INLD President Abhay Singh Chautala Condemns HPSC Over PGT Computer Science Recruitment Scandal
Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) president Abhay Singh Chautala launched a scathing attack on the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) on Thursday, accusing the body of making a complete mockery of job selections in the state. The criticism centers on the recent recruitment process for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) computer science positions, which has sparked outrage due to shockingly low selection rates and allegations of bias against local candidates.
Shockingly Low Selection Rate Raises Eyebrows
Chautala revealed that for a total of 1,711 PGT computer science posts, a substantial pool of 5,100 candidates appeared for the examination. However, in a move that has left many bewildered, only 39 candidates were ultimately selected. This translates to a mere 2.29% pass rate for what is considered a general examination. "It is hard to believe that only 2.29% of candidates could pass a standard examination like PGT computer science," Chautala stated, questioning the validity and fairness of the entire selection process conducted by the HPSC.
Allegations of Outsider Dominance and Political Strategy
The controversy deepens with the demographic breakdown of the selected candidates. Chautala alleged that approximately 90% of these 39 successful candidates are from outside the state of Haryana. He framed this outcome not as an administrative oversight but as a deliberate political maneuver. "All this was done under the BJP's well-thought-out strategy so that Haryana youth could be kept unemployed and all high positions could be captured by people from outside the state," he asserted, directly implicating the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in what he portrays as a systematic effort to marginalize local job seekers.
Broader Implications for Haryana's Employment Landscape
This incident has ignited a significant debate about transparency and equity in public sector recruitment within Haryana. The INLD president's allegations suggest a pattern where state-run commissions might be failing to serve the employment interests of local youth. The case highlights several critical issues:
- Questionable Examination Standards: The abnormally low pass rate raises serious doubts about the examination's difficulty level or evaluation criteria.
- Geographic Bias: The high proportion of out-of-state selections fuels perceptions of unfair advantage and neglect of domicile candidates.
- Political Accountability: The accusation points to potential political interference in administrative recruitment processes.
- Youth Unemployment: The episode underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Haryana's educated youth in securing government jobs.
As the story develops, pressure is mounting on the HPSC and the state government to provide clarifications and ensure future recruitment drives are conducted with greater transparency and a fairer approach to candidate selection. The political fallout from this controversy is likely to resonate in the coming months, especially with state elections on the horizon.
