A&N CHSLRE Recruitment 2026 — 716 Vacancies

About This Job

A&N Administration is hiring 716 Group B (NG) and Group C posts through the Combined Higher Secondary Level Recruitment Examination (CHSLRE) 2026. If you have passed 12th Class and meet the post-wise typing, science, trade, physical or shipping certificate requirements, you can apply online. Online applications open on 15 June 2026 and close on 05 July 2026 at 12:00 midnight. Salary ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month depending on the post.

Andaman & Nicobar Administration CHSLRE Recruitment 2026 - 716 Posts

Andaman & Nicobar Administration has released Advertisement No. 02/HSL/2026 for Higher Secondary Level posts across several departments, including Secretariat, Environment and Forests, Shipping Service, Port Management Board, Municipal Council, Agriculture, Health, Education and other offices. This is a single combined recruitment notice, so one application window covers many posts and candidates can choose posts in order of preference. The biggest vacancy group is Lower Grade Clerk, but the same notice also includes stenography, field, IT, lab, shipping and technical roles.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Lower Grade Clerk - Secretariat: 426 posts
• Forester - Environment & Forests: 36 posts
• Stenographer (OG) - Secretariat: 33 posts
• Village Level Worker: 28 posts
• Master 1st Class - Shipping Service: 26 posts
• Tally Clerk - Port Management Board: 23 posts
• Agriculture Field Assistant: 13 posts
• Master 2nd Class - Shipping Service: 13 posts
• Chief Engine Driver (Sea Going): 11 posts
• Marine Radio Operator: 11 posts across Shipping Service and Port Management Board
• Laboratory Assistant - Education: 9 posts
• Lower Grade Clerk - Municipal Council: 9 posts
• Patwari: 8 posts
• Depot Clerk: 8 posts
• Other Higher Secondary Level posts: 62 posts across lab, typist, store, sales, field, IT and technical roles

Category-wise total: UR 334, ST 42, OBC 280, EWS 60. The notice also shows horizontal vacancies for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen.

Who Can Apply?

Common 12th-Level Posts

• Basic qualification: Most posts need Senior Secondary / 12th Class from a recognised board or university.
• Clerk and typist posts: You need 12th pass plus typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer, or the manual typewriter speed mentioned in the annexure.
• Stenographer posts: You need 12th pass plus 80 wpm shorthand and typing speed of 40 wpm manual or 45 wpm on computer.
• Science and lab posts: Laboratory, agriculture, soil conservation, fisheries and field posts usually need 12th with Science/Biology or a related diploma/certificate.
• IT posts: IT Analyst and Computer Assistant roles need a computer diploma, post diploma/PG diploma, one-year computer application/programming certificate or higher IT qualification such as BCA/MCA/B.Tech IT as stated in the annexure.
• Shipping posts: Master, Chief Engine Driver and Marine Radio Operator posts need 12th pass plus the relevant competency certificate, GMDSS/RTIM certificate, swimming/vision requirement or sea-going experience as applicable.

Age Limit

• Group B (NG): 18 to 30 years.
• Group C male candidates: 18 to 33 years.
• Group C female candidates: 18 to 38 years.
• Age date: Age is counted as on the closing date, 05 July 2026.
• ST: 5 years relaxation. OBC: 3 years relaxation.
• PwBD: 10 years for UR, 13 years for OBC and 15 years for ST, as per the notice.
• Ex-Servicemen and eligible government/contract employees: relaxation applies as per the A&N Administration and Government of India rules stated in the notice.

Salary

• Pay Level 2: Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month for many clerical, typist, field and sales posts.
• Pay Level 3: Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month for posts such as Laboratory Assistant, Patwari and Village Level Worker.
• Pay Level 4: Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month for stenography, lab, store, IT, tally and marine radio roles.
• Pay Level 5: Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month for Mechanical Foreman and Forester.
• Pay Level 6: Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month for Master 1st Class and Chief Engine Driver posts.
• You may also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Andaman & Nicobar Administration rules.

Physical Standards

Forester Post

• Height: General male 163 cm, general female 150 cm; ST male 152 cm, ST female 145 cm.
• Chest: Chest standards are prescribed in the annexure for male and female candidates.
• Endurance: Male candidates must complete 25 km walk and female candidates must complete 14 km walk within 4 hours.
• Training: Selected Forester candidates must complete the required forestry training course.

Application Fee

• All candidates except exempted categories: Rs. 100
• Female / ST / PwBD candidates: No fee
• Payment mode: Net banking, Visa/Master/Rupay card, debit/credit card, UPI or QR code.

Selection Process

The recruitment will be done through a Tablet Based Test (TBT) followed by post-wise qualifying tests where needed.

1. Tier I - TBT Online Examination: All online applicants are expected to appear for the objective exam.
2. Tier II - Physical / Skill / Trade Test: This is qualifying in nature and applies only to posts where the annexure or recruitment rules require it, such as typing, stenography, forest, shipping, IT and trade roles.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must upload and produce original certificates for online/in-person verification.
4. Final Merit: Final selection is based on TBT merit and post preference, subject to qualifying the required Tier II test and document verification.

How to Apply

1. Open the A&N Administration recruitment portal at erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in.
2. Use Candidate Corner to register yourself when the CHSLRE application link opens.
3. Fill in personal details, post preference, education details, experience if any, payment details, photo and signature.
4. Choose posts only after checking the Annexure because each post has its own qualification and skill-test rules.
5. Upload the required photo and signature in the prescribed size and format.
6. Pay the Rs. 100 fee if applicable and submit the application before the closing time.
7. Keep your registration number and password safe for admit card, TBT updates and document verification.

Important Dates

• Notice Date: 05 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 15 June 2026, 12:00 noon
• Last Date to Apply Online: 05 July 2026, 12:00 midnight
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 05 July 2026
• TBT Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Date: To be announced

• Handle clerical, field, technical, laboratory, shipping or office work based on the allotted post
• Prepare records, registers, files, reports and online data entries for the assigned department
• Assist department officers with public service, accounts, stores, agriculture, shipping or administration tasks
• Maintain typing, stenography, IT, laboratory or trade-related work standards where the post requires it
• Follow department rules, safety instructions and service procedures during daily work
• Support document handling, citizen service counters, field visits or technical operations as assigned
• Keep official communication, stock, movement, examination or verification records updated