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CM Khandu hands over appointment orders to 161 engineers, highlights transparent recruitment reforms

Itanagar, Apr 7 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu today felicitated and distributed appointment orders to 161 successful candidates of the Arunachal Pradesh Engineering Services Examination (APESE) 2026, conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission.
Congratulating the newly recruited Assistant Engineers, Khandu lauded their hard work, perseverance, and dedication, attributing their success to both individual effort and the support of their families. He also expressed gratitude to parents and guardians for fostering a conducive environment for the candidates.
Highlighting the state government’s efforts to reform recruitment processes, the Chief Minister recalled that prior to 2016, recruitment lacked uniformity and transparency. He emphasized that systemic reforms introduced under his leadership have ensured merit-based and fair selection.
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