Chandigarh Administration Launches Major Recruitment Drive for 257 Group C Posts
The Department of Personnel under the Chandigarh Administration has officially initiated a significant recruitment campaign, inviting online applications for the positions of Clerk and Steno-Typist (English) within the Group ‘C’ cadre. This initiative aims to fill a total of 257 vacancies on a regular basis, as detailed in the official notification released by the administration.
Key Application Timeline and Process Details
Prospective candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to submit their applications exclusively through the official website, chandigarh.gov.in, within the designated timeframe. The recruitment procedure will be conducted in multiple phases, commencing with a written examination and followed by a typing or proficiency test to assess the skills of applicants.
Important Dates for Chandigarh Administration Recruitment 2026:
- The online application portal opened on April 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM and will remain accessible until April 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
- Candidates have until April 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM to complete the payment of the examination fee.
- The schedules for the written examination, typing test, and subsequent result announcements will be communicated separately via the official website.
Comprehensive Breakdown of Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive is predominantly focused on clerical roles, with 234 vacancies allocated for Clerk posts. The category-wise distribution for these positions is as follows:
- Unreserved (UR): 115 posts
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 36 posts
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 68 posts
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 15 posts
Additionally, within the clerk category, 23 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and 24 posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The PwBD quota is further subdivided into specific categories: visually handicapped (7 posts), hearing handicapped (7 posts), orthopedically handicapped (2 posts), and other disabilities (8 posts).
For the Steno-Typist (English) positions, a total of 23 vacancies have been announced. The distribution across categories is:
- UR: 12 posts
- SC: 4 posts
- OBC: 6 posts
- EWS: 1 post
Out of these, 2 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen, while 4 posts are earmarked for PwBD candidates, including visually handicapped (2 posts), hearing handicapped (1 post), and other disabilities (1 post).
Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Procedure
Candidates must adhere to the online application process, which involves the following steps:
- Visit the official website: chandigarh.gov.in/information/public-notices.
- Click on the relevant recruitment link for either Clerk or Steno-Typist posts.
- Register by providing basic personal details to generate login credentials.
- Fill out the application form thoroughly and upload all required documents.
- Pay the examination fee through the designated payment gateway.
- Submit the completed application form and download a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Note: The notification clarifies that reservations for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are horizontal in nature. This means that candidates selected under these categories will be adjusted against their respective vertical categories—such as UR, SC, OBC, or EWS—and will count towards the quotas allocated for those categories.
