By Mukesh 
Chandigarh Administration Department of 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 the Chandigarh Administration Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026.
Candidates aged 18–27 years who have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University with computer proficiency 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 remain open until 26 April 2026 (till 11:59 PM).
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
Chandigarh Administration Clerk & Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The detailed Recruitment Notice for Chandigarh Administration Clerk and Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 has been issued by the Department of Personnel, Chandigarh Administration. Candidates should thoroughly read the official advertisement to check category-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, reservation rules, examination scheme, selection process, and detailed instructions for filling the application form.
Chandigarh Administration Clerk & Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Chandigarh Administration Clerk & Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
Clerks – 234 (Category-wise)*
Steno-Typist – 23 (Category-wise)*
# ESM and PwBD candidates will consume the point/quota of the category to which they actually belong. * Number of posts are likely to vary.
Chandigarh Administration Clerk & Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Chandigarh Administration Clerk & Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
For Clerk:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University
- Proficiency in operation of Computer (Word Processing and Spread Sheets)
- Skill Test: Typing Speed of 35 words per minute in English on Computer
- ICT Training Course on Computer (CCC) of 80 hours (to be furnished at time of Document Verification)
For Steno-Typist:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University
- Proficiency in operation of Computer (Word Processing and Spread Sheets)
- Skill Test: Dictation – 10 Minutes @ 80 w.p.m.; Transcription – 50 minutes on Computer in English
- ICT Training Course on Computer (CCC) of 80 hours (to be furnished at time of Document Verification)
Age Limit (as on closing date 26.04.2026):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 27 years
Age Relaxation:
Nationality/Citizenship: The candidate must be a citizen of India, subject of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugee settled before 01 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intention of permanent settlement.
Chandigarh Administration Clerk & 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 & 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 (Qualifying Only – No Marks/Weightage)
- For Clerk: Typing Test in English on Computer for 10 minutes @ 35 words per minute
- For Steno-Typist: Stenography in English – Dictation 10 minutes @ 80 w.p.m.; Transcription 50 minutes on Computer
Final selection will be based purely on Written Test marks. No Interview will be conducted.
Chandigarh Administration Clerk & Steno-Typist Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Step 1 – Written Examination (OMR Based): Candidates who qualify with minimum 40% marks in each paper will be shortlisted for the Typing/Proficiency Test in the ratio of 1:20 (20 times the number of vacancies).
Step 2 – Typing Test / Proficiency Test (Qualifying): Shortlisted candidates will appear for Typing Test (for Clerks) or Stenography Test (for Steno-Typists). This stage is qualifying only and carries no marks.
Step 3 – Final Merit List: Prepared based on Written Test marks of candidates who qualify the Typing/Proficiency Test. A waiting list will also be maintained.
Step 4 – Document Verification: Conducted after declaration of final result. Candidates must bring all original and photocopies of educational qualification documents, category certificates, and other required documents.
Tie-breaking: In case of equal merit, the older candidate will rank higher. If age is also equal, the candidate with a higher percentage in the Bachelor’s Degree will rank higher.
Selected candidates will be appointed under Common Cadre and are liable for transfer to any Department of Chandigarh Administration.
How to Apply for Chandigarh Administration Clerk & 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 in all required personal, educational, and category details in the online application form carefully.
Step 4 – Upload a scanned photograph in JPEG/JPG format (10–100 KB), with plain background, without cap or spectacles, full frontal view (80% face).
Step 5 – Upload scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10–100 KB); image dimension approximately 6.0 cm (width) × 2.0 cm (height).
Step 6 – PwBD/PwD candidates must also upload the Certificate of Disability as per Annexure-VI, VII, and VIII, whichever is applicable.
Step 7 – Pay the application fee online (UPI / Internet Banking / RuPay Debit or Credit Card) before 29 April 2026 (11:59 PM).
Step 8 – Preview the application to check all details, submit using the “Submit” button, and keep a copy for future reference. No corrections will be allowed after submission.
Documents Required at 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 Disabilities Certificate (in required format), if applicable
- For ESM: Undertaking (Annexure-I), Serving Defence Personnel Certificate (Annexure-X, if applicable), Discharge Certificate
- Relevant Certificate if seeking age relaxation
- No Objection Certificate (if already employed in Government/Government Undertaking)
- ICT Training Course (CCC) of 80 hours certificate
- Any other document specified in the communication for Document Verification