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MPSC panel backs 16,000 Group C posts, relaxes age limits
A Maharashtra Public Service Commission committee has recommended the creation of over 16,000 Group C positions and extended age relaxation in its interim report submitted to the state government. The panel also proposed measures to enhance transparency and address long-standing grievances among job aspirants.
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The committee submitted its interim report to Maharashtra's state government on Thursday, outlining a series of recommendations aimed at tackling systemic issues within the recruitment process. The proposal to create over 16,000 Group C posts represents a significant step toward addressing the backlog of vacancies that has drawn criticism from aspirants seeking government employment.
Among the key recommendations is a one-year age relaxation provision, which would provide additional opportunities for candidates who have faced delays in the recruitment timeline. The panel acknowledged that extended delays in the examination and selection process have disadvantaged prospective applicants, necessitating compensatory measures.
The interim report also emphasizes improved transparency mechanisms to restore public confidence in the MPSC's functioning. The committee's suggestions are expected to streamline recruitment procedures and reduce procedural bottlenecks that have historically contributed to prolonged waiting periods for candidates.
State authorities are expected to review the panel's recommendations in the coming weeks. The proposals are seen as a potential response to mounting pressure from civil service aspirants and coaching centres across Maharashtra demanding swift action on pending recruitment drives.