Chandigarh Clerk & Steno Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 257 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Chandigarh Administration, Department of Personnel
• Post Name: Clerk and Steno-Typist (English)
• Total Vacancies: 257 (Clerk: 234 | Steno-Typist: 23)
• Application Mode: Online
• Last Date (Chandigarh Clerk Steno Recruitment 2026): 26 April 2026
• Official Website: chandigarh.gov.in
• Helpline Email: dper.rectt@gmail.com

Important Dates

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Fee can be paid online through UPI, Internet Banking, or RuPay Debit/Credit Card. Fee once paid is non-refundable. Wait at least 24 hours after form submission before clicking the payment link.

Vacancy Details — Chandigarh Clerk Steno Recruitment 2026

Clerk — 234 Posts

Steno-Typist (English) — 23 Posts

Note: ESM candidates will consume the point/quota of the category to which they actually belong. *Number of posts are likely to vary.

Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on closing date 26 April 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 27 years

Age Relaxation

Nationality / Citizenship

The candidate must be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal, Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01 January 1962 with intent to permanently settle, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or certain East African/other specified countries. A certificate of eligibility from the Government is required for categories (b), (c) and (d).

Educational Qualification

For Clerk:

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
• Proficiency in operation of computer (Word Processing and Spread Sheets).
• Typing Speed of 35 words per minute in English on Computer.
• ICT Training Course on Computer (CCC) of 80 hours — to be furnished at the time of Document Verification.

For Steno-Typist:

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
• Proficiency in operation of computer (Word Processing and Spread Sheets).
• Stenography Skill Test: Dictation 10 Minutes at 80 w.p.m., Transcription 50 minutes on Computer in English.
• ICT Training Course on Computer (CCC) of 80 hours — to be furnished at the time of Document Verification.

Important: The educational qualification must be declared by the Board/University on or before the closing date. Mere processing of result does not fulfil the qualification requirement.

Selection Process

Selection for Chandigarh Clerk Steno Recruitment 2026 will be done in the following stages:

• Stage 1: OMR-Based Written Examination (Two papers, 100 marks each, total 200 marks)
• Stage 2: Typing Test on Computer (for Clerk) / Stenography and Proficiency Test (for Steno-Typist) — Qualifying in nature only
• Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)

Note: No Interview will be conducted. Minimum 40% marks (40 out of 100) in each paper is required to qualify the written test.

Examination Structure (Scheme of Examination)

Stage 1 — OMR Based Written Test (Common for Both Posts)

Each question carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking. Medium of examination is English.

Stage 2 — Typing / Proficiency Test

How to Apply for Chandigarh Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website of Chandigarh Administration at chandigarh.gov.in.
2. Click on the Online Application Form link for Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026.
3. Fill in all required registration details including name, father/mother name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID correctly as per your certificates.
4. Upload your scanned photograph (JPEG/JPG, 10 to 100 KB) with plain background, without cap or spectacles, and with a full frontal view (80% face).
5. Upload your scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10 to 100 KB). Image dimension should be about 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height).
6. PwBD candidates willing to avail reservation or scribe must upload the Certificate of Disability as per Annexure-VI, VII or VIII at this stage.
7. Note down your login ID and password safely. You will need these to download your Admit Card later.
8. Wait at least 24 hours after form submission before clicking the payment link. Pay the examination fee online through UPI, Internet Banking, or RuPay Debit/Credit Card before 29 April 2026.
9. Preview and verify all details in the application form before final submission. After submission, no changes will be allowed. Take two printouts of the submitted application form and keep them safe.

Important: Do not wait for the last date to apply. Heavy server load near the closing date may cause disconnection or login failure. Apply early to avoid last-minute issues.

Important Instructions

• Only one registration/application form per candidate is allowed even if applying for both posts.
• The written examination will be held in Chandigarh only. If applicants exceed seating capacity, centres may be set up in Mohali and Panchkula.
• Admit Card will be available for download one week before the examination date by logging in on the website.
• Candidates must carry the printout of Admit Card, two passport size photographs, and a valid original Photo-ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, Driving License, etc.) with Date of Birth to the exam hall.
• Bio-Metric attendance with thumb impression and photograph will be captured at the written examination stage.
• Carrying mobile phones or any electronic device in the exam hall will lead to disqualification and debarment.
• Scribe facility is available for eligible PwBD/PwD candidates (blindness, locomotor disability, cerebral palsy). The scribe's qualification must not be above 10+2/Senior Secondary/Intermediate or its equivalent.
• Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour will be provided to candidates who are allowed a scribe.
• Selected candidates will be appointed under Common Cadre and may be transferred and required to serve in any department of Chandigarh Administration.
• Success in the examination does not confer right to appointment unless the department is satisfied that the candidate is suitable in all respects.
• For any clarification, email at dper.rectt@gmail.com with Application/Registration No., Post Applied For, Name, Father's Name, and Date of Birth.
• The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 will be applicable.

Documents Required at Time of Document Verification

• Printout of online Application Form
• Matriculation/Senior Secondary Certificate (as proof of date of birth)
• Bachelor's Degree Certificate from a Recognized University
• All other Educational Qualification Certificates
• Caste/Category Certificate (SC/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ESM as applicable)
• ICT Course Certificate (CCC of 80 hours)
• Undertaking by Ex-Servicemen as per Annexure-I (if applicable)
• Discharge Certificate from Armed Forces (for ESM)
• No Objection Certificate if already employed in Government/Government undertakings

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many total posts are available in Chandigarh Clerk Steno Recruitment 2026?

A total of 257 posts are available — 234 for Clerk and 23 for Steno-Typist (English). The number of posts is likely to vary as stated in the official notification.

2. What is the last date to apply for Chandigarh Clerk Steno Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 26 April 2026 by 11:59 PM. The last date to pay the examination fee is also 29 April 2026 at 11:59 PM.

3. What is the educational qualification required for Chandigarh Clerk post?

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university. They must also have proficiency in computer operation (Word Processing and Spread Sheets) and a typing speed of 35 words per minute in English on computer. An ICT Training Course (CCC) of 80 hours is also required to be furnished at the time of Document Verification.

4. What is the educational qualification for Steno-Typist post in Chandigarh 2026?

For Steno-Typist, candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university, proficiency in computer operation, and stenography skill in English with dictation at 80 w.p.m. and transcription in 50 minutes on computer. CCC of 80 hours is also required at Document Verification.

5. What is the application fee for Chandigarh Clerk Steno Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is Rs. 1000 for UR/OBC/Dependants of Ex-Servicemen/EWS candidates and Rs. 500 for SC/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman candidates. Fee can be paid online through UPI, Internet Banking or RuPay Debit/Credit Card.

6. What is the age limit for Chandigarh Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years of age as on the closing date of online application i.e. 26 April 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD and Ex-Servicemen as per government rules.

7. What is the selection process for Chandigarh Clerk Steno Recruitment 2026?

The selection is based on a two-tier OMR-based Written Examination of 200 marks (two papers of 100 marks each), followed by a Typing Test (on Computer) for Clerks and a Stenography Test for Steno-Typists. There is no negative marking. Document Verification is the final stage.

8. Where will the Chandigarh Clerk Steno written examination be held?

The written examination will be held in Chandigarh only. If the number of applicants exceeds the seating capacity in Chandigarh, examination centres may also be set up in Mohali and Panchkula. The exact examination centre will be mentioned on the Admit Card.

Official Source

This article is based on the official Recruitment Notice issued by the Department of Personnel, Chandigarh Administration. Candidates are advised to download and read the complete Notification PDF from the official website before applying.

Official Website: chandigarh.gov.in — Public Notices

Helpline Email: dper.rectt@gmail.com