Editor, We would like to appeal to the chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission to kindly conduct a preliminary examination for shortlisting candidates for the viva voce stage for assistant professor recruitment, instead of relying solely on API criteria. While academic achievements are important, the API-based system does not always ensure equal opportunity
Editor, Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, stands as the administrative and political heart of the state. As the city expands in population and infrastructure, it also faces a growing urban challenge that can no longer be ignored – the problem of solid waste disposal. What was once a manageable municipal function has now become
Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the chairman, APPSC, and the authorities concerned towards an important issue regarding the ongoing Arunachal Engineering Service Examination interviews. During the course of the ongoing interviews, it has been observed by several aspirants that some candidates appearing under the PwD (persons with disabilities) category seem physically normal
Editor, Even after months of RTI appeals, the APPSC has failed to release the answer sheet (QCAB) for the APPSCE mains exam. Meanwhile, it has been observed that there has been a huge disparity in the scoring trend across the optional subjects, in which allegedly geography and PSIR have performed the poorest, failing to cross
Editor, Public money carries public responsibility. Every rupee spent by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh is drawn from the hard-earned contributions of its people. Therefore, it is not only a right but a duty of citizens to question how state funds are utilised – especially when significant amounts are allocated to events such as ‘Mrs
Editor, I, along with other aspirants, humbly request the APPSC to consider applying moderation for the optional papers in the upcoming APPSCCE (mains), which is scheduled to be held this December. Many aspirants are disheartened by the previous year’s results due to the disproportionate marking scheme. In one optional, toppers are scoring in the 230s,
Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned and the general public to a devastating fire incident that occurred on Sunday morning at approximately 6 am near Upper C Sector, Itanagar. The tragic incident resulted in the complete destruction of two residential houses. Along with the houses, valuable traditional ornaments and
Editor, I wish to draw attention of the chairman, Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), regarding the recent advertisement for the post of assistant professor. It has been notified that candidates will be shortlisted for viva voce in a 1:3 ratio, in accordance with the 2018 norms of the University Grants Commission (UGC). While regulatory
Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) to an important issue concerning the Common Group A & B (Technical) Examination scheduled tentatively in May 2026, as per the examination calendar issued vide No APPSC/exam calendar/2024, dated 22 December, 2025. It is observed that for most of
Editor, I wish to draw the kind attention of the authorities concerned and the general public towards an issue that has been causing deep anxiety and mounting frustration among the candidates of APSSB-CSLE 2025. The combined secondary level examination (CSLE) conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) was successfully held in the month
Editor, I wish to voice the concern of many parents regarding the AESE-2025 (civil) interviews scheduled to begin on 16 February. While the commission has announced the starting date, it has not disclosed the detailed schedule, the final date, or the roll numbers allotted for each day. It is learnt that the interviews may continue
Editor, The Kameng River Festival in Arunachal Pradesh was first launched in 2016 as a three-day cultural and eco-tourism event at Pacha Morang, on the banks of the Kameng River. The festival was jointly organised by the East Kameng Social Welfare and Cultural Organisation (EKSWCO), the district administration, and the State Tourism Department. Its objective
Editor, I’m writing to highlight a discrepancy in the recruitment process for assistant professors in Arunachal Pradesh. The Arunachal Pradesh University conducts its own recruitment process, focusing on a comprehensive evaluation of candidates, rather than solely relying on graduation and postgraduation marks. However, the APPSC has adopted a different approach, using a 1:3 ratio based
Editor, I wish to highlight a critical concern regarding the recent APPSC Advertisement No 01/2026 for recruitment of 145 assistant professors. While the commission deserves sincere appreciation for adopting UGC Guidelines-2018 and aligning our state’s recruitment with national academic standards, a fundamental contradiction threatens to undermine this progressive vision. The adoption of UGC-based criteria demonstrates
Editor, The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) was once known for sacrifice, unity, and strong student voices. Today, it is facing a serious problem. What used to be a simple democratic process has slowly turned into an expensive and money-driven system. Earlier, students travelled long distances by bus or truck to attend AAPSU elections.
Editor, The prolonged delay in declaring the APSSB Combined Secondary Level Examination-2025 results has once again brought to the fore a recurring problem in public recruitment processes – administrative inertia and its human cost. For thousands of aspirants, this delay is not a mere procedural lapse; it is a period marked by anxiety, uncertainty, and
Editor, I would like to highlight the woes of vocational education teachers (VETs), who have been engaged at government higher and secondary schools in Arunachal Pradesh since 2016. Designation issues: The designation of vocational education teachers is still not proper. Whenever VETs are engaged in CBSE Class 12 paper evaluation duties we are designated as
Editor, I would like to express that the recent Advertisement No 01/2026, dated 22 January, 2026, notified by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) for the recruitment of 145 assistant professors in 15 departments, deserves sincere appreciation as a historic and progressive initiative. For the first time, the commission has incorporated the UGC Guidelines-2018,
Editor, I’m writing to express concern over the recent APPSC advertisement for assistant professor positions, which uses a 1:3 ratio based on graduation and postgraduation marks/scores. This criterion may unfairly disadvantage candidates who graduated before 2015, as the examination system has undergone significant changes. Before 2015, the annual examination system was in place, whereas the
Editor, Recently, the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission announced a 1:3 shortlisting ratio for the recruitment of 145 assistant professor posts (2026), with shortlisting based on UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 3B. While we respect the regulatory framework, we humbly submit that the application of this criterion in the present context may unintentionally exclude
