Protesters seek recruitment notification for 72,000 vacancies in Karnataka
Youth organizations and job aspirants protested in Dharwad, demanding the government fulfill its promise to recruit for 72,000 vacant posts. They also called for reforms within the Karnataka Public Service Commission to address corruption allegations.
Why it matters
High unemployment and concerns over recruitment transparency are significant socio-political issues affecting youth and government administration.
The All-India Democratic Youth Organisation (AIDYO) and the Job Aspirants’ Struggle Committee (JASC) staged a protest in front of the Dharwad Deputy Commissioner’s office on Tuesday, urging the State government to immediately issue recruitment notifications for 72,000 posts it had announced and complete the recruitment process within six months.
The protesters submitted a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister, seeking a recruitment calendar and filling up of all vacant government posts in the State. They also demanded transparent recruitment and measures to check alleged corruption in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC).
Addressing the protestors, Dharwad district unit president of AIDYO and JASC State co-convener Bhavanishankar S. Gouda said the organisations welcomed the government’s recent recruitment notifications and its decision to provide a five-year relaxation in the upper age limit for direct recruitment conducted by the State government until December 31, 2027.
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