Arunachal Pradesh Scraps 80:20 Reservation, Mandates Indigenous Language Proficiency

Why in news

The Arunachal Pradesh government scrapped the 80:20 reservation system for state jobs, replacing it with uniform eligibility criteria including indigenous language proficiency.

Background

The Arunachal Pradesh government approved recommendations from the High Power Committee (HPC) to mandate a Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) and APST status. Candidates must now demonstrate proficiency in an indigenous tribal language for state government jobs.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyAPPSC: Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission is the body responsible for state civil services.
• FactThe previous reservation system followed an 80:20 ratio for state government jobs.
• PlaceArunachal Pradesh: A North-Eastern state in India.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the implications of linguistic proficiency and residency requirements on the inclusivity of public service recruitment in culturally diverse states.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Inclusivity vs. Cultural Preservation
• Administrative Efficiency
• Federalism and State Autonomy

Keywords: Public Service Recruitment · Cultural Identity · Administrative Efficiency · Inclusivity · State Autonomy

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