DIMAPUR, MARCH 14 (MExN): With the Nagaland Government finally issuing an official notification to streamline the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), the Public Coordination Committee (PCC) on Wednesday said civil service aspirants can now look forward to better days.
PCC Media Cell, in a press release stated that the P&AR notification dated March 12, 2018 can be considered a red-letter day for civil service aspirants of Nagaland for the drastic changes which it hoped will aid in bringing about high level of fairness and transparency in the state’s most prestigious examination.
The reforms made under the NPSC include selection of candidates for the main examination from the preliminary examination in the ratio of 1:10 for the number of posts notified, as opposed to the previous ratio of 1:7, which will accommodate more number of candidates for the main examination.
Reduction of interview marks from 75 to 55. Declaration of answer keys for all examinations conducted by the NPSC, which will help candidates to crosscheck the answers and review their performance.
Award of maximum and minimum interview marks to be in line with the convention followed by the UPSC. Appointment of at least 3 members from among persons having requisite administrative experience, provided that they have good track record and integrity.
For the civil service exam, senior officers nominated by the Chief Secretary and the DGP shall be included in the board of interview so that transparency may be maintained.
Meanwhile, the PCC lauded former Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang and his Cabinet in the NPF-led government for revoking the October 26 OM (Scrapping of Grade III posts from the purview of NPSC) and meeting other demands. The PCC also applauded the present Chief Minister and the NDPP-led government for its prompt action and sensitivity towards the plight of the young, educated and unemployed youths.
In addition, the PCC acknowledged the vital role played by outgoing Chief Secretary, Pankaj Kumar in making the reforms a reality.
