Editor,
Through your esteemed newspaper, I wish to raise a pressing concern on behalf of countless postgraduate teacher (PGT) aspirants across Arunachal Pradesh.
The state government has already approved the implementation of NCTE norms for teacher recruitment – a much-awaited and welcome step that brings our education system closer to national standards. However, despite this approval, there has been complete silence from the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) regarding the PGT examination.
If the government has done its part and given its approval, then what exactly is the commission waiting for? Why has the notification not been released yet, even though the commission’s own annual exam calendar clearly mentioned that the PGT exam would be advertised or conducted in June 2025?
This unexplained delay has caused immense distress to genuine aspirants. Many among us have already left private teaching jobs in hopes of securing a permanent government post. Some are staying in rented accommodations in towns just to keep access to resources and information. Every month of delay adds to our financial strain, but more painfully, it breaks our spirit and weakens our trust in the system.
It has been four long years since we began this uncertain journey. It started with the infamous paper leak incident and has continued with postponements, silence, and now a deafening absence of action. While other competitive exams such as AE, JE, and Combined Civil Services are being notified on time, the recruitment of teachers seems to be treated with complete indifference. Is the future of educators so unimportant in the eyes of the commission?
Let us not forget that the state is also facing a serious shortage of qualified subject teachers. This continued delay is affecting not just the candidates but also the education system as a whole.
We sincerely urge the commission to honour the commitment it made through the annual calendar, notify the PGT examination without further delay, and communicate transparently with aspirants. If the commission fails to act even after official approval and calendar declaration, it would reflect a serious failure of responsibility and institutional credibility.
We are tired, but not giving up. All we ask is a fair chance. We request the commission to act – now.
A PGT aspirant