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Maharashtra Govt To Launch New Recruitment System To Fill 70,000 Vacancies
Maharashtra Govt To Launch New Recruitment System To Fill 70,000 Vacancies
Maharashtra is set to launch a new statewide government recruitment system to fill over 70,000 positions in phases, with approximately 50,000 managed by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Devendra Fadnavis, focusing on governance reforms, human resource management, and transparency in recruitment.
Fadnavis shared on X, “Chaired a crucial meeting on reforms in the General Administration Department in Mumbai today. A new recruitment system will soon be implemented across the state. Over 70,000 posts will be filled in phases, including around 50,000 through the Maharashtra Public Service Commission. Recruitment decisions will be based on required skills, service entry rules, eligibility criteria and the nature of work."
“Directed all key departments to fast-track comprehensive administrative reforms, with priority given to human resource management and transparency in recruitment. A decision regarding amendments to the state's service recruitment rules will be taken shortly in the cabinet meeting," he added.
“Emphasised the development of online and digital verification systems to ensure that the entire process will remain transparent, credible, and fast. A new governance reform model will take shape in Maharashtra within the next year, with every department playing a vital role," the post further stated.
On Monday, CM Devendra Fadnavis chaired a meeting on reforms in the General Administration Department, stressing the importance of administrative reforms, human resource management, and transparency in the recruitment process. He noted that decisions on these reforms would be made soon at the cabinet meeting, with the Chief Secretary and senior officials in attendance.
Source: News18
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