IRB GD Recruitment: Breaking news for aspirants seeking a government job. The Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) has released a recruitment notice through the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board on 13-03-2026.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 23-03-2026. Read this blog post till the end to get all the information, such as the total number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, last date of application, and more.
- 1 IRB GD Recruitment 2026 Overview:
- 2 IRB GD Recruitment Vacancy Details:
- 3 IRB GD Recruitment Eligibility Criteria:
- 4 IRB GD Recruitment Physical Standards Candidate:
- 5 IRB GD Recruitment Physical Efficiency Test
- 6 IRB GD Recruitment Selection Process:
- 7 IRB GD Recruitment Application Fee:
- 8 How to Apply for the Online IRB GD Recruitment!
- 9 IRB GD Important Dates & Links
- 10 Frequently Asked Questions:
IRB GD Recruitment 2026 Overview:
| Organization Name | Indian Reserve Battalion |
| Total Number of posts | Constable (IRBn) – Male, Constable Band (IRBn), Constable Bugler (IRBn), Constable Civil Police (Male), Constable Civil Police (Female), Fireman, and Special Tiger Guard (STPF) |
| Advertisement No. | 04/26 |
| Total Number of post | 984 + 67 Ex-Serviceman |
| Job Location | Arunachal Pradesh, North-East |
| Mode of application | Online |
IRB GD Recruitment Vacancy Details:
In the following table, we briefly mentioned the IRB GD Recruitment vacancy details:-
| Name of Post | APST | UR | EX-SM |
| Constable Band (IRBn) | 39 | 5 | 6 |
| Constable Bugler (IRBn) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Constable IRBn | 185 | 51 | 0 |
| Constable Civil Police (Female) | 115 | 55 | 0 |
| Constable Civil Police (Male) | 194 | 22 | 58 |
| Fireman | 58 | 15 | 3 |
| Special Tiger Guard under STPF | 194 | 49 | 0 |
Note:- Out of 984 vacancies, 67 vacancies are reserved for the Ex-Servicemen category.
IRB GD Recruitment Eligibility Criteria:
To become an IRB GD Constable, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:-
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
IRB GD Age Limit:
The age limit will be fixed from 10/04/2026 for the following posts:
The upper age limit of 5 (five) years has been relaxed for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Candidate’s age must be between 18 and 22 years old.
- For the post of Fireman and Special Tiger Guard under STPF, the age must be between 10 and 32 years old.
- The upper age limit of 5 (five) years has been relaxed for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.
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IRB GD Educational Qualifications:
Candidate must have passed Class 10 (Matric) or equivalent from a recognized board. For the post of Constable Band (IRBn) (reserved for male candidates), they must know how to play the band 🥁, and for the post of Constable Bugler (IRBn) (reserved for male candidates), they must know how tow to play bugle 🎷.
IRB GD Recruitment Physical Standards Candidate:
The candidate must meet the following physical standards –
IRB GD Physical Standards Male Candidate:
IRB GD Physical Standards Female Candidate:
IRB GD Recruitment Physical Efficiency Test
The candidate must pass the following physical efficiency test –
IRB GD Physical Efficiency Test For Male Candidate:
| Event | Minimum Requirements |
| 100 metres | 16 Seconds |
| 1500 metres | 8 minutes |
| High Jump (Maximum 3 attempts) | 107 cm |
| Long Jump (Maximum 3 attempts) | 11 feet |
| Trade Test (playing band) | — |
IRB GD Physical Efficiency Test For Female Candidate:
| Event | Minimum Requirements |
| 100 metres | 19 Seconds |
| 800 metres | 5 minutes |
| High Jump (Maximum 3 attempts) | 90 cm |
| Long Jump (Maximum 3 attempts) | 9 feet |
IRB GD Recruitment Selection Process:
Candidates who applied for the position of Constable Band (IRBn), Constable Bugler (IRBn), Constable (IRBn), Constable Civil Police(Female), Constable Civil(Male), and Fireman will consist of a 3-stage selection process.
Candidates who applied for the post of Special Tiger Guard under STPF will go through 2 stage of selection process.
| Stage I, Stage II, & Stage-III | Stage |
| Constable Band (IRBn), Constable Bugler (IRBn), Constable (IRBn), Constable Civil Police(Female), Constable Civil(Male), and Fireman | Stage I, Stage II, & Stage III |
| Special Tiger Guard under STPF | Stage-I & Stage-II |
The above-mentioned 3 stages of the selection process are discussed below:-
Stage – 1: Written Examination(Multipul Choice Questions) –
The test will comprise the following subjects:
| Subjects | Total Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 25 Questions of 2 marks each | 50 Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 25 Questions of 2 marks each | 50 Marks |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 25 Questions of 2 marks each | 50 Marks |
| Test of English Language and Comprehension | 25 Questions of 2 marks each | 50 Marks |
| Total | 100 Questions | 200 Marks |
Note:- A candidate must obtain a minimum mark of 33% or above in the written examination paper. Candidates who score less than 33% marks overall will be considered ineligible for selection. There are no negative marks.
Stage – 2: Physical Standard Test (PST). Physical Efficiency Test GET) and Trade Test-
Candidates for all posts are required to possess PST and PET qualifications as mentioned against each post in this advertisement.
The candidates for post Constable Band (IRBn) and Constable Bugler (IRBn) will have to qualify for the Trade Test.
Stage – 3: Medical Fitness Test-
Candidates for all posts are also required to qualify for a medical fitness test, as mentioned against each post code in this advertisement.
IRB GD Recruitment Application Fee:
Candidates belonging to the APST category will have to pay Rs 150, and candidates belonging to the unreserved category will have to pay Rs 200 during the online application.
| Category | Application Fee |
| APST | 150 Rupees(Non-Refoundable) |
| Unreserved | 200 Rupees(Non-Refoundable) |
How to Apply for the Online IRB GD Recruitment!
Before applying, candidates should ensure that they meet the necessary terms and conditions of the position. Step-by-step online application process is given below:-
👉 Step 1: Visit the official website https://apssb.nic.in/. Go to the Apply section and click on Apply online and then the “New Registration” section.

👉 Step 2: Fill out all the information you are asked to fill out on the registration form.
👉 Step 3: After registration, click on the ” already registered or applicant login section. Log in with your login ID and password and fill in all the necessary information that is asked of you. Upload your documents and proceed. All done 😂
IRB GD Important Dates & Links
| Online Application Start Date | 23-03-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application End Date | 10-04-2026 (03:00 PM) |
| Date of written test | 10-05-2026 (Sunday) |
| Tentative Date ofPET. PST & Trade Test: | 25-05-2026 onwards |
| Official Website | https://apssb.nic.in/ |
| Official Notification | Download Here |
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| Tentative Date of PET. PST & Trade Test: | Join Here |
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is the last date to apply for the APSSB IRBn & Constable recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date of online application is 10-04-2026
Q: Is there any negative marking in the APSSB written examination?
Ans: No, there is no negative marking in this written examination.






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