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Chandigarh MC hires SSC for 275 posts, a first
The Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) has formally approached the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit for 275 vacant Group A, B and C posts, the first time the civic body will use the central agency for hiring. The move follows UT administration approval to fill long-pending vacancies through a reputed government agency while adhering to reservation norms.
The vacancies span key departments including 118 clerks, 79 firemen, 33 drivers, 21 engineers and five enforcement sub-inspectors. Officials said outsourcing to SSC aims to ensure transparency and credibility. MC has sought details from SSC on examination modalities, centres, financial requirements and shared responsibilities.
Once SSC conveys its willingness and applicable charges, the corporation will proceed with next steps. The drive addresses chronic staff shortages that have affected municipal service delivery for years.
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The MC's decision to use SSC for the first time signals a shift towards centralised, rule-bound hiring in a civic body that has long operated with skeletal staff. The 275 posts span critical departments, and the vacancies are a direct constraint on service delivery. What remains unresolved is the timeline: the process hinges on SSC's response on fees and terms before the MC can move forward. Until then, departments that have been understaffed for years will continue to operate at reduced capacity.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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