Readers Forum

10 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Appeal for composite score-based selection

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…

10 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Concern over asst prof recruitment criterion

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…

10 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Seeking fair shortlisting in assistant professor recruitment

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…

10 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

The high cost of VIP culture

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the state government and the general public towards a concerning disparity in our state: the exorbitant spending on ‘VIP culture’ versus the dilapidated condition of our…

9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Give greater weight to branch subject

Editor, In the upcoming viva voce of Arunachal Engineering Service Examination-2025, AE civil, greater weightage should be given to the branch subject and branch questions should be asked in depth, as this is an…

9 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Bridge dismantled, villages disconnected

Editor, In the rugged, breathtaking terrain of the Mechukha valley, the village of Dorjeeling stands as a testament to both natural beauty and systemic abandonment. While official records and tourism brochures paint a…

9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Evaluation of experience certificates

Editor, I fully agree with the concern raised regarding the urgent need to adopt a transparent mechanism in the issuance and evaluation of experience certificates. Experience certificates are not mere formalities; they…

9 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Don’t share interview questions

Editor, In the upcoming viva voce of AESE-2025 (AE, civil), candidates are appearing for interviews on different dates, with some appearing earlier and others scheduled for the later dates. Sharing interview questions…

7 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Reclaiming AAPSU

Editor, The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has historically been the vanguard of our youths. However, a critical look at its current trajectory suggests an institution in decline, moving away from…

7 Feb 2026 · 4 min read

The crisis facing AAPSU

Editor, For nearly six decades, the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has been one of the most influential civic institutions in the state. Founded in 1967, it has functioned not only as a representative…

6 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

An open letter to the education minister

Editor, I wish to place before the education minister a matter that demands urgent policy attention – the continued neglect of commerce faculty recruitment in government colleges of Arunachal Pradesh. Commerce…

6 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Adopt a transparent mechanism

Editor, The recent notification issued by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) for the recruitment of assistant professors in various government colleges has drawn wide attention among aspirants and…

5 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Maintain 3:1 short listing ratio for Assistant Professor interview

Editor, I, on behalf of all aspiring candidates for the upcoming Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026, earnestly request the concerned authority to kindly maintain a 3:1 ratio for shortlisting candidates for the said…

5 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

AAPSU’s time for introspection is now

Editor, In the rugged hills and vibrant valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has long stood as a beacon of hope and unity for the state’s youth. Founded in 1947 as the North…

4 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Unfair weightage on past academic marks

Editor , The present selection process for assistant professors by the APPSC has become a matter of concern for many deserving candidates. Excessive weightage given to graduation and postgraduation marks creates…

4 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Rampant earth-cutting in capital region

Editor , Rampant and poorly regulated earth-cutting in and around the capital towns of Naharlagun and Itanagar, particularly along the highway towards Sood Village, has quietly imposed a heavy cost on ordinary citizens.…

4 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Take steps to avoid bias in viva voce

Editor , We, the aspirants, would like to voice our collective sentiments to the authorities concerned of the APPSC regarding the conduct of the upcoming viva voce for various posts of assistant professors to be engaged…

3 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Raise issue of DTO, TIO advertisement

Editor , Vide Order No PERS-40/2/2022/483, dated 15, October, 2025, the department of personnel had asked all the departments to furnish the latest and anticipated vacancies upto December 2026 by 31 October, 2025. Two…

2 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Unfair selection process in APPSC

Editor, We, the candidates applying for the APPSC advertisement for assistant professor posts in Arunachal Pradesh, express our concern over the 1:3 ratio shortlisting criteria based on graduation and postgraduation…

2 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

APPSC rewarded too early?

Editor, The list of the state awards (2026) was announced on the 77th Republic Day celebration at IG park, Itanagar. The APPSC was also included as one of the recipients of state gold medals. It is a welcome step by the…