Advertisement18 candidates shortlisted from 5200 applicationsThe Trust shortlisted 18 candidates from around 5200 applications for the CEO post, according to reports. The shortlisted candidates include three former IAS officers, a former IPS officer and four retired military officers. On the first day, eight of the 18 shortlisted candidates were interviewed. Read his full statement on resignation hereInterviews held inside Ram Temple complexThe interviews are being conducted away from public view at the Green House inside the Ram temple complex in Ayodhya. AdvertisementCandidates asked not to speak to mediaThe shortlisted candidates reached Ayodhya on Monday and stayed at locations arranged by the Trust.