Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) is all set to conduct the preliminary Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination (APPSCCE) on December 15, after a gap of four years.
As per reports, a total of 22,987 students applied for this year’s examination, and 22,731 have received admit cards following scrutiny.
The previous examination took place on November 9, 2020, and the results were announced on October 22, 2021.
The exam centres have been notified in 18 districts, with 87 venues and 1,089 rooms. There are 53 exam centres in the capital region and seven in the Papum Pare district.
The APPSC has appointed independent observers and coordinators comprising Group A officers to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination.
Besides, magistrates and flying squads have also been appointed to monitor the frisking process and law and order.
The Commission has introduced new initiatives, including the use of three-part OMR response sheets and the installation of jammers at each exam centre.
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Biometric details of all candidates will also be captured for the first time. After the examination, candidates will be given time to submit challenges in the ‘answer key challenge’.
A dedicated control room has also been set up to handle all queries and issues on the day of the exam.