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The Tussle between the TN Government and Governor: Since Six Months No TNPSC Results 

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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is the only hope for the lakhs of graduates who want to procure a Tamil Nadu State government job. Thousands of job aspirants are seriously preparing for the various state services exams, and it is imperative to understand that the TNPSC should regularly release job notifications and finish the recruitment process within the time bound.

The pertinent question is, why is the TNPSC functioning without transparency and accountability? The lethargic attitude in formulating a job calendar to appoint the Chairman and TNPSC members scuttles the hopes of millions of Tamil youth. Let us analyse the reasons behind the present condition of TNPSC.

Internal Chaos in TNPSC

The former Chairman of TNPSC has highlighted that the primary cause of the Commission’s disarray is a personnel shortage. Instead of the intended composition of 13 members and a permanent Chairman, the current situation consists of merely three members and one individual temporarily fulfilling the role of Chairman. Furthermore, the position of Secretary remained unfilled for a brief period earlier this month.

They emphasised that the State administration should promptly address all the vacant positions and carry out the selection procedures without any complaints. Nevertheless, a high-ranking TNPSC official has confirmed that the outcomes of the Group II and II A examination and the yearly schedule will be published quickly.

Rising Unemployment and Dejected Youth

The results of the Group II and II A Mains examination, conducted on February 25 of this year, to fill 5,446 vacant positions in the State government, are yet to be released, causing over 57,000 candidates to feel highly dejected.

In February 2022, the TNPSC released notification for the Group I and II A examination for filling 5,446 vacancies in various positions such as Junior Employment Officer, Sub-Inspector, Sub-Registrar, and Municipal Commissioner.

Moreover, 994,000 candidates participated in the preliminary examination conducted in May 2022, and the results were announced on November 8, 2022. A total of 57,641 candidates successfully passed the preliminary stage. The main examination took place on February 25, 2023. The results have not been revealed even after 10 months. This is excruciating for job seekers.

The Conflict of Dates between UPSC and TNPSC

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam announcement was issued in February 2023, followed by the prelims in May and the Mains in September. Furthermore, the results were recently published. While the UPSC administers tests for candidates from all over India in a single year, the TNPSC, which conducts exams only for candidates from Tamil Nadu, requires a duration of two years. This has resulted in significant distress for the aspirants, as they are uncertain about their success in passing the examination.

The candidates are uncertain if they should allocate their efforts towards preparing for the next examination or transitioning to alternative employment opportunities. In addition, candidates have claimed that there is a further delay in the publication of the Annual Planner, which was initially scheduled to be distributed in October. The document contains information regarding available positions and estimated dates for notifications across all categories for the upcoming year.

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Governor Vs Government Tussle on TNPSC Chairman 

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has twice returned to the State government the file recommending the appointment of former Director-General of Police C. Sylendra Babu as Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), claiming that the recommendations were inconsistent with constitutional provisions and propriety. Mr. Ravi asked the government to re-submit the case “with due regard for constitutional and institutional requirements.”

The Raj Bhavan questioned if the Supreme Court’s guidelines had been followed throughout the process. According to the governor, such a mechanism did not exist, and hence, the TN government’s proposals violated the Supreme Court’s directives. Article 316(2) of the Constitution established a term of six years for members of the Commission, subject to a maximum age of 62 years. According to the governor, Mr. Babu was 61 years old at the time of his application; if appointed, he would serve for less than a year.

He inquired as to how the candidates were aware of the government’s intention to fill the vacant positions of Chairman and members of the TNPSC.

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