The MPSC’s purpose is to ensure fairness and meritocracy in the recruitment process. The MPSC is not a private property of any government in power, business interest, NGOs or political party. It must maintain neutrality, objectivity and detach itself from any political affiliations and appointments
SHILLONG, Dec 12: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Thursday urged the Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) to disclose the criteria for selecting and recruiting candidates, alleging that the institution has failed to conduct examinations with the full confidence of the public and has consequently lost the trust of many.
“Meghalaya Public Service Commission or Omission? The results of the written test for the MCS examination conducted by the MPSC have raised numerous questions, leaving many candidates feeling cheated and dumbfounded,” said VPP Media Cell member, Ubahunlang Dkhar Tmar.
He alleged that nepotism and favouritism, particularly benefitting those connected to the current government, have undermined the institution’s credibility.
“Judging by the results of the MCS, it appears the MPSC suffers from a severe disease that has ailed its functioning,” he remarked.
Tmar further pointed out that there is a prevailing perception among the public that irregularities and incompetence have been allowed to persist for years, adversely affecting job aspirants and genuine candidates who wish to serve the state.
The recent MCS examinations, he claimed, have solidified the belief that nepotism and favouritism now define this constitutional body.
“It is a terrible and toxic state of affairs when such an important institution fails to conduct examinations with the confidence of the people. The MPSC has lost the trust of many educated youths. As citizens of this state, we have reached a tipping point where we cannot just lay low, discuss and debate. The MPSC must disclose how candidates have been selected and recruited, including the cut-off marks,” Tmar added.
The VPP emphasised that the MPSC cannot hide behind the cloak of privacy or individual rights. As a public institution, it is bound by principles of justice, transparency and accountability.
“The MPSC is meant to serve the state by recruiting the most talented and capable individuals. However, if it continues to cater to the whims of politicians and the powerful, it may as well be rebranded as the ‘Mostly Politicians’ Service Commission’. And if getting a job requires lining someone’s pockets, then it’s more like the ‘Money Pays Service Commission’,” Tmar said.
“The MPSC’s purpose is to ensure fairness and meritocracy in the recruitment process. The MPSC is not a private property of any government in power, business interest, NGOs or political party. It must maintain neutrality, objectivity and detach itself from any political affiliations and appointments,” Tmar added.
