, email, or in person will be summarily rejected. Review every field before clicking Submit.

📁Documents Required at Document Verification

#DocumentWho Must Submit
1Matriculation / Senior Secondary certificate & marksheetsAll candidates
2Bachelor's Degree certificate / provisional certificateAll candidates
3CCC / ICT 80-hour course certificateAll candidates
4SC / OBC / EWS category certificate from competent authorityReserved category candidates
5EWS Income & Asset Certificate valid for FY 2025–26EWS candidates
6Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) certificatePwBD candidates
7Discharge Certificate / ESM documents + Annexure-I undertakingEx-Servicemen
8Lineal Dependent Certificate from Zila Sainik Welfare OfficerDependents of ESM
9Age relaxation certificate (e.g., divorce decree, marriage certificate)If claiming age relaxation
10No Objection Certificate (NOC)Candidates currently employed in a Govt / PSU role
11Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence, etc.)All candidates
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Candidates who cannot produce the valid certificate for the category mentioned in their application form will have their candidature cancelled. They will not be considered under the UR category as a fallback.

❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the last date to apply for Chandigarh Clerk & Steno Recruitment 2026?
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The last date to submit the online application is 26 April 2026 at 11:59 PM. The last date to deposit the examination fee is 29 April 2026 at 11:59 PM.
How many total vacancies are there in Chandigarh Administration Recruitment 2026?
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There are 257 total vacancies — 234 for Clerk posts and 23 for Steno-Typist (English) posts across UR, SC, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD categories.
What is the salary for these posts?
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Clerk: Pay Level-2, ₹19,900 – ₹63,200/month (7th CPC). Steno-Typist: Pay Level-3, ₹21,700 – ₹69,100/month (7th CPC), plus applicable DA, HRA, and other allowances.
What is the age limit for Chandigarh Clerk Recruitment 2026?
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Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age as on 26 April 2026. Relaxations are provided for SC (+5 yrs), OBC (+3 yrs), PwBD (+10 to 15 yrs), Ex-Servicemen, and other categories as per government rules.
Is there a negative marking in the written exam?
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No. There is no negative marking. Each question carries 1 mark. The medium of examination is English. Candidates must score at least 40% (40/100) in each paper to qualify.
Will there be an interview?
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No interview will be conducted. Final selection is based on the merit list prepared from written test scores, subject to qualifying the Typing / Stenography Test.
Where will the examination be held?
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The written examination will primarily be held in Chandigarh. If the number of applicants exceeds seating capacity, additional centres may be set up in Mohali and Panchkula. The venue list will be published on the official website one day before the exam.
Can I correct my application form after submission?
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No changes are allowed after submission. You can edit the form at any time before clicking "Submit" using your registration number and password. Use the Preview option carefully before final submission.
What is the application fee for this recruitment?
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UR / OBC / EWS / Dependents of Ex-Servicemen: ₹1,000. SC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: ₹500. Fee is payable online via UPI, Internet Banking, or Card. It is non-refundable.
Are open / distance learning degrees valid?
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Yes, provided the degree was awarded by a university approved by the Distance Education Bureau, UGC for the relevant period. The UGC approval document must be produced at Document Verification.

Ready to Apply? Don't Miss the Deadline!

Submit your application before 26 April 2026 at 11:59 PM on the official Chandigarh Administration portal. Helpline: dper.rectt@gmail.com

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