Editor,
Through the medium of your influential newspaper, I would like to express a concern that has quietly but deeply affected many aspirants of the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) exams.
In recent recruitment cycles – be it for CGL, CHSL, or CSL posts – it has been consistently observed that candidates who filled their application forms early in the notification period are being allotted examination centres far away from their current place of residence. In contrast, several applicants who applied towards the last few days before the deadline have been fortunate enough to get centres closer to their station or town.
I, too, have faced this issue personally. Despite applying well in advance and selecting nearby centres as per the options given, I was allotted a far-off venue, which added unnecessary travel burden and stress – both mentally and financially.
This situation raises a crucial question: What is the purpose of encouraging early application if there is no practical benefit attached to it?
The board itself always advises candidates to apply early to avoid last-minute rush and system congestion. But when such advice is not supported by fair allotment practices, it weakens the trust of sincere applicants.
It is only natural and logical to expect that those who apply earlier and select their preferred centres should be given priority. A first come, first served approach to centre allocation is not only fair but also encourages better application flow management. If this imbalance continues, many may start delaying their applications, believing that applying late increases their chance of securing a convenient centre. This defeats the purpose of having an early application window and may even cause avoidable system pressure in the final days.
I urge the authorities concerned to kindly review this pattern and take corrective steps. A more balanced, time-based allocation system would show respect for the effort and promptness of early applicants, and it would restore confidence in the fairness of the process.
A concerned APSSB aspirant