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PSC driver rank holders protest in Thiruvananthapuram
Hundreds of PSC driver rank holders staged a protest outside the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, demanding that the government appoint them to vacant posts. The protesters, who have cleared the Public…
Hundreds of PSC driver rank holders staged a protest outside the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, demanding that the government appoint them to vacant posts. The protesters, who have cleared the Public Service Commission examination for driver positions, said they have been waiting for years without appointment orders.
The rank holders alleged that the government is not filling existing vacancies despite a clear list of qualified candidates. They carried placards and raised slogans, calling for immediate action to address their demands. The protest comes amid growing frustration among job aspirants in the state over delays in recruitment.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The protest highlights a recurring issue in Kerala where PSC rank holders wait years for appointment even as vacancies exist. Under the Kerala PSC rules, a rank list remains valid for three years, but actual appointments often lag due to bureaucratic delays or changes in government policy. The state currently has thousands of unfilled posts across departments, and driver positions are among the most sought-after for candidates with lower educational qualifications. The government has cited financial constraints as a reason for slow recruitment, but the rank holders argue that filling existing vacancies would not add new burden. The next move will depend on whether the state government issues a directive to departments to expedite appointments from the existing rank list.
Source: odishatv.in
This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
