The Joint Coordination Committee (JCC), comprising CANSSEA, FONSESA, NSSA, NIDA, and NF&ASA, has issued a strong clarification regarding the induction of IAS officers from the Non-State Civil Service (Non-SCS) category, amid recent media reports.

The committee emphasized that it does not oppose the induction of Non-SCS officers per se, but strongly objects to the inclusion of officers who have entered service through irregular or backdoor appointments. The concern is specific to officers from other State services (excluding the State Civil Services) being considered under the Non-SCS quota without undergoing open, competitive recruitment.

“Inducting officers appointed through irregular means violates the principles of meritocracy and equality of opportunity, erodes public trust, and demo

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