OBC and SC/ST Reservation in Central Government Jobs – A comparison

With regard to a query raised in Rajya Sabha, on OBCs and SC/ST Reservation in Central Government Jobs, Minister of Peronnel, Pensioners’ Grievances & Pensoners welfare Shri.V.Narayanasamy replied the following.

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3040

Queried by : 3040 . DR. GYAN PRAKASH PILANIA

(a) the statistics regarding employment of Other Backaward Classes (OBCs) (number/percentage) in Central Government Jobs – Groups A to D;

(b) whether this scenario is negation of 27 per cent reservation of OBCs, as mandated by Government since 8 September, 1993;

(c) if so, the reasons therefor;

(d) in what matter the above statistics compare with SC/ST reservations; and

(e) the steps being taken to fill-up backlog and time-frame thereof?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office. (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)