DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 21 (MExN): The Lotha Mhonka Okho (LMO) or Lotha Welfare Society today expressed concern at the interview process of the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC).
A press note from the LMO said that the recent release of NCS, NPS& Allied services examination 2015 marks (Mains and interview) “has revealed some interesting facts.”
It pointed out that out of the six candidates who scored 400 marks and above in the mains examination, there was one Lotha candidate. “Interestingly everyone secured Class-1 position (All EAC) after the interview, expect the Lotha candidate,” it stated. It further pointed out that out of the nine candidates who scored between 390-399 marks in Mains examination, there were three Lotha candidates. “More interestingly, everyone secured Class-1 position (2 EAC & 4 Dy SP) after the interview, except the three Lotha candidates,” it pointed out.
The LMO informed that out of the 15 candidates who scored 390 marks and above in the mains, 4 were Lothas. “Every candidate managed to secure Class-1 post after the interview except the 4 Lothas’ who, according to their marks, made out for Class-3 post,” it added.
The LMO revealed that out of the four Lotha candidates who scored above 390 marks and above in the 2015 mains examination, three were already in Class-3 service.
“It is interesting to see how the 3 Lotha candidates, despite being experienced, managed to score very low marks in the interview,” the organization noted.
The LMO urged the NPSC “not to misuse their power” and said that “instead of giving irrelevant justifications, it is time the NPSC accept that there is favoritism and biasness in the interview process and mend their conduct instead of stooping so low and exposing their weakness.”
“With all the facts displayed, we cannot help but to conclude the ‘ism card being played by the NPSC,” the LMO concluded.
It asked the recruiting body to “respect the hard work that the candidates put in and the pressure that they go through. It is unjust to murder someone’s dream at the time of interview.”
It meanwhile acknowledged the Public Service Aspirants of Nagaland (PSAN) for their efforts towards ensuring that vacancies are requisitioned to NPSC for direct requirement. “It is because of their trust in NPSC that PSAN has been fighting and demanding that all the resultant vacancies are requisitioned to NPSC and appointment made through them. But it is unfortunate to see that except for the change in the recruiting agency, nothing seems to have changed,” it lamented.
The LMO informed it would keep tab on the performance of the candidates in the future by filing RTI and “all the means available and actions if necessary.”
It meanwhile further endorsed the demands and suggestions made by PSAN to the NPSC and the State Government on September 9.
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