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APSSB: Arunachal's Landmark Recruitment Reform for Transparency and Fairness, Says CM Khandu
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News18•23-09-2026, 17:30
APSSB: Arunachal's Landmark Recruitment Reform for Transparency and Fairness, Says CM Khandu
- •Chief Minister Pema Khandu hailed the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) as a landmark reform, enhancing transparency and fairness in Group C and D recruitment.
- •Established under the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board Act, 2018, the APSSB replaced the previous departmental recruitment system to ensure equal opportunity for all candidates.
- •Since 2019, APSSB has conducted 38 examinations, recommending 5,836 candidates, and is currently undertaking its 39th examination, the Common Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSLE) 2026.
- •Khandu noted the APSSB's impact extends beyond government recruitment, fostering a merit-based system that encourages healthy competition and improves educational preparedness among youth.
- •The Chief Minister emphasized strengthening APSSB's infrastructure and manpower to handle increasing recruitment workloads and ensure the integrity of the state's key recruitment institutions.
Key Questions Answered
The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) was established under the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board Act, 2018, to provide equal opportunities and bring greater transparency and fairness to recruitment for Group C and D posts in the state.
While the APSSB serves as the main recruitment channel for Group C and D posts, recruitment for Group A and Group B posts is handled by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).
Since starting examinations in 2019, the APSSB has conducted 38 examinations and recommended 5,836 candidates for appointment against various vacancies, with its 39th examination currently underway.
