A&N Police Group B/C Recruitment 2026 - 498 Vacancies

About This Job

Andaman & Nicobar Police has opened recruitment for 498 Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts across executive policing, police radio, transport, marine force, fire services, and IRBn units. The application last date has been extended to 10 June 2026 via official press releases dated 14 May 2026 and 26 May 2026. Apply only through the official online portal from 27 April 2026 to 10 June 2026. The pay starts at Rs. 18,000 and goes up to Rs. 1,12,400 depending on the post, and most candidates will face PM&ET, a written examination, and trade test where applicable.

A&N Police Group B/C Recruitment 2026 — 498 Posts

This notice covers vacancies in 6 police and support wings: Executive Branch, Police Radio Organization, Police Motor Transport, Police Marine Force, Fire & Emergency Services, and India Reserve Battalion. The recruitment is through online mode only, women candidates are encouraged to apply, and the posts are not suitable for PwD candidates.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Executive Branch: 219 vacancies including Sub-Inspector (Executive), Constable (Executive), Bandsmen, Safaikaramchari, and follower trades
• Police Radio Organization: 108 vacancies including Radio Operator, Radio Technician, Cipher Operator, Fitter Electrician, Diesel Mechanic, VHF Operator, and Follower Messenger
• Police Motor Transport: 23 vacancies including Sub-Inspector (PMT), Dealing Assistant, Store Keeper, Assistant Mechanic, Mechanic Helper, and Constable Driver
• Police Marine Force: 13 vacancies including Sub-Inspector (Master), Police Constable (Greaser), and Police Constable (Lascar)
• Fire & Emergency Services: 99 vacancies including Sub-Inspector (Station Officer), Firemen, Police Constable Driver, Safaikaramchari, Follower Cook, and Follower Daftry
• IRBn: 36 vacancies including Sub-Inspector (GD), Constable (GD), Constable (Wireless), Nursing Assistant, Constable Barber, Constable Water Carrier, and Constable Safai Karamchari
• Total: 498 vacancies

Who Can Apply?

The qualification changes by post — ranging from 10th pass roles up to 12th pass, graduate, diploma, engineering, ITI, and marine certificate level posts. Many posts require a valid driving licence.

Salary

The pay spans Pay Matrix Level 1 to Level 6. The lowest starting basic pay is Rs. 18,000 and the highest notified range reaches Rs. 1,12,400.

• Level 6: Rs. 35,400–Rs. 1,12,400 for Sub-Inspector and ASI family posts
• Level 4: Rs. 25,500–Rs. 81,100 for constable-grade and technical support roles
• Level 3: Rs. 21,700–Rs. 69,100 for trades and constable categories
• Level 2: Rs. 19,900–Rs. 63,200 for selected support and driver-related posts
• Level 1: Rs. 18,000–Rs. 56,900 for follower and sanitation support posts

Age Limit

Different post families have different upper age limits (18–25, 18–30, 18–33, up to 38 for female candidates in some posts). ST relaxation: 5 years; OBC relaxation: 3 years. Central Government servants and Ex-Servicemen also get relaxation as notified.

Selection Process

1. Online application screening
2. PM&ET — qualifying only, no marks added
3. Written Examination — objective MCQ with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer
4. Trade Test — for relevant technical and driving posts
5. Document Verification

How to Apply

1. Visit erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in and open the Candidate Corner
2. Register and select the Group B (NG) and Group C recruitment notice for A&N Police
3. Choose the exact post — eligibility, age, physical standards, and trade rules differ by post
4. Complete your online application before 10 June 2026

Important Dates

• Online application start date: 27 April 2026
• Last date to apply online (extended): 10 June 2026
• PM&ET, written exam, and admit card dates: To be announced

• Maintain law and order, patrol assigned areas, and support public safety duties in executive police posts
• Operate radio, VHF, and communication equipment for field coordination and emergency response
• Drive police, transport, and fire service vehicles while following route, safety, and readiness protocols
• Handle marine patrol or engine-room support work in police marine force posts with the required certificates
• Carry out workshop, electrical, diesel, and vehicle maintenance tasks in technical and transport units
• Support fire response, rescue preparation, and station duties in Fire and Emergency Services posts
• Manage stores, records, messenger work, sanitation support, and unit housekeeping in assigned support roles