Itanagar, June 16:
In a major relief for aspirants affected by delays in recruitment examinations, the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet on Monday approved a one-year extension of the one-time upper age relaxation for eligible candidates of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC). The decision was taken to ensure that candidates who became overage due to delays in the examination process are not deprived of employment opportunities.
According to the Cabinet decision, the benefit will be available to candidates who had applied for APPSC recruitment examinations advertised in 2022 and subsequently crossed the prescribed upper age limit because of postponements and delays in the conduct of examinations. The extension is intended to address concerns raised by affected aspirants and provide them with a fair chance to compete in upcoming recruitment processes.
The APPSC recruitment delays had impacted a large number of candidates, many of whom risked losing eligibility despite having applied within the prescribed age limits when the vacancies were originally notified. The state government had earlier granted a one-time age relaxation as a special measure, and the latest decision extends that relief by another year.
The Cabinet stated that the move reflects the government's commitment to safeguarding the interests of deserving candidates and ensuring fairness in public recruitment.
The extension is expected to benefit a significant number of aspirants awaiting APPSC examinations and recruitment notifications, offering them renewed hope and an additional opportunity to pursue government service.
