Cabinet approves extension of term of the Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes

Cabinet approves extension of term of the Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the extension of term of the Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes, by twelve weeks i.e. upto 2nd April, 2018.  The extension of tenure will enable the Commission to submit a comprehensive report on the issue of sub- categorization of OBCs, after consultation with various stakeholders.


The Commission was constituted under article 340 of the Constitution with the approval of President on 2nd October, 2017 and it was stipulated that it would submit its report within twelve weeks from the assumption of charge by the Chairperson.

Background:

The Commission, headed by Justice (Retd.) Smt. G. Rohini commenced functioning- on 11th October, 2017 and has since interacted with all the Stats/UTs having reservation for OBCs, and the State Backward Classes Commissions. The Commission has requisitioned data from 197 Higher Education Institutions regarding admission of OBCs to higher education courses during the last three years and has also sought data regarding recruitment of OBC persons in Government jobs during the last three years in Government Departments, Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions as well as in the CPSEs, with a view to determine the inequitable distribution of benefits of reservation among the castes/communities included in the Centre List of Other Backward Classes.

Keeping in view the voluminous data involved and the time required for its analysis to prepare a comprehensive report, the Commission had sought extension of its term by twelve weeks.

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1536 Assistant vacancies in New India Assurance – Recruitment 2014 of 1536 Assistant Posts 2014 – Last Date 10-11-2014

1536 Assistant vacancies in New India Assurance – Recruitment 2014 of 1536 Assistant Posts 2014 – Last Date 10-11-2014

The New India Assurance Company Limited has issued a notification for the recruitment of 1536 Assistant vacancies in Class III cadre from open market at various states/ Union Territories. Eligible candidates may apply online from 18-10-2014 to 10-11-2014. The details are as follows:

Important Dates:

Starting Date to Apply Online: 18-10-2014

Last Date to Apply Online 10-11-2014
Payment of Fee from: 18-10-2014 to 10-11-2014

Online Examination (Some/All/Additional dates as the need arises): 17-01-2015, 18-01-2015, 24-01-2015 (Tentative Dates)

Download of Call Letters for Examination: 10 Days prior to the date of examination (Tentative)

Total No.of Posts: 1536

Name of the Post: Assistant Class-III

Name of the Category:
1. SC: 175 Posts
2. ST: 74 Posts
3. OBC: 457 Posts
4. General: 830 Posts

Educational Qualification: Graduate from a recognized University OR Pass in HSC/Equivalent (XII pass) examination with 60% marks (50% for Ex-servicemen, SC/ST and Persons with Disabilities); and the candidate should have passed in English as one of the subjects at SSC/ HSC/ Intermediate/ Graduation level; and Knowledge of Regional Language i.e. Language of the State of Recruitment is essential.

Age Limit: Candidates age limit should be 18 – 30 years as on 30-06-2014 i.e born not earlier than 01-07-2014 & not later than 30-06-1996 (both days inclusive).

Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, computer proficiency test, online examination. The online exam will consists of Test of Reasoning, Test of English Language, Test of General Awareness, Test of Numerical Ability and Computer Knowledge each carrying 50 marks for a total of 250 Marks and 120 Minutes.

Application Fee: Candidates should pay Rs.50/- for SC/ ST/ PWD/ Ex-SER/ Female candidates, Rs.500/- for Other category candidates through online by using debit cards (Rupay/ Visa/ Master), Credit cards , Internet Banking , IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets – Vodafone MPesa, Airtel Money, Oxicash, Mobikwik, Paycash etc.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may apply online through the website www.newindia.co.in from 18-10-2014 to 10-11-2014.

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3% reservation for differently-abled persons be given in all category of government jobs: Supreme Court

3% reservation for differently-abled persons be given in all category of government jobs: Supreme Court

 The Supreme Court today held that three per cent reservation for differently-abled persons be given in all category of government jobs including in appointments and promotions to IAS while pulling up the Centre for "frustrating" the very purpose of empowering legislation by opposing it.

A bench headed by Chief Justice R M Lodha said the disabled persons have not got their due in the last 19 years after framing of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, which was passed in 1995.

Additional Solicitor General Pinky Anand, appearing for the Centre, contended that reservation cannot be given in case of promotion to Group A and Group B officers category as it is not a case of appointment.

The bench, however, observed that appointment is a broader concept and the Centre is giving a narrow interpretation of it.

"You are frustating the very reservation policy and cause of class for which Parliament passed the law," the bench said.

"For the last 19 years it is not being implemented and the class, for which the legislation was made, had not got benefited as it should have," the bench said.

The court dismissed the petition of Centre challenging order of  Bombay High Court which had directed the Centre and the Union Public Service Commission to implement a 3 per cent quota in direct recruitments and promotions for the disabled in the IAS.


Source : The Economic Times

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Centre May Drop Mandatory Police Verification for Government Jobs

Centre May Drop Mandatory Police Verification for Government Jobs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently sought minimum use of affidavits and a shift to self-certification, so as to benefit the common man.

Centre May Drop Mandatory Police Verification for Govt Jobs

NEW DELHI: The Centre is considering a move to drop mandatory police verification of candidates selected for government jobs and may accept self-attestation certificates from them.

The issue of omitting the need of police verification of people getting selected for government jobs and applying for passports is under consideration of the Ministry of Home Affairs, official sources said. The MHA is likely take a view of state governments and other stakeholders in the matter, they said.

A concept note on the matter by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions also favoured replacement of police verification in various works including for the purpose of issuance of passport and for government jobs.

It needs to be considered if this can be eliminated as

(i) the police check is only about any criminal cases for which the persons concerned do provide necessary declarations and remain liable for false declaration;
(ii) the police report is perfunctory as it covers the last place of residence only;
(iii) in any case, neighbours’ affirmation appears to have little meaning, the note says.

As part of its effort to reform the public service delivery system and bridging the governance deficit, the Centre is promoting self attestation in place of notarized affidavits for a big chunk of government-related work.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently sought minimum use of affidavits and a shift to self-certification, so as to benefit the common man.

“In a citizen-friendly initiative, all ministries and departments of the union government, and all state governments, have been asked to make provision for self-certification of documents in place of affidavits.
“The requirement of attestation by gazetted officer is also sought to be replaced by self-certification by the citizen,” the Prime Minister’s Office has said in a release.

The 12th report – ‘citizen centric administration-the heart of governance’ – of the second Administrative Reforms Commission has also suggested simplifying procedures for self-certification provision.

Source : www.deccanherald.com

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Central Government Job Opportunities for 10th Class

 List of Central Government Job Opportunities for 10+2 Qualification

Central Government Jobs Employment News : There are many job opportunities for candidates who have just 10+2 qualification. The following are some of the central government jobs for which an intermediate qualification is asked.


Indian Army

Post: 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme
After selection: Chance to study Tele Communication, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering free of cost. After that you can start your career with Lieutenant Grade.
Notification: released in the months of April and September
Age Limit: 16 ½ to 19 years
Educational Qualifications: 70% with mathematics and Physics
Selection Process: Interview conducted by Service Selection Board
Training: training is given for five years. One year training is conducted in Dehradun and after that four years training is given in Military Engineering College- Pune, Military Telecommunication College- Mhow or Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering - Secundrabad

Post: Soldier (Technical)
Qualification: Intermediate with M.P.C group + Physical standards
Age Limit: 17½ to 23 years
Selection Process: Physical efficiency test -> Written Test -> Medical Test

Post: Clerk, Store Keeper
Qualifications: 10+2 with minimum 50% marks, at least 40% marks in each subject and required physical standards.
Age Limit: 17½ to 23 years
Selection Process: Physical efficiency test -> Written Test -> Medical Test

Post: Nursing Assistant
Qualifications: Intermediate with Bi.P.C Group with 50% marks and 40% marks in each subject. Physical standards required.
Age Limit: 17½ to 23 years
Selection Process: Physical efficiency test -> Written Test -> Medical Test

Website to watch for the above Indian Army Jobs: http://indianarmy.nic.in

Indian Navy

Exam: 10+2 Cadet (B.Tech.) Entry Scheme
Qualifications: 10+ 2 with Maths, Physics and Chemistry with not less than 75% marks. 50% marks in English subject
Age Limit: 17 to 19 ½ years
Selection Process: Interview conducted by Service Selection Board.
Training: candidates qualified can pursue four years B.Tech course in Indian naval academy Ezhimala in kerala. Based on the vacancies and interest one can choose engineering branches like electronics and communication/ mechanical/ naval architect/ marine engineering for the training. The B.Tech degree is awarded by the Delhi Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNTU).

Post: Sailor
Qualifications: Intermediate with Maths, Physics and Chemistry with at least 55% marks.
Pay Scale: Rs.5200 -20200 + with Grade Pay – Rs.2000/- + MSP Rs.2000/- + Ex- Group Pay – Rs.1400/-.
Selection Process: Physical efficiency test -> Written Test -> Medical Test
Website: www.nausena-bharti.nic.in

Post: Senior Secondary Recruiters
Qualifications: 10+ 2 with Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Age Limit: 17 to 21 years
Selection Process: Physical efficiency test -> Written Test -> Medical Test
Website: www.nausena-bharti.nic.in

Course: MBBS
Specialities: candidates who have been selected for this course can do their MBBS without spending a rupee fee, free accommodation and food facilities in the armed forces medical college Pune. After that one can start a career with lieutenant rank in army, navy and air force hospitals as a doctor. Interested candidates can still pursue other PG or super specialty courses in the same college.
Total Seats: 130 (25 seats allotted for female candidates)
Qualifications: 10+2 with Bi.P.C. group with 60% marks. Candidate should score at least 50% marks in each subject.
Age Limit: 17 to 22 years
Selection Process: NEET
Website: http://armedforces.nic.in

Indian Air Force

Post: Group “X” Technical Trade
Qualifications: Intermediate with Maths, Physics and Chemistry with 50% marks in each subject
Age Limit: 17 to 22 years
Selection Process: Physical efficiency test -> Written Test -> Medical Test
Pay Scale: 5500-20200 with Grade Pay- Rs.2000

Post: Group-Y
Qualifications: Intermediate with 50% marks
Age Limit: 17 to 25 years
Selection Process: Physical efficiency test -> Written Test -> Medical Test
Pay Scale: 5500-20200 with Grade Pay- Rs.2000
Website: http://indianairforce.nic.in


Union Public Service Commission

Exam: Special Class Railway Examination
Post: Mechanical Engineer in Railways
Qualifications: Intermediate / 10+2 with 50% marks in Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Age Limit: 17 to 21 years

Conducted by: UPSC
Examination held: July/ August
Selection Process: Written Test
Website: www.upsconline.nic.in
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Staff Selection Commission

Exam: Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (10+2)
Post: LDC, Stenographer-D, Stenographer-C, Data Entry
Qualifications: Intermediate / 10+2
LDC: Typing @ 30 w.p.m. in English and 25 w.p.m. in Hindi
Stenographer-D: Shorthand @ 80 w.p.m.
Stenographer-C: Shorthand @ 100 w.p.m.

Age Limit: 18 to 27 years
Pay Scale:
LDC: Rs.3050 to 4500
Stenographer-D: Rs.4000 to 6000
Stenographer-C: Rs.5500 to 9000

Selection Process: Written Test -> Skill Test
Notification: Every year
Website: www.ssc.nic.in

APPSC

Post: Group-4
Job: Junior Assistants
Age Limit: 18 to 36 years
Selection Process: Written Test
Website: www.apspsc.gov.in

A.P. Police
Post: Police Constables (A.R, Civil and Communication)
Qualifications: Intermediate
Age Limit: 18 to 23 years
Selection Process: Physical Efficiency Test -> Written Test
Website: http://apstagepolice.org

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List of Indian Governors and Chief Ministers of Indian States

List of Indian Governors and Chief Ministers of Indian States

Here is the complete list of Indian Governors and Chief Ministers of Indian States, including the latest changes. This will be very useful for those who are preparing for competitive exams. This will also be a handy reference for all …

Chief Ministers & Governors of Indian States
S. NO	State and U.T.	Chief Minister	Governor
1	Andhra Pradesh	Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy	Shri. E. S. L. Narasimhan
2	Arunachal Pradesh	Nabam Tuki	Lt Gen (Rtd) Nirbhay Sharma
3	Assam	Tarun Gogoi	Janaki Ballabh Patnaik
4	Andaman & Nicobar	U.T.	A. K. Singh
5	Bihar	Nitish Kumar	D. Y. Patil
6	Chhattisgarh	Dr. Raman Singh	Shri Shekhar Dutt
7	Chandigarh	U.T.	Shri Shivraj V. Patil (Administrator)
8	Delhi	Sheila Dikshit	Najeeb Jung
9	Goa	Manohar Parrikar	Shri Bharat Vir Wanchoo
10	Gujarat	Narendra Modi	Dr. Kamla Beniwal
11	Haryana	Bhupinder Singh Hooda	Shri Jagannath Pahadia
12	Himachal Pradesh	Virbhadra Singh	Urmila Singh
13	Jammu and Kashmir	Omar Abdullah	Narinder Nath Vohra
14	Jharkhand	Hemant Soren	Dr. Syed Ahmed
15	Karnataka	K. Siddaramaiah	Hansraj Bhardwaj
16	Kerala	Oommen Chandy	Shri Nikhil Kumar
17	Madhya Pradesh	Shivraj Singh Chouhan	Ram Naresh Yadav
18	Maharashtra	Prithviraj Chavan	K. Sankaranarayanan
19	Manipur	Okram Ibobi Singh	Sh. Gurbachan Jagat
20	Meghalaya	Mukul Sangma	K. K. Paul
21	Mizoram	Pu Lalthanhawla	Shri Vakkom Purushothaman
22	Nagaland	Neiphiu Rio	Shri Ashwani Kumar
23	Orissa	Naveen Patnaik	Shri S. C. Jamir
24	Puducherry	N. Rangasamy	Virendra Kataria
25	Punjab	Parkash Singh Badal	Shri Shivraj Patil
26	Rajasthan	Ashok Gehlot	Smt. Margaret Alva
27	Sikkim	Pawan Kumar Chamling	Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil
28	Tamil Nadu	Sushree J. Jayalalithaa	Konijeti Rosaiah
29	Tripura	Manik Sarkar	Shri Devanand Konwar
30	Uttar Pradesh	Akhilesh Yadav	Shri Banwari Lal Joshi
31	Uttarakhand	Vijay Bahuguna	Aziz Qureshi
32	West Bengal	Mamata Banerjee	Shri M. K Narayanan
33	Dadra and Nagar Haveli	U.T.	Shri B.S. Bhalla (Administrator)
34	Daman and Diu	U.T.	Shri B.S. Bhalla (Administrator)

- Last Updated : 10 August 2013

Source: http://currentaffairs4examz.blogspot.in/

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