Editor,
I wish to draw the attention of the authorities concerned and the public to a deeply concerning issue regarding the recruitment policies of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).
The recent decision to allocate a significant number of vacancies for non-gazetted assistant section officers (ASOs) through limited departmental competitive examinations (LDCE) for about 25 seats is a severe injustice to the vast pool of unemployed graduate youths in our state.
While we acknowledge that LDCE serves as a legitimate channel for the career progression of existing government employees, the current scale tilts the balance of opportunity unfairly. Thousands of highly qualified, dedicated, and unemployed graduates are investing their prime years, day and night, in preparing for competitive examinations, even for clerical posts. They face immense financial strain and social pressure in their quest for a single government job. To see a large number of coveted positions like that of assistant section officers being reserved for those already securely employed is disheartening and demoralizing.
This policy creates a paradoxical situation where individuals who already enjoy the security and benefits of a government job are given a second chance to secure an even better position, while countless deserving candidates are denied their very first opportunity. It is akin to feeding a well-nourished person while letting another starve at the doorstep.
Therefore, I earnestly appeal to the state government and the APPSC to reconsider this decision. We urge that such A and B grade posts be added in the coming 2026-27 APPSCE recruitment examination.
This is not just a matter of employment; it is a question of justice, equity, and the future of our younger generation.
Lee Yang,
New Delhi