Mizoram government cites technical error in storekeeper recruitment marks

Aizawl, Nov 14 — The Mizoram government announced that a serious technical error affected the tabulation of written examination marks for the recruitment of 15 storekeeper positions in the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs department. The error was identified after the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) had already combined written and interview scores to publish a merit list.

Recruitment process and initial results

The department received permission on Dec 1, 2025, to fill the vacant posts through direct recruitment and released an advertisement on Dec 16. In line with government guidelines, the Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) assisted in preparing the question paper and evaluating answer scripts. The written examination took place on Apr 30, 2026, with 1,945 candidates appearing and 1,901 completing the test. After evaluation, MPSC provided a list of 70 candidates eligible for interviews and 10 candidates under the Ex-Servicemen category.

Interviews were conducted by a DPC on Oct 14, 15 and 16, 2026. The combined scores were used to prepare a merit list that the government approved on Oct 23, 2026. The same day, results were published showing 14 candidates selected and 28 placed on the waiting list in the unreserved category, while one candidate was selected and four placed on the panel under the Ex-Servicemen category. Appointment orders were issued on Oct 27, posting orders on Nov 10, and a five-day training began on Nov 11 at the Directorate.

Discovery of the technical error

On Nov 12, 2026, the department received a communication from MPSC indicating a “serious technical error” in the tabulation of marks supplied to the DPC. According to the department, the mistake occurred while scanned data from OMR response sheets was imported into an Excel sheet, leading to the inadvertent inclusion of invalid roll numbers. Northeast Now reported that the error compromised the accuracy of the combined written-exam and interview scores.

Next steps and response

The department stated that competent authorities will decide how to proceed with the examination results following the discovery of the error. It expressed regret over the difficulties caused to candidates and apologized to everyone affected by the recruitment process.

Northeast Now reported that the government has not yet announced whether the merit list will be revised, a fresh interview will be held, or any other remedial action will be taken. Candidates awaiting confirmation are advised to await further instructions from the department and the MPSC.