ITANAGAR : Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Thursday emphasised that the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) plays a pivotal role in shaping the State’s administrative framework and must continue to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and excellence.

The Governor made the remarks when APPSC Chairman Prof (Dr) Pradip Lingfa called on him at Lok Bhavan and presented the Commission’s Annual Report for 2025-26.

During the meeting, Lingfa, accompanied by APPSC members, briefed the Governor on the Commission’s activities during the year, including examinations conducted, recruitment recommendations made, key observations and related financial implications.

Stressing the importance of transparency and merit-based selection, the Governor advised the Commission to ensure complete fairness, accountability and transparency in all examinations and recruitment processes. He said merit must remain the sole criterion for selection, ensuring equal opportunities for all aspirants and strengthening public confidence in the institution.

Parnaik also urged the Commission to adopt modern technology and best practices in its functioning. He noted that digital systems in examinations, evaluation, result processing and grievance redressal could enhance efficiency, improve security, minimise human errors and make recruitment processes more accessible and reliable.

Highlighting the evolving demands of governance, the Governor called for periodic reviews of recruitment patterns and examination syllabi. He said the Commission should identify candidates possessing not only academic competence but also critical thinking skills, ethical values, leadership qualities, adaptability and a genuine commitment to public service.

Such an approach, Parnaik added, would help build a capable, responsive and future-ready civil service for Arunachal Pradesh.

The Governor also emphasised that the Commission should further strengthen its credibility, effectiveness and public trust by ensuring that only the most deserving candidates are recommended for public service.

APPSC members Tadar Mepung Bage, Col (Retd) Koj Tari and Rosy Taba, along with APPSC Secretary P Priyatarshny, were present during the meeting.