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Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet Abolishes 80:20 Reservation in State Recruitment
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🗓 14 Aug 2026, 10:34 AM
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The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has decided to scrap the 80:20 reservation policy for government recruitment, a move that will affect hiring practices across the state.
In a recent cabinet meeting, the Arunachal Pradesh government announced the cancellation of the 80:20 reservation scheme that had governed civil service and other government posts. The policy had previously allocated 80% of vacancies to specific categories, with the remaining 20% open to the general category.
Officials said the decision aims to streamline recruitment processes and address concerns about fairness and efficiency. The move follows criticism from various groups who argued that the reservation structure was outdated and hindering merit‑based hiring.
The state government will now roll out a revised recruitment framework. Details on the new guidelines and implementation timeline are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
Officials said the decision aims to streamline recruitment processes and address concerns about fairness and efficiency. The move follows criticism from various groups who argued that the reservation structure was outdated and hindering merit‑based hiring.
The state government will now roll out a revised recruitment framework. Details on the new guidelines and implementation timeline are expected to be released in the coming weeks.