ITANAGAR, Nov 11: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday distributed appointment orders to around 529 candidates selected through three recruitment examinations, including the Junior Engineer Common Recruitment Examination 2025, Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Examination 2026 and Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026.
The appointment orders were distributed at a ceremony held at DK Convention Centre here, marking another step in the state government's efforts to strengthen the workforce through merit-based recruitment and provide employment opportunities to educated youths.
Addressing the newly appointed candidates, Khandu said entry into government service was not merely an employment opportunity but a responsibility to serve the people. He urged them to discharge their duties with integrity, sincerity and dedication, cautioning against corruption, malpractice and complacency.
Giving details of the recruitment process, the Chief Minister said eight candidates with benchmark disabilities in the categories of blindness and low vision had also been recommended under the Junior Engineer recruitment. Their results, following the examination conducted in 2025, had been kept in a sealed cover pending the outcome of a court proceeding. Following the High Court order dated September 16, the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) declared their results, recommending two candidates for the Public Works Department, five for the Public Health Engineering and Water Supply Department and one for the Power Department.
On the TGT Examination 2026, Khandu said 10,665 applications were received, while more than 10,500 candidates appeared in the written examination held on July 12. Of the candidates, 1,116 qualified for the viva-voce, and over 1,000 were interviewed between September 2 and 25 following document verification. A total of 382 candidates were recommended against 389 advertised vacancies.
He said the selection process reflected intense competition, with approximately one candidate succeeding for every 28 who appeared in the written examination. Describing teaching as a vital profession, Khandu urged the newly recruited teachers to take ownership of their responsibilities and work towards improving the quality of education in the state.
The CGL Examination 2026, conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB), also received a substantial response. Against the advertisement issued on March 9, the Board received 27,736 applications. While more than 24,700 candidates downloaded their admit cards, 18,406 appeared in the written examination held on August 30. A total of 139 candidates were selected, including 36 Personal Assistants, two Librarians and 101 Upper Division Clerks.
Highlighting the government's recruitment record, Khandu said the APPSC had conducted around 87 examinations since 2016, resulting in approximately 2,914 appointments. The APSSB, since its establishment, had conducted 39 examinations and issued appointment orders to around 6,038 candidates. Nearly 10,000 appointment orders had been issued over the past decade, he said.
He said the APSSB was established to replace department-wise recruitment for Group C and Group D posts with a common and transparent selection mechanism. He also referred to reforms in the APPSC aimed at addressing earlier shortcomings and strengthening recruitment procedures.
The Chief Minister encouraged the appointees to make full use of training programmes conducted by the Administrative Training Institute to enhance their professional and administrative capabilities. He also urged young people to continue aspiring for higher competitive examinations, including those conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.
Emphasising that government jobs were not the only avenue for youth participation in development, Khandu called for greater interest in entrepreneurship, innovation and private-sector opportunities. He cited the Arunachal Pradesh Innovation and Investment Park as an initiative supporting aspiring entrepreneurs through training, seed funding and institutional and investor linkages.
He also referred to platforms such as Arunachal Idol, Mr Arunachal, Miss Arunachal, Arunachal Got Talent and school-level spelling bee and quiz competitions to encourage young talent in different fields.
With 382 newly recommended teachers set to join the Education Department, Khandu expressed confidence that they would help address teaching requirements, particularly in subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Geography and Economics. He urged them to foster positive learning environments and encourage students to participate in co-curricular and sporting activities.
He further informed that appointment orders for Assistant Professors would be distributed shortly, while recruitment-related appointments in the Police and Forest departments were expected in the coming weeks.
Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul, the Chief Secretary, Commissioners, Secretaries and officials of the APPSC, APSSB and district administration attended the programme.