The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) on IAS Induction — comprising CANSSEA, NSSA, FONSESA, NIDA and NF&ASA — has launched a pen-down strike protesting what it termed as the government’s “manipulative” move to enable backdoor appointments in the IAS induction process.

In a detailed statement, the JCC clarified that under the IAS (Recruitment) Rules, 1954, induction from State Services includes both State Civil Service (SCS) and Non-State Civil Service (Non-SCS) officers, with Non-SCS representation capped at 15% of the total promotion quota. It stressed that the process for Non-SCS officers is “highly stringent,” requiring proof of “outstanding merit and ability.”

The controversy began after the government issued a Vacancy Circular on March 10, 2025, allowing only NPSC-recruited officer

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