Editor,
I would like to draw the attention of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) and the authorities concerned towards an important issue related to the recently conducted JECRE 2025 examination.
In this examination, in civil engineering departments, candidates from two different educational backgrounds – civil engineering graduates and agricultural engineering graduates – were allowed to compete for posts in two departments: the rural works department and the water resources department. The examination consisted of two papers. Paper I, comprising general studies, English, mathematics, and aptitude, was common for all candidates. However, Paper II was based on the respective core subjects of civil engineering and agricultural engineering.
After the examination, it was widely observed by candidates that the difficulty level of the civil engineering paper was moderate to hard, whereas the agricultural engineering paper was easy to moderate. As a result, there is a significant disparity in the average marks obtained by candidates of the two streams. This imbalance may adversely affect the final merit list and compromise the principle of equal opportunity.
Since this is a common recruitment examination for the same posts, it is essential to ensure a level playing field for all aspirants. Therefore, moderation or normalisation of marks between the two subject papers is urgently required to maintain fairness, transparency, and credibility in the selection process.
I sincerely hope that the APPSC and authority concerned will take cognisance of this issue and implement appropriate moderation measures in the interest of justice and merit.
An aspirant