Hello friends, if you are preparing for a government job then this news is very important for you. The Supreme Court has recently given an important decision saying that if the number of posts available in a government recruitment advertisement is not clearly stated then that recruitment process will be considered illegal. This decision has been made to maintain transparency and protect the rights of the candidates.
Why did the Supreme Court make this decision?
The Supreme Court gave this decision keeping in mind the irregularities in the recruitment of Class IV employees in 2010 by the Jharkhand High Court. A bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and Sandeep Mehta upheld the termination of services of candidates selected in the recruitment exam conducted by the Jharkhand High Court in 2010 for Class IV employees as the total number of posts available was not specified in the recruitment process. In this recruitment, information about the total number of posts, and reserved and unreserved seats was not given. The court declared it illegal and cancelled the entire recruitment process.
What information is mandatory?
The court clearly stated in its decision that for any valid government recruitment, it is necessary that the following information is clearly given in the advertisement:
- Total number of posts available
- Details of reserved and unreserved seats
- Minimum Qualifications
- Selection process – written test, interview etc.
- Lack of transparency makes recruitment illegal
If a state government does not want to give reservation, then it will also have to clearly mention this decision in the advertisement. Failure to do so will render the entire recruitment process illegal. The Supreme Court has given this decision on the basis of the decision of the 2014 case “Renu vs District and Sessions Judge, Tis Hazari Court, Delhi”.
What does this decision mean for the candidates?
After this decision, governments will have to exercise more transparency. Now no recruitment advertisement can be issued without mentioning the number of posts. If this happens, the candidates can take legal action against it.
Will this decision apply to other recruitments as well?
Yes, this decision of the Supreme Court will apply to all government recruitments. Now any department or state government will have to ensure that it gives complete information in the recruitment advertisement. This decision is very important for government job candidates. Now no government institution will be able to recruit without transparency. This is a big step towards protecting the rights of the candidates.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. Please study the Supreme Court decision or government notification for any official decision or any Government job.
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