Andhra Pradesh Increases Local Quota for Junior Assistant Posts to 95%
Andhra raises local quota to 95 percent for junior assistant, lower posts
News 18
Image: News 18
The Andhra Pradesh government has raised the local reservation quota to 95% for direct recruitment to junior assistant and lower posts within the state. This new policy aims to enhance local employment opportunities but excludes certain high-level positions and police roles in the capital area.
- 01Local reservation quota increased to 95% for junior assistant and lower posts.
- 02Excludes positions in the secretariat and police roles in the capital area.
- 03Aims to promote local employment in Andhra Pradesh.
- 04Applies to posts with a pay scale not exceeding that of a junior assistant.
- 05Implemented through a recent government order.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The government of Andhra Pradesh has issued a new government order (GO) increasing the local reservation quota for direct recruitment to 95% for posts at the level of junior assistant and equivalent or lower categories. This decision aims to bolster local employment opportunities within the state. The reservation applies to any local cadre under the state government, including positions under local authorities that do not exceed the pay scale of a junior assistant. However, this quota does not extend to positions in the secretariat, head of department offices, special establishments, state-level institutions, or police posts located in the capital area. This move reflects the government's commitment to prioritize local candidates in public service roles.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
This policy is expected to significantly increase job opportunities for local residents in Andhra Pradesh, particularly for junior assistant roles and similar positions.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you support the increase in local reservation for government jobs?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.