Job scam: APSSB cancels an exam for LDC, JSA

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Itanagar: In the wake of the recent controversy on the alleged job scam, the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has decided to cancel the examination conducted by the Board on February 2 last for recruitment of Lower Division Clerk), Junior Secretariat Assistant and others.

The decision to cancel the examination came following a meeting of the APSSB officers which was held at the board’s office on Monday, a statement from Board’s Secretary Santosh Kumar Rai said.

The development came after Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday suggested scrapping the recently conducted exam by the APSSB and announcing setting up of an inquiry commission to investigate the job scam, apart from the police case which has been registered with the Special Investigation Cell (SIC).

Rai in the statement said that the board discussed in detail the matter pertaining to examination and after careful consideration of all the facts available, it was decided to cancel the examination.

“A new date for the examination would be notified soon. All the candidates who had received admit cards for the examination held on February 02, will be eligible to re-appear for the examination without paying any additional fees,” Rai said.

The APSSB secretary added that the board has also resolved to ensure transparency and fairness while conducting the future examination so as to ensure that appointments are made purely on merit basis.

The APSSB has recently drawn flak from all quarters for its alleged failure to conduct the examination in a fair manner.

Following allegations of malpractice, a case under several sections of the IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act was lodged on February 16 with the SIC of the state police.

Accordingly, the SIC has so far arrested 5 persons including APSSB under secretary Kapter Ringu and two data entry operators of the board in connection to the case.

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