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HC seeks response to PIL challenging Arunachal recruitment norms on PRC, APST
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 04:38 PM
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A public interest litigation contesting the recruitment rules for PRC and APST positions in Arunachal Pradesh has been filed, and the state High Court has asked the respondents to submit their reply.
The Arunachal Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the parties involved in a public interest litigation that questions the state's recruitment guidelines for posts under the PRC and APST cadres. The petition argues that the existing norms, which also touch upon the use of tribal languages in the selection process, may violate constitutional provisions and the principles of equal opportunity.
According to the filing, the petitioner seeks a revision of the eligibility criteria, claiming that the current framework disproportionately disadvantages candidates from non‑tribal backgrounds and restricts the pool of qualified applicants. The court has now directed the respondents, including the state recruitment authority, to file a written response within a stipulated timeframe.
The matter is expected to be heard in the coming weeks, and any directive from the bench could lead to a re‑examination of recruitment policies across the state, potentially affecting future appointments in the public sector.
According to the filing, the petitioner seeks a revision of the eligibility criteria, claiming that the current framework disproportionately disadvantages candidates from non‑tribal backgrounds and restricts the pool of qualified applicants. The court has now directed the respondents, including the state recruitment authority, to file a written response within a stipulated timeframe.
The matter is expected to be heard in the coming weeks, and any directive from the bench could lead to a re‑examination of recruitment policies across the state, potentially affecting future appointments in the public sector.