Karnataka to begin process of filling up 74000 vacant state Govt posts: Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru, August 1
Karnataka will begin the recruitment process for 74,000 vacant government posts, with 36,774 of these vacancies to be filled over the next six months, state minister Piyank Kharge said on Saturday.
The recruitment processes will begin immediately following a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and attended by cabinet ministers including Priyank Kharge.
"The Chief Minister has held a meeting. We will start recruitment for 74,000 posts from this Sunday. We will fill 36,774 vacancies in the next six months. The officials have been given accountability so that confusion like the NEET exam should not happen here. We are going to make a random question bank system. We are going to make a tamper-proof question paper and install a jammer in every room," he said while addressing a press conference here.
"In the meeting held yesterday, different guidelines were given to the District Collectors. We have been asked to form a flying squad..." Kharge said adding that "starting today, we will go to the test centres of these teams and inspect them."
Further he clarified on the clothes that can be can and cannot be worn in the examination centre. The Karnataka Examinaton Authority (KEA) guide itself lists out 19 dos and donts, he said.
"Udara, ling, kumkum, thread worn on the hand are allowed. Hijab is not allowed for examinees but scarf is allowed, the minister said.
Chief Minister Shivakumar had on Friday chaired a meeting with senior officials to review preparedness for examinations to be conducted for recruitment to vacant posts in the State government.
The government of Karnataka decided to form the Competitive Examinations and Recruitment Reform Committee under the chairmanship of S V Ranganath, former chief secretary, and consisting of former chief secretaries T M Vijayabhaskar and Vandita Sharma and Financial Adviser to the Chief Minister L K Atheeq.
Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra had on Tuesday demanded a CBI probe into all alleged recruitment irregularities, including those in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), accusing the Congress government of "playing with the future of the youth" by failing to ensure a transparent recruitment process and fill vacant government posts.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good initiative, but who will ensure these 74,000 posts are filled on merit? The previous BJP government also promised similar things but we saw how KPSC scams happened. Also, focusing on what clothes to wear instead of addressing the bigger issue of transparency seems like missing the forest for the trees. Just saying. 🤔
The hijab clarification is unnecessary drama. Why can't they just let people wear what they want as long as they aren't cheating? This is exactly the kind of distraction politics that keeps us from focusing on real issues like unemployment and education quality. Otherwise, happy that recruitment is finally starting.
As a Kannadiga living in Bengaluru, I've seen many young people struggling to find jobs. 74,000 posts is no small thing - it will give employment to so many families. But let's also ensure that these jobs go to local Kannadigas first, not outsiders. The government should prioritize our own youth. 👍
Typical politicians - making promises before elections and then forgetting. The Ranganath committee has been formed but what's the guarantee? The Congress and BJP both are same when it comes to filling vacancies. Let's see if they actually meet the 6-month deadline or just give excuses later. Cautiously optimistic though. 🤞
The dress code drama is getting too much. Allowing kumkum, rudraksha but banning hijab is selective. Either ban all religious symbols or allow all. This will just create more division among students. Focus on making the exam process better, not on what people wear. The random
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