Termination Follows Departmental Inquiry; Major Penalty Invoked Under CCS (CCA) Rules
In a significant development in the 2022 Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) paper leak scam, Block Education Officer (BEO) Posi Gamlin has been dismissed from government service after a prolonged legal and disciplinary process spanning three years.
Gamlin, who was arrested in November 2022 by the state’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly acting as a broker in the scam, was among 51 individuals taken into custody in connection with one of the largest recruitment scams in Arunachal Pradesh’s civil service examination history. Following his arrest, he was suspended from service the same year.
In January 2025, Gamlin was reinstated after the Gauhati High Court (Itanagar Permanent Bench) cited procedural lapses in his suspension. The reinstatement triggered public outrage, prompting the education department to reissue a suspension order and initiate formal disciplinary proceedings.
An inquiry authority appointed by the department submitted its report on February 5, 2026. After examining the charges, documentary evidence and Gamlin’s written representation, the disciplinary authority concluded that the allegations were fully established and constituted grave misconduct under Government of India conduct rules.
Invoking Rule 11(ix) along with relevant provisions of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, the authority imposed a major penalty of dismissal from service with immediate effect. The order states that such dismissal will ordinarily disqualify him from future government employment.
Gamlin had been provided a copy of the inquiry report along with a show-cause notice and submitted his written reply in April 2025, which was considered before the final decision.
The APPSC paper leak scam was first exposed by whistleblower Gyamar Padang, who alleged that question papers were leaked in advance to select candidates, including through a coaching institute. The revelations led to widespread protests, multiple arrests — including APPSC officials — and investigations by the ACB. Certain aspects of the case were later handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Reacting to Gamlin’s dismissal, former Pan-Arunachal Joint Steering Committee general secretary Tadak Nalo welcomed the decision, stating that anyone found guilty after due legal process should face termination. However, he expressed concern that Taket Jerang, alleged to be a key figure in the scam, has not yet been dismissed.
The latest action marks a crucial step in the state’s ongoing efforts to restore public trust in its recruitment system and ensure accountability in one of its most controversial examination scandals.
