The Chandigarh Administration has announced a recruitment drive for 257 vacancies in the Group C ministerial cadre, including Clerk and Steno-Typist positions. The official notification was released on April 1, 2026, under the Chandigarh Administration (Clerk and Steno Typist) Recruitment Rules, 2026.
Important Dates and Application Process
Online applications opened on April 6, 2026, and the deadline to submit forms is today, April 26, 2026. Candidates must complete the application through the official recruitment portal before the deadline. The last date for fee payment is April 29, 2026.
Vacancy Details and Eligibility
The recruitment drive includes 234 Clerk posts and 23 Steno-Typist posts. Applicants must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university. For Clerk positions, a typing speed of 35 words per minute in English is required. Steno-Typist applicants need a stenography speed of 80 words per minute. The age limit is 18 to 27 years as of April 26, 2026, with age relaxation as per rules. Candidates must also possess an 80-hour Computer Course (CCC) certificate at the time of joining.
Application Fee and Salary Structure
The application fee is Rs 1,000 for General, OBC, and EWS categories, and Rs 500 for SC, ESM, and PWD candidates. Payment must be made online. Selected Clerks will receive a pay scale of Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200 under Level-2. Steno-Typists will be placed in Level-3 with a pay range of Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection process includes a written examination, a typing or skill test, document verification, and a medical examination. The written test carries 200 marks and is conducted in two sessions: the morning session covers English comprehension, general knowledge, and computer proficiency, while the afternoon session includes mathematics, statistics, and reasoning. Both sessions are objective and OMR-based with no negative marking. The typing test is qualifying in nature. Final merit will be based on marks obtained in the written examination.
How to Apply Online
Candidates should visit the official website, access the application link, fill in the required details, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit the form. The detailed notification and application link have been available since April 6, 2026.
