IRB Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 984 IRB GD Constable & Other Posts

The Arunachal Service Selection Board is going to fill 984 IRB GD Constable & Other posts in various departments across the state. For this purpose, the online application process for IRB Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 04/2026) is ongoing continuously, and the last date to apply for these posts is 10 April 2026. A good chance for 10th pass candidates aiming to build a career in the police and defence services.

All interested candidates can check all the major highlights of the Indian Reserve Battalion General Duty posts, such as eligibility, selection process, application dates, and more. The IRB GD Constable (IRBn) posts in this recruitment drive are reserved for male candidates, whereas female candidates are eligible to apply for Constable Civil Police posts under the same recruitment process.

IRB Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The IRB GD Recruitment 2026 notification for constable posts is now available on the official website at apssb.nic.in. This notification includes key details, which are mandatory for every candidate, to cross-check the details before applying for IRB GD Constable posts. Also, for future reference, candidates can find the direct download link to the IRB GD recruitment Notification PDF in the article below.

Download IRB Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF 

IRB GD Constable Recruitment 2026

The IRB GD is commonly known as the Indian Reserve Battalion General Duty Constable. To get the Constable Band, Constable Bugler, Constable IRBn and other posts, every candidate must meet the criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit. After applying, candidates will be selected through multiple stages such as written examination, physical & trade test and other stages.

Indian Reserve Battalion Vacancy 2026: Post-wise

Through the IRB GD Constable vacancy 2026, a total of 984 Constable posts will be filled with eligible candidates who will clear all the stages as part of the recruitment process.

IRB GD Constable 2026 – APST vs UR Category Explained

• APST (Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe): Application fee is ₹150. Height requirement is relaxed (160 cm or even 152 cm for Tirap/Changlang/Longding districts). APST candidates get a higher number of reserved vacancies (787 out of 984).
• UR (Unreserved): Application fee is ₹200. The standard height requirement of 165 cm applies. 197 vacancies are open for UR candidates.

Can Female Candidates Apply for IRB GD Constable 2026?

Yes, but only for Constable Civil Police (Female) posts. A total of 170 vacancies are available for female candidates under this recruitment. All other posts like Constable IRBn, Constable Band, Constable Bugler, Fireman, and Special Tiger Guard, are reserved for male candidates only.

IRB Recruitment 2026: Online Apply Date

The online application form link is already activated on the official portal at apssb.nic.in. Candidates applying for Constable Band, Constable Bugler, and other posts must upload all required original documents with accurate and valid information on the portal. The last date to submit the online application form is 10 April 2026. For the convenience of candidates, a direct link to the online application form for the IRB GD Constable Vacancy 2026 is provided below.

IRB Recruitment 2026 Apply Online- Link Active 

What is the Application Fee?

While applying for the IRB GD Constable Recruitment 2026, candidates have to submit the online application form fee through any mode, such as debit card, credit card or net banking, etc. This application fee is non-refundable, and without this, the application form will be rejected at any level.

Steps to Submit the IRB Recruitment 2026 Online Application Form

Here, candidates can get the simple and easy steps and guidance to apply online for the IRB General Duty (GD) Constable 2026 posts.

• Visit the official website: apssb.nic.in
• Read the notification for eligibility and details
• Click on “Special Recruitment Examination For Uniformed Services- 2026 Apply Online”
• Register with basic details (name, mobile, email)
• Log in using your ID and password
• Fill the application form carefully
• Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates)
• Pay the application fee online
• Review all details before submitting
• Submit the form and download the confirmation
• Take a printout for future use

IRB GD Constable Exam Date 2026

The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has officially announced the exam dates for IRB GD Constable Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 04/2026). Candidates can check all the important exam dates in the table below.

Candidates should regularly visit the official website apssb.nic.in to stay updated on admit card release and exam centre details.

IRB GD Constable 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Here, for the convenience of candidates, we have provided the eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit.

Educational Qualification

Age Limit

Stages of the Selection Process

After applying for the IRB GD Constable Recruitment 2026, every candidate must undergo multiple stages of the selection pro

cess, which will be conducted by APSSB at various centres across the state. The key stages of the recruitment process are listed below:

1. Written Examination: The written examination consists of 100 Questions for 200 marks
2. Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Check Physical standards(Height and Chest ) and fitness
3. Trade Test & Medical:  Candidates must be medically fit (Only for Band/Bugler Posts)
4. Document Verification: Candidates’ Original documents will be checked
5. Medical Examination: Candidates’ health and fitness will be checked.

IRB GD Constable Physical Standards

The following table shows the IRB Recruitment 2026 category-wise physical standards required for the recruitment:

The No Negative Marking: Advantage

Most competitive exams have included negative marking. But in the Indian Reserve Battalion, the General Duty Constable exam does not include any type of negative marking.

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 200 (2 marks per question)
• Negative Marking: Zero / None
• Qualifying Marks: Minimum 33%

IRB GD Constable Exam Pattern 2026

The IRB GD Constable examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions, with each subject carrying 25 questions of 2 marks each and a total duration of  2 hours. Here, for the ease of the candidates, we have provided the IRB GD Constable Syllabus and Exam pattern details in the article below

What is the Salary Package For IRB GD Constable 2026?

As per the IRB GD Constable 2026 notification, the salary starts at a basic pay of ₹21,700 and can go up to ₹69,100 over time. In addition to this, you will receive state government allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA).

For posts like the Special Tiger Guard (STPF) or Fireman, there may be additional specific hardship or risk allowances depending on the nature and location of the duty.