Dimapur, June 12 (MExN): The Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has expressed deep concern over the recruitment process for 46 constable posts under the Excise Department, a matter currently under judicial consideration before the Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court.
The recruitment was earlier set aside by a Single Judge Bench of the High Court, citing procedural irregularities and deviations from prescribed recruitment norms and rules.
In a statement issued by its media cell, the DNSU demanded that the 46 vacant constable posts be filled only through a “fresh recruitment process conducted strictly in accordance with relevant service rules and established procedures.”
The Union also urged the government and concerned authorities to undertake a comprehensive review and verification of appointments within the department to ascertain whether any backdoor appointments have been made. If any irregular, unauthorised or unlawful appointments are identified, appropriate corrective measures should be initiated as per law.
To ensure fairness and equal opportunity, the DNSU recommended that any vacancies arising from the removal of such irregular appointments be consolidated with the existing 46 vacant posts and advertised through a single, transparent and competitive recruitment process. “This would ensure that all eligible candidates are provided an equal opportunity to compete on merit,” the union stated.
The Union reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the interests of students, job seekers, and unemployed youth, and called upon all stakeholders to support a recruitment system that is fair, credible, transparent, and accessible to all. It expressed hope that the ongoing judicial proceedings will reinforce accountability, transparency, and the rule of law in public recruitment.
