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Karnataka may extend job application deadline amid caste certificate delays
Karnataka may extend job application deadline amid caste certificate delays
The Karnataka government is considering extending the last date for job applications in response to delays in issuing caste certificates, Minister for Medical Education Sharan Prakash Patil told the Legislative Council on…
The Karnataka government is considering extending the last date for job applications in response to delays in issuing caste certificates, Minister for Medical Education Sharan Prakash Patil told the Legislative Council on Thursday. Replying on behalf of the Revenue Minister to a question from Congress member K. Shivakumar, Patil said the possibility of extending the dates would be examined. The government also plans to simplify the process for obtaining caste certificates.
Shivakumar pointed to the Maharashtra model, which uses blockchain technology to prevent fake certificates, and suggested Karnataka adopt a similar system. He added that getting a caste certificate had become a herculean task. The minister said the government would examine the proposal.
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The delay in caste certificates affects applicants from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes, who must produce the document to claim reservation benefits in government jobs. Karnataka has over 40,000 vacancies across departments, and any extension could push the recruitment timeline into the next financial year. Blockchain-based verification, as used in Maharashtra, can cut processing time and eliminate forgeries, but requires legislative backing and a state-wide digital registry. The government's next move will be watched by lakhs of job seekers, with a decision expected before the current notification deadlines expire.
Source: thehindu.com
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