Combined Matric Level Examination 2026
The Andaman and Nicobar Administration Secretariat has announced the official recruitment notice for various Group 'C' Non-Ministerial positions. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates across the islands.
đĸ Key Information & Dates
đ List of Posts Offered
Applications are open for the following matric-level positions across different administrative departments:
- Multi-Tasking Staff: Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS).
- Security & Caretaking: Security Inspector, Ward Attender, Care Taker, and Chowkidar.
- Field & Transport Roles: Staff Car Driver, Heavy Vehicle Driver, Light Vehicle Driver, Tractor Driver, and Tractor Mate.
- Marine & Shipping Roles: Engine Dinghy Operator, Engine Dinghy Helper, Deck Rating, Engine Room Rating, Utility Hand, Jettyman, Greaser, Seacunny, and Lascar.
- Technical & Engineering Assistants: Draughtsman Grade-III (Civil / EBM), Surveyor, Surveyor Tracer, and Blueprint Operator.
- Industrial & Skilled Trade: Technical Assistant (Coir), Skilled Worker (Coir / Carpentry / BS), Blacksmith Grade-II, Tinsmith Grade-II, Coppersmith Grade-II, Hammerman, and Junior Carpenter.
- Office & Institutional Support: Peon, Safai Karmachari, Safaiwala, Sweeper, Ayah, Assistant Store Keeper, Log Writer, and Copy Holder.
- Hospitality & Domestic Staff: Cook, Bearer, Table Boy, and Hostel Attendant.
- Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance: Electrician, Auto Electrician, Electrician Grade-A, Lineman, Fitter (Electrical / Mechanical), Turner, and Machinist.
- Educational & Lab Assistants: Laboratory Attendant, Library Attendant, Junior Library Attendant, and Museum Attendant.
- Department-Specific Roles: Forest Guard, Animal Attendant, Mazdoor-cum-Animal Attendant, Regular Mazdoor, Khalasi, Weighman, Manual Assistant, Chainman, and Base Worker.
- Law Enforcement & Safety: Warder (Male) and Warder (Female).
đ Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Unreserved (UR): 704 Vacancies
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 535 Vacancies
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 167 Vacancies
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 129 Vacancies
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwDs): 49 Vacancies
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 10 Vacancies
đĄ Eligibility & Exam Fee
- Educational Qualification: 10th Standard (Matriculation) passed or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 years for males and 18 to 38 years for females (Standard age relaxations apply for specified categories).
- Application Fee: âš100/- (All female candidates, Scheduled Tribes, and PwD candidates are completely exempted from payment).
đ Examination Pattern (Tablet-Based Test)
| Subject |
Questions |
Max Marks |
Duration |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
120 Minutes
(2 Hours) |
| Numerical Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
| General English |
50 |
50 |
| General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
* There will be a negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
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