Kamal Ghorui
The Chandigarh Administration has announced recruitment for 257 posts, including Clerks and Steno-Typists, under the Group C ministerial cadre. The notification, issued on April 1, 2026, outlines regular appointments governed by the Chandigarh Administration (Clerk and Steno Typist) Recruitment Rules, 2026.Online applications opened on April 6, 2026, and the last date to submit forms is today, April 26, 2026. Candidates seeking to apply must complete the process through the official recruitment portal before the deadline. The last date for fee submission is April 29, 2026.Vacancy details and eligibility criteriaThe recruitment drive covers 234 Clerk posts and 23 Steno-Typist posts. Applicants must hold a graduate degree from a recognised university. For Clerk positions, English typing speed of 35 words per minute is required, while Steno-Typist applicants must have stenography speed of 80 words per minute.The age limit is set between 18 and 27 years, with April 26, 2026, as the cut-off date for calculation. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided as per applicable rules. Candidates must also possess an 80-hour Computer Course (CCC) certificate at the time of joining.Application fee and salary structureThe application fee is Rs 1000 for General, OBC and EWS categories, while SC, ESM and PWD candidates are required to pay Rs 500. Payment is to be made online.Selected candidates for Clerk posts 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 patternThe selection process includes a written examination, followed by 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 consists of English comprehension, general knowledge and computer proficiency, while the afternoon session covers 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 prepared based on marks obtained in the written examination.Steps to apply onlineCandidates must 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.
