Arunachal Governor reviews preparation for APPSC examinations

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brigadier (Retired) Dr B D Mishra on Thursday reviewed the preparation for the ensuing Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) combined competitive examination (prelims) in different parts of the State, at Raj Bhavan, here.

The governor emphasized that all steps must be taken in advance to ensure free and fair conduct of the examination by APPSC.

He said that every official including those of APPSC and district administration must take full responsibility and they will be held accountable to conduct the examination in a foolproof manner.

Dr Mishra said that APPSC examinations are the most important competitive examinations of the State.

"The best and most meritorious candidates are selected through its process. Therefore, it is mandatory that the procedure must be transparent, above board. No copying, impersonation, or malpractice in writing answers should be allowed in the examination centres. In these matters, there must be no loose ends," he said.

The governor advised the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police to take all actions for the proper conduct of the examination. He also asked the APPSC members to monitor and ensure proper conduct of every stage of the examination.

APPSC Chairman NipoNabam and member Major General G S Bisht, briefed the governor about the arrangements for the ensuing APPSC prelims, which will be conducted on November 1 next.

The examination will be conducted at 126 examination sub centres including 52 in the Capital region. 26,480 candidates will be appearing for the prelims.

Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar and DGP R P Upadhyaya, BSNL General Manager ArungSiram and Director, Department of Telecom H L Nongkhlaw participated in the discussion, Raj Bhawan sources informed.

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