Chandigarh Administration Clerk Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 257 Group C (Clerk, Steno) Posts

The Department of Personnel, Chandigarh Administration has officially launched the Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications from eligible candidates across India. A total of 257 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive — 234 for the post of Clerk and 23 for the post of Steno-Typist (English) — to be filled on a regular basis under the Chandigarh Administration Group 'C' (Common Cadre) Recruitment Rules, 2026. This is a golden opportunity for graduates who are looking for a stable government job in Chandigarh with a competitive pay package under the 7th Central Pay Commission. The Clerk post falls under Pay Level-2 (₹19,900–₹63,200), while Steno-Typists will be placed at Pay Level-3 (₹21,700–₹69,100). Who Can Apply? Any Indian citizen (or eligible persons from Nepal, Bhutan, or those of Indian origin as specified) between the ages of 18 and 27 years as on the closing date can apply. Relaxations in the upper age limit are available for SC, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Chandigarh Administration employees, and women who are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated. The essential qualification for both posts is a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university, along with proficiency in computer operations (Word Processing and Spreadsheets). Candidates must also possess an ICT Training Course (CCC) certificate of 80 hours, which needs to be submitted at the Document Verification stage. Selection Process: The recruitment follows a clear, transparent, and interview-free selection process. Candidates will first appear in an OMR-based Written Examination consisting of two papers, each carrying 100 marks. Paper 1 (Morning Session) covers English, General Knowledge, and Computer Proficiency. Paper 2 (Evening Session) covers Mathematics, Statistics, and Aptitude (Reasoning). A minimum of 40% marks in each paper is mandatory to qualify. Based on the written test performance, candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:20 ratio for the skill-based tests. For Clerk applicants, this involves a Typing Test in English at 35 words per minute for 10 minutes. For Steno-Typist applicants, a Stenography Test requiring dictation at 80 wpm and transcription in 50 minutes on a computer is conducted. Both skill tests are qualifying in nature and carry no additional marks. The final merit list is based entirely on the written examination marks. In case of a tie, the older candidate ranks higher; if ages also match, the candidate with a higher percentage in their Bachelor's Degree gets priority. Reservation & Inclusivity: Vacancies are distributed across UR, SC, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD categories. The department has ensured accessibility for persons with benchmark disabilities, including provisions for scribes, compensatory time, and passage dictators for visually impaired candidates. Candidates with permanent physical disabilities may also seek exemption from the typing test through a certificate from a Civil Surgeon. Selected candidates will be posted under the Common Cadre of Chandigarh Administration and may be transferred to any department within the administration. The examination is expected to be held in Chandigarh; additional centres in Mohali and Panchkula will be set up if applicant numbers are very high. All candidates are strongly advised to apply well before the deadline of 26 April 2026 at 11:59 PM to avoid last-minute technical issues. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official Chandigarh government website.