APPSC CRE Exam Date 2026 Out For ADO, HDO & More Posts, Check Exam Schedule Details

The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced the APPSC CRE Exam Date 2026 for ADO, HDO and other technical posts. The ADO objective test will be held on 10 January 2027, while the written examinations are scheduled for 6 and 7 February 2027. Candidates can check the complete schedule and official notice below.

APPSC CRE Exam Date 2026 Official Notice

APPSC issued the examination-date notification on 13 October 2026 for the Common Recruitment Examination for Group A and Group B Gazetted Technical Posts. The notice confirms the date of the objective Recruitment Test for ADO and the written examination schedule for all five notified technical posts.

APPSC CRE Exam Schedule 2026–27

The APPSC CRE examination schedule includes an objective Recruitment Test for Agriculture Development Officer and a written examination for the notified technical posts. Candidates should check the date and paper details for their respective post.

Examination	Date	Details
Objective Recruitment Test	10 January 2027	Agriculture paper for ADO
Written Examination – Paper I	6 February 2027, Forenoon	Post-specific descriptive paper
Written Examination – Paper II	6 February 2027, Afternoon	Post-specific descriptive paper
General English and General Studies	7 February 2027, Forenoon	Objective paper

Note: The objective Recruitment Test on 10 January 2027 is for ADO only. APPSC has specifically stated that no separate Recruitment Test will be conducted for HDO, Veterinary Officer, Assistant Director (Sericulture) and Dairy Development Officer.

APPSC CRE Objective Recruitment Test Date 2027 for ADO

The objective Recruitment Test for Agriculture Development Officer will be held on 10 January 2027 (Sunday). According to the notification, the test will consist of one objective-type paper in Agriculture.

Particulars	Details
Post	Agriculture Development Officer (ADO)
Exam Date	10 January 2027
Exam Type	Objective
Subject	Agriculture
Number of Papers	1
Total Marks	200
Duration	3 hours

The commission has stated that it is conducting the Recruitment Test based on the number of applications received, to maintain a 1:12 ratio for the written examination. The syllabus for this test will remain the same as that of the written examination previously notified by APPSC.

APPSC CRE Written Exam Date 2027 for ADO, HDO and Other Posts

The written examination for the notified technical posts will be conducted on 6 and 7 February 2027. Two descriptive subject papers are scheduled for 6 February, followed by the General English and General Studies objective paper on the forenoon of 7 February.

APPSC CRE Post-Wise Written Examination Schedule

Post	6 February 2027 – Forenoon (3 Hours)	6 February 2027 – Afternoon (3 Hours)	7 February 2027 – Forenoon (2 Hours)
Agriculture Development Officer	Agriculture Paper I (Descriptive)	Agriculture Paper II (Descriptive)	General English and General Studies (Objective)
Horticulture Development Officer	Horticulture Paper I (Descriptive)	Horticulture Paper II (Descriptive)	General English and General Studies (Objective)
Veterinary Officer	Veterinary Paper I (Descriptive)	Veterinary Paper II (Descriptive)	General English and General Studies (Objective)
Assistant Director (Sericulture)	Sericulture Paper I (Descriptive)	Sericulture Paper II (Descriptive)	General English and General Studies (Objective)
Dairy Development Officer	Dairy Technology Paper I (Descriptive)	Dairy Technology Paper II (Descriptive)	General English and General Studies (Objective)

Important Instructions for APPSC CRE Candidates

Candidates appearing for the APPSC CRE 2026–27 examination should keep the following points in mind:
Note the examination date applicable to the post applied for.
ADO candidates should distinguish between the objective Recruitment Test on 10 January 2027 and the written examination scheduled for 6–7 February 2027.
HDO, Veterinary Officer, Assistant Director (Sericulture) and Dairy Development Officer candidates should follow the written examination schedule.
Check the official APPSC website for updates regarding admit cards, reporting times, examination centres and further instructions.
Read the recruitment advertisement and examination notice carefully before appearing for the examination.
Keep a copy of the official notice for reference while preparing for the examination.

What After the APPSC CRE Exam Date Announcement?

Candidates should prepare according to their post-specific examination pattern. ADO candidates must focus on the objective test and written examination, while other technical post candidates should prepare for the descriptive papers and General English and General Studies. Candidates should check APPSC updates for admit cards, exam centres and further selection details.

FAQs

When will the APPSC CRE objective Recruitment Test be held?

The objective Recruitment Test for Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) is scheduled for 10 January 2027.

When is the APPSC CRE written examination scheduled?

The written examination is scheduled for 6 and 7 February 2027.

What is the total mark and duration of the ADO objective Recruitment Test?

The test consists of one Agriculture paper carrying 200 marks, with a duration of 3 hours.

Which papers are scheduled for 6 February 2027?

Two descriptive subject papers are scheduled: Paper I in the forenoon session and Paper II in the afternoon session. Each paper has a duration of 3 hours.