Frustrated over fewer numbers of posts advertised for NPSC’s non-technical exam this year, members of social media group “NPSC ASPIRANTS” have decided to file RTI in all government offices. According to the group’s member and NPSC aspirant, Ngukato K. Tsuipu, “it (RTI) would unearth backdoor appointments that have been made during the period 06.08.2005-06.08.2016.”
It alleged that despite P&AR Office Memorandum No.AR.4/ASSO/(C) Dated 26.02.2001, there has been rampant backdoor appointments in many departments thereby depriving opportunities to genuine and deserving candidates.
With the ever increasing number of NPSC aspirants/candidates every year, Tsuipu said the number of posts advertised for NPSC (non-technical) exam 2016 has drastically shrunk to the lowest point in recent years.
It said judging by previous year’s records, the number of candidates was expected to rise above the 16000 mark in 2016, which means out of 16000 candidates only 366 candidates would be selected to sit for mains exam (48X7=366). While out of the 366 candidates, only 144 will be selected to sit for viva-voce (48X3=144) and finally only 48 candidates out of 16000 will pass the said exam. “A ratio of 333.33 person per posts (16000÷48) is quite astounding!” it added.
As the state lack opportunities in private sectors to accommodate the ever rising unemployed youths, the aspirant said “public offices seem to be the only hope in store for us.”
However, all hopes are dashed into pieces as larger number of posts are stashed away by means of backdoor appointments, Tsuipu alleged.
The frustrations for many, after years of futile attempts, have compelled most youths to join anti-social forces. “We strongly assert our point of demand that the right of employment in government offices should be availed to all and conduct of its entry should be of free and fair trial i.e through open competitive exams,” Tsuipu said.
The group further demanded that all candidates holding post that falls within the purview of NPSC be immediately terminated and requisition be send to NPSC for conducted of exam to the said posts without any delay. The group also appealed to PIOs APIOs in all offices to provide correct information without any bias. The group in this regard appealed to all right thinking citizens to extend support to their cause.