DIMAPUR, MARCH 17 (MExN): The Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees' Association (CANSSEA) has extended its full support to the recent directives issued by the Nagaland State Government concerning the conduct of government employees and the induction process for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre.
During its first quarterly meeting on March 13, the CANSSEA executive body deliberated on various issues affecting state government employees. The association expressed its support for the office memorandum issued by the government on March 5, which strictly prohibits government employees from engaging in private sector employment or trade, either directly or indirectly.
“CANSSEA has decided to fully support the State Government's decision and urges all government employees to adhere to the directive for strict compliance,” the association stated.
The executive body also discussed the state government’s vacancy circular dated March 10, regarding the induction and selection process for one IAS cadre post. The notification specifies that eligible officers serving under the Nagaland government—excluding those from the State Civil Service, State Police Service, State Forest Service, and State Judicial Service—may apply for the position.
CANSSEA commended the government's introduction of transparent eligibility criteria for the selection process, stating that it would uphold the credibility of the IAS cadre and provide deserving non-State Civil Service officers with an opportunity for career advancement.
While expressing support for the government’s decisions, the association also urged authorities to address concerns raised by the Core Committee for IAS Induction, which includes CANSSEA, the Federation of Nagaland State Engineering Service Associations (FONSESA), the Nagaland Secretariat Service Association (NSSA), and the Nagaland Finance & Accounts Service Association (NF&ASA).
“CANSSEA remains committed to supporting the welfare of State Government employees while ensuring compliance with government policies and maintaining the integrity of the IAS induction process,” the association stated.
