NCSC Says Vacant SC Posts Should Not Be Dereserved
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has ruled that if a government department cannot find an eligible SC candidate for a reserved vacancy, it should not drop the reservation. Instead, it should advertise the post and appoint someone from the community on a contract basis or through deputation.
Context
Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is a constitutional body that monitors the welfare of Scheduled Castes. Reserved posts are set aside under India's reservation policy, so how vacancies are filled affects who gets government jobs.
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