The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, convened on Thursday, deliberated on a series of important policy, administrative, governance and developmental matters concerning various state government departments.
During the meeting, the Cabinet discussed several proposals relating to administrative reforms, recruitment rules, urban governance, public examination safeguards, horticulture promotion, institutional strengthening, welfare measures and service-related matters.
One of the significant decisions taken by the Cabinet was approval of the proposal of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Training for framing of the “Arunachal Pradesh Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Rules, 2026.” The Rules are aimed at strengthening safeguards against question paper leakages and other unfair practices in recruitment examinations conducted by various recruiting agencies in the State.
The Cabinet also approved proposals for amendment and modification of Recruitment Rules relating to Administrative Officers and Chief Engineers in various departments in order to streamline recruitment procedures and update service conditions in tune with present administrative requirements.
In the Agriculture Department, the Cabinet approved amendment of the “Planning Officer Group ‘B’ (Gazetted), Non-Ministerial Recruitment Rules, 1998.” The amendment seeks to regularise changes already made in pay scale, Departmental Promotion Committee composition, consultation process with the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission and years of qualifying service required for promotion.
The revised Rules will now be known as the General Arunachal Service “Planning Officer Group ‘B’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial Rules, 2026.”
The Cabinet further approved framing of Recruitment Rules for 20 newly-created Group-C posts under the Department of Land Management, comprising 10 posts of Computer Assistant and 10 posts of Senior Computer Assistant. The approved Rules will enable commencement of recruitment processes after notification in the official gazette.
In a major boost to horticulture promotion and agro-tourism, the Cabinet approved notification of the Pineapple Expo at Bagra in West Siang as an annual Business event under the Department of Horticulture. The initiative aims to promote the State’s horticultural potential, strengthen market access, encourage value addition and food processing, and enhance branding of “Bagra Pineapple” at regional and national levels.
The Cabinet also approved a proposal of the Home Department for merger of the lone post of Compounder under the Police Training Centre, Banderdewa with the Pharmacist cadre under the Directorate of Health Services.
Further, the Cabinet approved a one-time procedural exemption from Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) for eligible candidates who had already qualified the physical tests and subsequently appeared in the written examination conducted on July 13, 2025 by the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board under an advertisement relating to recruitment of Constables in Civil Police, Arunachal Armed Police Battalion and Indian Reserve Battalion.
In the Urban Affairs sector, the Cabinet approved the Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Rules, 2026 aimed at operationalising provisions of the Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Act, 2022 for creating a transparent, accountable and inclusive rental housing ecosystem in the State.
The Cabinet further approved proposals of the Finance Department for amendment of Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Auditor and framing of new Recruitment Rules for the post of Sub-Treasury Accountant (STA) in order to strengthen administrative efficiency and financial management systems.
In the Home Department, the Cabinet further approved amendment of Recruitment Rules for the posts of Chief Head Warden, Head Warden and Warden under Prisons and Correctional Administration in supersession of existing Rules, with the objective of updating service conditions and recruitment procedures.
In recognition of exceptional bravery and sacrifice in service of the Nation, the Cabinet approved enhancement of cash grants for selected gallantry awards in respect of Armed Forces personnel belonging to the State.
The Cabinet also approved Recruitment Rules for newly-created posts of Principals and Wardens for Nursing Schools and Colleges under the Department of Health and Family Welfare.
