Chandigarh Administration Clerk Recruitment 2026 Out at chandigarh.gov.in
Chandigarh Administration Department Personnel Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment Notification 2026 has been released on 04 April 2026 on the official website chandigarh.gov.in. A total of 257 vacancies have been announced through Chandigarh Administration Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026.
Candidates aged between 18-27 years who have a bachelor's degree with computer proficiency from a recognized university are eligible to apply for these Clerk and Steno-typist vacancies. The online application process for Chandigarh Administration Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 started on 06 April 2026 and will be open till 26 April 2026 (till 11:59 PM).
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct link given below in this article.
Chandigarh Administration Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Detailed recruitment notice for Chandigarh Administration Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 has been released by the Department of Personnel, Chandigarh Administration. Candidates should read the official advertisement thoroughly to check category-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, reservation rules, examination scheme, selection process and detailed instructions to fill the application form.
Chandigarh Administration Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Chandigarh Administration Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
Clerk- 234 (category-wise)*
Steno-typist – 23 (category-wise)*
# ESM and PWBD candidates will consume the marks/quota of the category to which they actually belong. *The number of posts is likely to vary.
Chandigarh Administration Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Chandigarh Administration Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification:
For Clerk:
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
- Proficiency in operating computers (word processing and spread sheets)
- Skill Test: Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English on computer.
- 80 Hours ICT Training Course (CCC) on Computer (to be submitted at the time of document verification)
For Steno-Typist:
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
- Proficiency in operating computers (word processing and spread sheets)
- Skill Test: Dictation – 10 minutes @ 80 words per minute; Transcription – 50 minutes on computer in English
- 80 Hours ICT Training Course (CCC) on Computer (to be submitted at the time of document verification)
Age Limit (Last date as on 26.04.2026):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 27 years
Age Relaxation:
Nationality/Citizenship: The candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee settled before 01 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin coming from the specified countries with the intention of permanent residence.
Chandigarh Administration Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Fee can be paid online through UPI, Internet Banking or RuPay Debit/Credit Card. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Applications without fee will be summarily rejected.
Chandigarh Administration Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 – Scheme of Examination
Stage 1 – Written Test (OMR Based): 200 Marks (Common for both Clerk and Steno-Typist posts; No negative marking; Medium: English)
Paper 1 – Morning Session (10:00 am to 12:00 noon): 100 marks
Paper 2 – Evening Session (2:00 PM to 4:00 PM): 100 Marks
Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in each paper (i.e., 40 out of 100).
Stage 2 – Typing/Proficiency Test (Aptitude only – No marks/weightage)
- For Clerk: Typing test in English at the rate of 35 words per minute for 10 minutes on computer.
- For Steno-Typist: Shorthand in English – Dictation 10 minutes @ 80 words per minute; Transcription on computer 50 minutes
The final selection will be completely based on the written examination marks. No interview will be conducted.
Chandigarh Administration Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Stage 1 – Written Examination (OMR Based): Candidates qualifying with minimum 40% marks in each paper will be shortlisted for typing/proficiency test in the ratio of 1:20 (20 times the number of vacancies).
Stage 2 – Typing Test/Proficiency Test (Qualification): Shortlisted candidates will appear for Typing Test (for Clerks) or Stenography Test (for Steno-typists). This stage is qualifying only and carries no points.
Step 3 – Final Merit List: Prepared on the basis of written examination marks of the candidates who have qualified the typing/proficiency test. A waiting list will also be maintained.
Step 4 – Document Verification: Held after the declaration of final results. Candidates must bring all originals and photocopies of educational qualification documents, category certificates and other required documents.
Tie-breaking: In case of equal qualification, the candidate with older age will be given a higher rank. If the age is also same, then the candidate with higher percentage in graduation degree will be ranked higher.
Selected candidates will be appointed under Common Cadre and will be liable for transfer to any department of Chandigarh Administration.
How to Apply for Chandigarh Administration Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026
step 1 - Visit the official website: chandigarh.gov.in/information/public-notices
step 2 - Click on the online application link and register with your details.
step 3 - Fill all the required personal, educational and category details carefully in the online application form.
step 4 - Upload a scanned photograph in JPEG/JPG format (10-100 KB), with plain background, without cap or glasses, with full frontal view (80% face).
Step 5 - Upload scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10-100 KB); Image dimensions approximately 6.0 cm (width) × 2.0 cm (height).
Step 6 - PwBD/PwD candidates are also required to upload Disability Certificate as per Annexure-VI, VII and VIII, as applicable.
Step 7 - Pay the application fee online (UPI/Internet Banking/RuPay Debit or Credit Card) before 29th April 2026 (11:59 PM).
Step 8 - Preview the application to check all the details, submit using the “Submit” button, and retain a copy for future reference. No corrections will be allowed after submission.
Documents required at the time of document verification
- Matriculation/Senior Secondary Certificate
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
- All other educational qualification certificates
- Caste/Category Certificate (SC/OBC/EWS/PWBD/ESM), if applicable
- Persons with benchmark disability certificate (in required format), if applicable
- For ESM: Undertaking (Annexure-I), Serving Defense Personnel Certificate (Annexure-X, if applicable), Discharge Certificate
- Relevant certificate if seeking age relaxation
- No Objection Certificate (if already working in Government/PSU)
- 80 Hour ICT Training Course (CCC) Certificate
- Any other document specified in the communication for document verification