Almora: The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, announced on Wednesday that interviews for all Group 'C' exams conducted by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) or any other commission in the state would be abolished with immediate effect. The move is aimed at curbing corruption and ensuring transparency in the recruitment process for government posts.
The decision to abolish interviews for technical and non-technical posts, including junior engineer (JE), was made to prevent interviews from being used as a tool to favour or disfavour a candidate. The aim is to ensure that candidates are selected based on their merit and qualifications.
While addressing a gathering at the Ramlila Maidan in Haldwani, the Chief Minister cited the example of PCS posts and said that for higher posts, where an interview is mandatory, the total marking of the interview should not be more than 10% of the total marks. He further added that if any candidate is given less than 40% or over 70% in an interview, the individual or the board taking the interview will be required to give a clear reason.
The move has been welcomed by many as a step towards making the recruitment process fairer and more transparent. It is expected to create equal opportunities for all candidates and eliminate any potential bias or discrimination during the recruitment process.
The Chief Minister also spoke about the state government's efforts to curb cheating and the use of unfair means during competitive exams. He said that the state government has come up with the strictest anti-copying law in the country and is making the best possible efforts to check and end the cheating mafia in the Himalayan state.
Over 60 people have already been arrested, and teams are keeping a close eye on the developments. The state government's efforts to eliminate corruption and ensure transparency in the recruitment process are commendable and will go a long way in restoring people's faith in the system.
The move to abolish interviews for Group 'C' exams is expected to create a level playing field for all candidates and ensure that they are selected based on their merit and qualifications. It is a significant step towards eliminating corruption and ensuring transparency in the recruitment process.
In conclusion, the Chief Minister's announcement to abolish interviews for Group 'C' exams conducted by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission or any other commission in the state is a bold and commendable move towards ensuring transparency and fairness in the recruitment process. It is a step in the right direction towards eliminating corruption and restoring people's faith in the system.