The Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has expressed concern over the recruitment process for 46 Constable posts under the Excise Department, a matter that is currently under judicial consideration, and has called for a fresh recruitment exercise in accordance with established rules and procedures.
In a statement, DNSU noted that the recruitment process had earlier been adjudicated by the Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court, where the Single Judge Bench reportedly set aside the recruitment citing procedural irregularities and deviations from prescribed recruitment norms and service rules.
Maintaining its commitment to transparency, meritocracy equal opportunity for the youth of Nagaland, the Union asserted that the 46 vacant Constable posts should be filled only through a fresh recruitment process conducted strictly in line with relevant service rules and established procedures.
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The Union urged the Government and the concerned authorities to undertake a comprehensive review and verification of appointments within the department to ascertain whether any backdoor appointments have been made. “If any irregular, unauthorized, or unlawful appointments are identified, appropriate corrective measures should be initiated in accordance with the law and established procedures,” it stated.
The Union further recommended that any vacancies arising from the identification and removal of such irregular appointments be consolidated with the existing 46 vacant posts and advertised through a single, transparent, and competitive recruitment process to ensure that all eligible candidates are provided an equal opportunity to compete on merit.
Expressing confidence in the judicial process, DNSU said it remains hopeful that the ongoing court proceedings would reinforce the principles of accountability, transparency and the rule of law in public recruitment.
The Union reiterated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the interests of students, job seekers, and unemployed youth, and called upon all stakeholders to support a recruitment system that is fair, credible, transparent, and accessible to all.
