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CTAN Demands Changes in Nagaland Govt Recruitment Order, Threatens Agitation
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News18•22-09-2026, 18:45
CTAN Demands Changes in Nagaland Govt Recruitment Order, Threatens Agitation
- •The Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) urges the state government to withdraw a provision in its September 15 Office Memorandum (OM) requiring departmental vacancies to obtain clearance from the Manpower Rationalisation Committee (MRC) and Cabinet before recruitment.
- •CTAN demands the deletion of Point 2 from the OM, which mandates prior approval for filling vacancies, arguing that departments should send vacancies directly to NPSC and NSSB as done previously.
- •CTAN calls for the deferment of the ongoing Combined Staff Recruitment Examination (CSRE) until 43 additional requisitioned posts, currently awaiting MRC clearance, are included.
- •The association reiterates its demand to bring eligible Group C posts from various departments, including police and prisons, under the purview of the Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB) to ensure transparency and uniformity.
- •CTAN expresses concern that new provisions could lead to contractual appointments instead of regular recruitment through NPSC and NSSB, and seeks early advertisement for 83 Forest Guard posts and an update on Forester-I recruitment.
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CTAN is opposing Point 2 of the September 15 Office Memorandum, which requires departmental vacancies to obtain clearance from the Manpower Rationalisation Committee and Cabinet before being sent for recruitment.
CTAN urged the NSSB to defer the examination because over 30,000 aspirants are competing for only 11 advertised posts, while 43 additional requisitioned posts are awaiting clearance from the Manpower Rationalisation Committee.
CTAN wants eligible Group C posts in departments currently outside the NSSB's purview—including police, prisons, Nagaland Lokayukta, home guards, fire services, excise, and forest—to be brought under the board.