CM hails K' taka Council Secretariat recruitment model as 'benchmark'

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday lauded the transparent and professional model adopted for direct recruitment and promotions in the Karnataka Legislative Council Secretariat, calling it a ‘benchmark’ for other government departments. The CM was referring to the end-to-end recruitment process initiated under the leadership of Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, under which cadre and recruitment rules were comprehensively revised, fixing a 50:50 ratio between direct recruitment and promotion and implementing the process strictly in accordance with rules. “The entire exercise is highly commendable and has emerged as a model for other government departments,” Siddaramaiah was quoted as saying in a press release.

As per the revised framework, posts earmarked for direct recruitment were, for the first time in the history of the Council, filled through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), it added. A written examination was conducted in a transparent manner, followed by the preparation of a merit list in a 1:5 ratio and a final selection list in a 1:1 ratio, leaving no scope for ambiguity, it said. To ensure professional verification of the original documents of shortlisted candidates, officials from the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), a central government-owned organisation from outside the state, were deputed. Candidates were also tested for software development capability and computer proficiency.

All stages of the recruitment process were conducted under mandatory CCTV surveillance, and the final marks list was prepared transparently and professionally, the release said. In line with constitutional provisions, including Articles 16 and 371(A) relating to Kalyana Karnataka reservations, promotions were granted transparently to about 42 officers and staff in accordance with circulars issued by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department.

(State Correspondent)