New Delhi, 6 February 2023 – APPSC Exam – The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has approved raising the maximum age for general candidates and scheduled tribes for the state civil service examination.
The nod was given during a cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, an official statement said.
APPSC Exam 2023 – Overview
| Name of the Examination | Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) 2023 |
| Exam Level | State |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Language | English |
| Age Requirement |
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| Modes of Application | Online |
| APPSC 2023 Official Notification Release Date | To be announced |
| APPSC 2023 Application Starting Date | To be announced |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
| Selection Process |
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| Official Website | appsc.gov.in |
APPSC Exam – Arunachal Cabinet Decision – Important Details
- After the cabinet approved amendments to Rule 3 of the Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services and Civil Posts (Upper Age Limit for Direct Recruitment) Rules, the upper age limit for the examination will now be 40 years for the Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribes (APST) candidates and 35 years for general candidates.
- All candidates who applied for direct recruitment exams but had their exams cancelled or postponed by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) in 2022 due to administrative grounds will also be eligible for a one-time relaxation of the proposed upper age limit.
- The deadline for submitting applications in response to APPSC advertisements for the respective exams will mark the start of the benefit for applicants.
- This development comes after Mr. Khandu’s announcement on 22 November 2022 that the upper age limit for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission exam would be raised by three years.
- The current age cap for direct recruitment for civil services and civil posts in the state government is 32 years, with a 5-year age relaxation for APST applicants.
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APPSC Exam – FAQs
Q1) What age limits are set down for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) exam?
The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has decided to raise the age limit for the public service commission exam from 32 to 35 for general candidates and from 37 to 40 for candidates from the Scheduled Tribes.
Q2) What is the selection procedure for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) exam?
The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission exam consists of three stages: the prelims, the main examination, and the interview.
Q3) Can candidates from other states also apply for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) exam?
Candidates from other states can also apply for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission exam under the general category.
Q4) What is the educational requirement to appear in the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) exam?
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any stream from an accredited university in order to appear for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission exam.
Q5) How many seats in the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) exam are reserved for members of Arunachal Pradesh’s Scheduled Tribes (APST)?
In the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission exam, 80% of seats are reserved for members of Arunachal Pradesh’s Scheduled Tribes.
