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Karnataka postpones agriculture officers’ exam after student protests
The Karnataka government has postponed the Agricultural Officers and Assistant Agricultural Officers recruitment examination scheduled for August 8 and 9. It also revoked the notification for 128 AO posts and 817 AAO…
The Story in Brief
The Karnataka government has postponed the Agricultural Officers and Assistant Agricultural Officers recruitment examination scheduled for August 8 and 9. It also revoked the notification for 128 AO posts and 817 AAO posts after agriculture students protested the eligibility criteria, which allowed graduates from other courses to apply.
Agriculture Minister Priyank Kharge said a special committee would submit a report within 15 days. The government will review the report and amend the cadre and recruitment rules if needed before announcing a fresh examination date. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Mr. Kharge had met protesting students on August 4, but demonstrations continued at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that the government has simply cancelled jobs, or that students are blocking all competition, miss the actual dispute over eligibility rules. A short review can settle whether the recruitment criteria match the work and Karnataka’s staffing needs. The fair test is a clear rulebook, issued before a new date, and a transparent explanation for all 945 posts.
Source: thehindu.com
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