Chandigarh Govt Jobs 2026
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Chandigarh's employees moved from Punjab service rules to central civil service rules in 2022, which changed pay and service conditions for new hires. The UT has no public service commission; its departments, police and education department run their own recruitments.
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- Last updated 24 Oct 2026
Latest Chandigarh Govt Jobs
- State Legal Services Authority, U.T., Chandigarh
State Legal Services Authority Office Assistant/Clerk Recruitment 2026
Recently Closed in Chandigarh
- Application status: ClosedClosed on 28 Oct 2026
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Chandigarh Government Jobs at a Glance
- Public Service Commission
- No separate commission. The administration and its departments recruit directly.
- Other main recruiters
- Chandigarh Administration, Chandigarh Police
- Language of administration
- English, with Hindi and Punjabi widely used
- Capital
- Chandigarh
- High Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh
- Teacher eligibility
- CTET
Who Recruits in Chandigarh
UT Administration · Chandigarh Administration departments
Clerks, technical staff and other Group B and C posts, advertised by each department.
Chandigarh Police
Constables and other police posts.
Education Dept · Department of School Education, Chandigarh
JBT, TGT and other teachers for UT schools.
P&H HC · Punjab and Haryana High Court
Court staff, including the Chandigarh district courts.
Eligibility Tests to Clear First
| Test | Conducted by | Needed for | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTET: Central Teacher Eligibility Test | CBSE | Teacher posts in Chandigarh schools. | See the current notice. |
Main Exams in Chandigarh
| Exam | Conducted by | Leads to | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh Police Constable | Chandigarh Police | Constable posts | Written test, physical tests, document verification |
| Chandigarh JBT / TGT recruitment | Department of School Education | School teachers | Written test, document verification |
| Departmental recruitment | Chandigarh Administration | Clerks, teachers, technical and support posts | Per notice |
| Central institutions in Chandigarh | Their own recruitment cells | Nursing, technical and administrative posts | Per notice |
Rules Specific to Chandigarh Notifications
Language: No compulsory state language test. Papers are generally in Hindi and English.
Residence and reservation: Most posts are open to candidates from any state; reserved-category certificates must be in the format the notice accepts.
Preparing for Chandigarh Exams
Expect general awareness plus questions on Chandigarh's planning and history.
General papers overlap with SSC and railway exams.
Things Candidates Often Miss in Chandigarh
- Each department advertises separately, so there is no single Chandigarh recruitment portal to watch.
- JBT recruitment asks for a degree with D.El.Ed. and a CTET Paper I pass, then a written test.
- School teacher notices appear on chdeducation.gov.in, separate from police and other departments.
Popular Government Posts in Chandigarh
| Post | Usually recruited by | Usual minimum qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk / junior assistant | Chandigarh Administration | 12th pass or graduate, with typing |
| Police constable | Chandigarh Police | 10th or 12th pass |
| School teacher | Chandigarh Administration | D.El.Ed. or B.Ed., plus TET |
| Junior engineer | UT Administration | Diploma or degree in engineering |
| Staff nurse | Health department | 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
Do Chandigarh employees follow central or Punjab rules?
Since 2022, Chandigarh's employees are governed by central civil service rules.
Is there a Chandigarh Public Service Commission?
No. Departments, the police and the education department recruit directly.
What qualifies you for Chandigarh JBT posts?
Recent notices asked for graduation with D.El.Ed. and a pass in CTET Paper I, followed by a written test, document verification and a medical examination.