Editor,
The prolonged delay in declaring the APSSB Combined Secondary Level Examination-2025 results has once again brought to the fore a recurring problem in public recruitment processes – administrative inertia and its human cost. For thousands of aspirants, this delay is not a mere procedural lapse; it is a period marked by anxiety, uncertainty, and growing mental distress.
Competitive examinations are not just tests of knowledge; they are gateways to stability, dignity, and livelihood. Aspirants invest years of preparation, financial resources, and emotional energy with the hope of a timely and transparent outcome. When results are delayed without clear communication or justification, that hope slowly turns into frustration and despair. Many candidates are left unable to plan their future – whether to prepare for further stages, apply elsewhere, or move on with alternative career paths.
The mental toll of such uncertainty is profound. Prolonged waiting fuels stress, sleep disturbances, loss of motivation, and a sense of helplessness, especially among young aspirants who already face limited employment opportunities. For candidates from economically weaker backgrounds, the delay exacerbates financial pressure and family expectations, compounding the psychological burden.
While administrative challenges and procedural checks are understandable, silence is not. A lack of regular updates erodes trust in institutions and creates space for rumours and misinformation. Transparency and timely communication are not concessions; they are obligations of a public body entrusted with shaping careers and futures.
The APSSB must recognise that efficiency in recruitment is not merely an administrative benchmark but a measure of institutional sensitivity. Establishing clear timelines, issuing periodic status updates, and ensuring accountability in the examination process would go a long way in restoring confidence among aspirants.
Delays in results may be temporary, but the mental scars they leave can be lasting. It is imperative that recruitment bodies act with urgency, empathy, and responsibility – because behind every roll number is a young life waiting for clarity, closure, and a fair chance at the future.
Anonymous aspirant