The Kerala state government will launch a comprehensive drive to identify and report all vacancies in government departments and public sector institutions to the state public service commission (PSC) to create more employment opportunities for youth, said local self-government minister K M Shaji.
Current Vacancy Scenario
The minister stated that a large number of permanent posts remain vacant across various government departments, local self-government institutions and public sector undertakings. Failure to fill these vacancies in a timely manner affects the quality of public services and administrative efficiency while disappointing lakhs of job aspirants preparing for government employment.
Employment-Oriented Approach
As part of the government’s employment-oriented approach, detailed information on existing vacancies, anticipated vacancies and posts free from legal hurdles will be collected and reported to the PSC. Instructions will be issued to department secretaries and heads of departments to conduct a comprehensive assessment of vacancies, he said.
A special mechanism will also be established to identify unreported vacancies, while the progress of vacancy reporting will be reviewed on a monthly basis to ensure accountability and timely action.
Digital Dashboard for Transparency
To enhance transparency, the government plans to introduce a digital dashboard that will provide the public with information on vacancies reported to the PSC, vacancies yet to be reported and the status of recruitment processes. “Filling vacancies in government services is not merely an administrative necessity but also a social responsibility towards Kerala’s youth. No qualified candidate should be denied an opportunity. Every vacancy must be reported and every eligible applicant should get a fair chance,” the minister said.
Shaji reiterated that the government is committed to employment generation and ensuring job opportunities for young people. He added that steps are being taken to accelerate recruitment by reporting vacancies across all departments to the PSC at the earliest.
