SC/ST, OBC get 3 chances for IPS
The Centre has decided to give one more chance to SCs, STs and OBCs to crack the special examination proposed by the Union home ministry to fill the shortfall of IPS officers in the country. The move has come after the Prime Minister’s Office raised concern over the shortfall of SC/ST officers in the IPS. Government sources said that there is a shortfall of at least 30 officers in the reserved category in the elite police services every year.
The ministry had proposed “limited recruitment’’ to the IPS by holding special examinations, by the UPSC, for officers belonging to the state police forces, central police organisations (CPOs) and central paramilitary forces (CPFs). Following a review, fresh changes have been incorporated by the MHA to give three chances to officers belonging to the SC/ST and OBC category against the two attempts given to officers belonging to the general category.
Apart from this, the home ministry has also decided to incorporate the standard quota provisions giving reservation to SCs, STs and OBCs in the proposed lateral induction into the elite services.
After the UPSC turned down the proposal, the MHA approached the PMO to overrule the UPSC decision which directed it to consult the law ministry on the issue.
As per the MHA proposal, the competitive examinations would be open to assistant commandants or deputy superintendent of police with at least five years experience in the five major CPOs and CPFs like the CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB and CISF and state police who are less than 35 years of age.
The ministry has sent the reworked proposal to state governments for their comments. However, facing resistance from the IPS officers who fear a dilution of the elite services, most states have not responded yet. The MHA has given an extention of 30 days to the states to reply.
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