Kamal Ghorui
The Department of Personnel, Chandigarh Administration has invited online applications for recruitment to Clerk and Steno-Typist (English) posts under Group ‘C’ cadre. As per the official notification, a total of 257 vacancies will be filled through this drive on a regular basis. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website, chandigarh.gov.in, within the specified timeline. The recruitment will be conducted in multiple stages, including a written examination followed by a typing or proficiency test.
Chandigarh Administration recruitment 2026 : Important dates
The online application process commenced on April 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM and will remain open until April 26, 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates will be allowed to pay the examination fee until April 29, 2026 (11:59 PM). The schedule for the written examination, typing test, and subsequent results will be announced separately on the official website.
Vacancy details for Clerk and Steno-Typist posts
The recruitment drive is largely focused on clerical positions, with 234 vacancies announced for Clerk posts. The category-wise distribution 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, 23 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and 24 posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) within the clerk category. The PwBD quota includes sub-categories such as visually handicapped (7), hearing handicapped (7), orthopedically handicapped (2), and other disabilities (8).Meanwhile, a total of 23 vacancies have been announced for Steno-Typist (English) posts. The distribution is as follows:
- 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), hearing handicapped (1), and other disabilities (1).
How to apply for Chandigarh Administration recruitment 2026
Candidates must submit their applications in online mode only. Here are the steps to apply:
- Visit the official website: chandigarh.gov.in/information/public-notices
- Click on the relevant recruitment link for Clerk/Steno-Typist posts
- Register using basic details and generate login credentials
- Fill out the application form and upload required documents
- Pay the examination fee and submit the form
- Download and save a copy of the confirmation page for future reference
Direct link to apply for Chandigarh Administration recruitment 2026.Note: The notification specifies that reservations for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are horizontal in nature. This means candidates selected under these categories will be adjusted against their respective vertical categories — UR, SC, OBC, or EWS — and will consume that category’s quota.
