IMPHAL, Jan 15: Manipur Staff Selection Commission reiterates committment to ensuring transparent and merit-based recruitment system for subordinate posts in the State.
Briefing the media, T Ranjit Singh, retired IAS officer and the first Chairman of the newly-constituted Manipur Staff Selection Commission reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to ensuring a transparent, secure, efficient, and merit-based recruitment system for subordinate posts in the State.
Singh said that he assumed charge on 2nd September 2024 following his appointment under Section 3 of the Manipur Staff Selection Commission Act, 2022.
“As the Commission is newly-established, it is currently functioning with limited manpower, including officers deputed in addition to their regular duties. Despite these constraints, he said, concerted efforts are being made to establish robust systems” he said.
The Chairman clarified that MSSC will conduct recruitment examinations for Group C and Group D posts only, while recruitment to gazetted posts will continue to be handled by the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC).
Highlighting a major reform, Singh informed that the Government has approved the conduct of examinations through Computer-Based Testing (CBT) mode. This initiative, being introduced for the first time in Manipur, aims to eliminate human error and manipulation, thereby ensuring fair and smooth conduct of examinations.
He further stated that the Commission has issued its first recruitment notification for around ten regular posts of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). Although government appointments are generally made on contractual basis initially, special approval was obtained from the Governor-in-Council, as the State is presently under President’s Rule, to make these appointments on regular basis.
He also emphasized that selections would be made strictly on merit and that candidates who prepare sincerely and follow instructions would have a fair opportunity.
He also stated that the Commission remains open to clarifying doubts and assisting candidates. “There is no need to panic. Only deserving candidates will be selected,” he said.
Expressing confidence in the Commission’s role, the Chairman said that the establishment of the Manipur Staff Selection Commission would bring a sea change in the recruitment of Group C and Group D subordinate staff and significantly contribute to good governance in the State in the coming years.
(By Our Correspondent)
