Andaman and Nicobar Islands Govt Jobs 2026
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The Andaman and Nicobar Administration recruits for its own departments, with preference for local candidates in many Group C posts. There is no separate service commission, and the Calcutta High Court's circuit bench at Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) covers the islands.
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands Government Jobs at a Glance
- Public Service Commission
- No separate commission. The administration and its departments recruit directly.
- Other main recruiters
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration and its departments
- Language of administration
- Hindi and English
- Capital
- Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair)
- High Court
- Calcutta High Court, Kolkata, with a circuit bench at Port Blair
- Teacher eligibility
- CTET
Who Recruits in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A&N Administration · Andaman and Nicobar Administration and its departments
Clerks, teachers, health staff and other Group B and C posts.
A&N Police · Andaman and Nicobar Police
Constables and other police posts.
Calcutta HC · Calcutta High Court (circuit bench)
Court staff for the islands.
Eligibility Tests to Clear First
| Test | Conducted by | Needed for | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTET: Central Teacher Eligibility Test | CBSE | Teacher posts in UT schools. | See the current notice. |
Main Exams in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
| Exam | Conducted by | Leads to | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&N Administration departmental recruitment | A&N Administration | Group B and C posts | As stated in each notice |
| Departmental recruitment | UT administration departments | MTS, LDC, staff nurse, teacher and technical posts | Per notice |
| Police recruitment | Andaman and Nicobar Police | Constables and other ranks | Per notice |
Rules Specific to Andaman and Nicobar Islands Notifications
Language: Hindi and English are used; check each notice for any local language condition.
Residence and reservation: Many Group C posts prefer or reserve seats for local candidates, as defined in the notice.
Preparing for Andaman and Nicobar Islands Exams
Expect general awareness with some questions on the islands' history and geography.
General papers overlap with SSC and railway exams.
Things Candidates Often Miss in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Port Blair is now officially Sri Vijaya Puram; notices may use either name.
- Online applications go through the administration's e-recruitment portal, erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in.
- Some posts on the islands belong to the Andaman and Nicobar Command, a defence body, and are recruited separately.
Popular Government Posts in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
| Post | Usually recruited by | Usual minimum qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk / junior assistant | UT administration departments | 12th pass or graduate, with typing |
| Police constable | Andaman and Nicobar Police | 10th or 12th pass |
| School teacher | UT administration departments | D.El.Ed. or B.Ed., plus TET |
| Junior engineer | A&N Administration | Diploma or degree in engineering |
| Staff nurse | UT administration departments | B.Sc. Nursing or GNM |
How State Recruitment Works
The usual path is notification, application, written test, any skill or physical test, then documents.
Read the full guide to groups, selection, pay and documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a public service commission for Andaman and Nicobar?
No. The UT administration and its departments recruit directly, and UPSC handles some Group A posts.
Where do I apply for Andaman and Nicobar jobs?
Most administration posts use the e-recruitment portal, erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in. Defence posts under the Andaman and Nicobar Command are advertised separately.