Editor,
I wish to highlight the growing concern regarding the upcoming Arunachal Engineering Services Examination (AESE) mains, scheduled for 28 and 29 September by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).
The commission recently published the list of the ‘second set’ of candidates who now have barely 9-10 days to prepare. In contrast, the ‘first set’ of candidates had around 35 days initially, which later stretched to almost two months due to postponement. This glaring disparity raises serious questions of fairness and equal opportunity.
Frankly, if I were in the shoes of the second set, I too would have gone to court. At least a month of preparation time should have been ensured. The commission often speaks of integrity, merit, and equal opportunity, but its actions tell another story.
Adding to this frustration is the APPSC’s silence. Candidates have been trying to reach the commission with their grievances, but there has been no reply or attempt to address them. Such negligence only increases uncertainty and stress among the aspirants.
This is unfair not only to the second set but also to us in the first set. If the matter escalates later, all of us face the risk of a court-ordered reexamination, wasting our money, time, and effort again. Many candidates still recall how they travelled to Itanagar at great personal cost during the last postponement, only for the exam to be cancelled – causing nothing but harassment.
Therefore, we urgently seek clarity:
- Will the AESE mains be held without disruption?
- What steps is the APPSC taking to address this disparity?
- Can the commission assure that the exam won’t be reconducted later?
I also strongly urge media platforms like Arunbhoomi, Arunachal Today, Arunachal 24, Eastern Today, and others to raise this issue publicly and question the APPSC chairman and secretary, who so far have failed to respond to candidates’ queries. This is not just about an exam; it is about fairness for the youths and the future of our state.
Aggrieved aspirant