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Politics
Arunachal Pradesh Mandates Tribal Language for All Government Jobs
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 06:48 PM
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The Arunachal Pradesh government has announced that proficiency in a tribal language will become a mandatory requirement for all future government recruitment.
The Arunachal Pradesh government has introduced a new rule that candidates must demonstrate knowledge of a tribal language to qualify for any government job.
The directive is part of an effort to promote local languages and ensure that tribal communities are adequately represented in public service.
The requirement will be applied to all recruitment drives conducted by the state, affecting civil services, administrative posts and other government positions.
Officials say the move will help preserve cultural heritage while also broadening the talent pool for state employment.
The directive is part of an effort to promote local languages and ensure that tribal communities are adequately represented in public service.
The requirement will be applied to all recruitment drives conducted by the state, affecting civil services, administrative posts and other government positions.
Officials say the move will help preserve cultural heritage while also broadening the talent pool for state employment.