Chandigarh Admin Clerk & Steno-Typist 2026 — 257 Vacancies

The Chandigarh Administration has released a recruitment notification for 257 posts of Clerk (234 posts) and Steno-Typist (23 posts) under the Department of Personnel. These are regular (permanent) Group C positions with a monthly salary starting from Rs 19,900. If you have a Bachelor's degree and basic computer skills, this is a great chance to get a stable government job. The last date to apply is 26 April 2026.

Chandigarh Administration Clerk & Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 — 257 Posts

The Department of Personnel, Chandigarh Administration has invited online applications for filling up 257 Group 'C' (Ministerial, Non-Gazetted) posts of Clerks and Steno-Typists. This recruitment is being done under the Chandigarh Administration Group 'C' (Clerk and Steno-Typist) (Common Cadre) Recruitment Rules, 2026. Selected candidates will be appointed on a regular basis and can be posted in any department of the Chandigarh Administration. With 257 vacancies and a straightforward OMR-based exam, this is one of the biggest clerical recruitment drives in Chandigarh this year.

Vacancy Breakdown

Clerk — 234 Posts*

Steno-Typist — 23 Posts*

*Number of posts are likely to vary.

Who Can Apply?

For Clerk

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university
• Computer skills: Proficiency in Word Processing and Spreadsheets
• Typing speed: 35 words per minute in English on computer
• ICT Certificate: Course on Computer (CCC) of 80 hours — to be submitted at Document Verification

For Steno-Typist

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university
• Computer skills: Proficiency in Word Processing and Spreadsheets
• Stenography: Dictation at 80 WPM (10 minutes) and Transcription in 50 minutes on computer in English
• ICT Certificate: Course on Computer (CCC) of 80 hours — to be submitted at Document Verification

Nationality: Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugees (pre-1962), or persons of Indian origin from specified countries with eligibility certificate.

Age Limit

Age as on the closing date of application (26 April 2026):

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 27 years

Age relaxation:

• SC: 5 years (upper age limit 32 years)
• OBC: 3 years (upper age limit 30 years)
• PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years (upper age limit 37 years)
• PwBD (SC): 15 years (upper age limit 42 years)
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years (upper age limit 40 years)
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deducting military service
• Widows/Divorced Women (UR): Up to 35 years
• Widows/Divorced Women (SC): Up to 40 years
• Chandigarh Admin Employees (3+ yrs regular service): Up to 40 years (SC: up to 45 years)

Salary

• Clerk: Pay Level-2 — Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200 per month (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
• Steno-Typist: Pay Level-3 — Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100 per month (7th CPC Pay Matrix)

In addition to the basic pay, you will get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per Central Government rules. Your total monthly take-home pay as a fresher Clerk would be approximately Rs 33,000-36,000 including all allowances.

Application Fee

• UR / OBC / EWS / Dependents of Ex-Servicemen: Rs 1,000
• SC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Rs 500

Payment mode: Online through UPI, Internet Banking, RuPay Debit Card, or Credit Card. Fee once paid is non-refundable. Last date to pay the fee is 29 April 2026.

Selection Process

No interview will be conducted. Selection is purely based on merit in the written test. The typing/stenography test is qualifying only (no marks/weightage).

1. Written Examination (OMR Based) — Two papers of 100 marks each, total 200 marks. Each question carries 1 mark. No negative marking. Medium of exam is English. You need at least 40% marks (40 out of 100) in each paper to qualify.
   • Paper 1 (Morning Session: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon) — 100 marks
     • English (up to 12th level) — 40 marks
     • General Knowledge — 40 marks
     • Computer Proficiency — 20 marks
   • Paper 2 (Evening Session: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM) — 100 marks
     • Mathematics (up to 10th level) — 40 marks
     • Statistics (up to 10th level) — 30 marks
     • Aptitude — Reasoning, Verbal & Non-verbal — 30 marks
2. Typing Test on Computer (for Clerks only) — 35 WPM in English for 10 minutes. This is a qualifying test only — no marks or weightage. Shortlisted candidates (up to 20 times the number of vacancies) will be called.
3. Stenography Test (for Steno-Typists only) — Dictation at 80 WPM for 10 minutes, followed by Transcription in 50 minutes on computer in English. This is a qualifying test only.
4. Document Verification — After the final result, original documents will be checked including educational certificates, caste/category certificates, age proof, and ICT/CCC certificate.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official recruitment website at dper.chdadmnrectt.in
2. Click on "Online Form" or "Registration" to create your account
3. Fill in your personal details, educational qualification, and category information
4. Upload your scanned photograph (JPEG/JPG, 10-100 KB, plain background, no cap or spectacles, 80% face) and signature (JPEG/JPG, 10-100 KB, about 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm)
5. Pay the application fee through UPI, Internet Banking, or Debit/Credit Card
6. Review your application using the Preview option before submitting
7. Click "Submit" and take a printout of your application form for future reference

Important: Applications are accepted in online mode only. No corrections can be made after the final submission. The exam will be held in Chandigarh (may extend to Mohali and Panchkula if needed).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 31 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 06 April 2026 (11:00 AM)
• Application End Date: 26 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date to Pay Fee: 29 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Written Examination Date: To be notified later
• Typing/Stenography Test Date: To be notified later
• Admit Card: Available one week before the exam on the website

• Handle office correspondence, file management, and record-keeping for the assigned department
• Prepare drafts, notes, letters, and official documents using word processing software
• Maintain and update office data in spreadsheets and computer databases
• Assist senior officers with scheduling, coordination, and day-to-day administrative tasks
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, dispatches, and official communications
• Follow government rules and procedures for file processing and record maintenance
• Work with other departments and sections on inter-departmental matters and coordination
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and handle stenographic dictation (for Steno-Typists)