Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Arunachal Recruitment Rules Make PRC, APST, Tribal Language Mandatory
The Arunachal government has made new rules for government jobs.
People applying for recruitment must now meet additional requirements.
They must have a Permanent Resident Certificate, or PRC.
They must also meet the APST requirement.
Knowing a tribal language is another new requirement.
AAPSU had been asking for these changes for a long time.
Taku thanked the government for issuing the order.
Taku also said the rules must be enforced every time recruitment takes place.
The Arunachal government has tightened recruitment rules through a formal government order.
Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) is now mandatory for recruitment.
Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) status is now mandatory for recruitment.
Knowledge of a tribal language is also required under the revised rules.
Taku said AAPSU welcomed the order but demanded enforcement in every recruitment exercise.
- Who
- The Arunachal government, AAPSU, and Taku are involved.
- What
- The government has made PRC, APST status, and tribal-language knowledge mandatory in recruitment rules.
- When
- The order was described as issued today, but no specific date is provided.
- Where
- Arunachal Pradesh.
- Why
- The changes follow a demand pursued by AAPSU to include these requirements in recruitment.
- Authority
- Arunachal government
- Measure
- Formal government order tightening recruitment rules
- Mandatory requirement
- Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC)
- Mandatory status
- Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST)
- Language requirement
- Knowledge of a tribal language
- Organization response
- AAPSU welcomed the order
- Implementation concern
- Taku called for enforcement in every recruitment exercise