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Maharashtra Government Considers Record MPSC Posts, Exam Reform
Maharashtra wants to offer many more government jobs through its public service commission.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the number of posts could be higher than ever before.
Many of these jobs may be in Group C positions.
A committee is asking students and other people what changes are needed in the exams.
Many students want exams to return to an objective pattern with set-answer questions.
Earlier, officials had decided to move from objective exams to descriptive exams.
The government will wait for the committee’s report before making a final decision.
The committee is also studying how to make exams fairer and more predictable.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Maharashtra plans to significantly increase posts offered through the MPSC, especially Group C positions.
The government expects the next MPSC recruitment to include enough posts to break previous records.
A high-powered committee is reviewing MPSC reforms after hearings with students and other stakeholders.
Fadnavis said the government would consider restoring objective exams if the committee recommends that change.
The committee has received more than 20,000 emails and is examining transparency, exam calendars, mark normalisation and cancellation procedures.
- Who
- The Maharashtra government, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the MPSC Examination Reform Committee, students and other stakeholders.
- What
- The government is considering a major increase in MPSC posts and possible changes to the examination pattern and procedures.
- Where
- Maharashtra, following discussions at a state cabinet meeting and committee hearings.
- When
- The statements were reported on September 22; the year was not specified in the article.
- Why
- To fill vacant government posts and respond to demands for reforms, including a possible return to the objective examination pattern.
Objective-pattern proponents
Descriptive-pattern approach
Preferred examination format
Objective-pattern proponents
Student representatives have strongly demanded a return to the objective pattern in hearings on MPSC reforms.
Descriptive-pattern approach
The Dalvi Committee previously recommended shifting from the objective pattern to a descriptive one, after which the government and MPSC decided to implement the change.
Government decision
Objective-pattern proponents
Supporters expect the government to consider restoring objective exams if the high-powered committee recommends it.
Descriptive-pattern approach
The government has not yet decided to reverse the change and will wait for the committee’s report before taking a final decision.
Key facts
- Chief minister
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Recruitment body
- Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
- Posts under consideration
- A substantially increased number of MPSC posts, particularly Group C positions
- Exam-pattern proposal
- The government may consider returning from descriptive exams to an objective pattern if recommended by the committee
- Committee feedback
- More than 20,000 emails have been received
- Other reform areas
- Transparency in paper checking, exam calendars, mark normalisation, question-paper procedures and cancelled-exam safeguards
- Additional vacancies
- The government is considering a separate mechanism for vacant posts in local self-government institutions
Quotes
Devendra Fadnavis
Chief Minister of Maharashtra
“The government would consider the recommendations of a high-powered committee and would be positive about reverting to an objective examination pattern if the panel recommended it.”
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“I am confident that for the next examination, we will bring in such a large number of posts that all previous records will be broken.”
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