Kerala Public Service Commission says baseless allegations being raised as part of deliberate attempt to tarnish its reputation
A Crime Branch investigation into complaints related to examination for the post of Chief (Industries & Infrastructure) in the State Planning Board has led to a trend of “baseless allegations” being constantly raised, says PSC
The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) has refuted numerous baseless allegations regarding discrepancies in recent examinations and evaluations. Secretary Saju George's statement emphasized that the allegations are part of a deliberate attempt to tarnish the commission's reputation. The PSC responded to 15 allegations, citing court settlements for certain complaints and detailing processes followed in others.
Regarding answer sheets' destruction, the PSC explained that expired sheets without cases are disposed of after six months, following standard procedures. The syllabus revision for the Research Officer position was justified by the need for equal justice, reflecting changed qualification requirements. The KAT found these allegations baseless.
The PSC addressed complaints about answer key options, noting the natural repetition of options by subject experts unaware of each other's work. High marks in written exams and low scores in interviews for the Chief (Social Services) post were deemed fair, as confirmed by the KAT, High Court, and Supreme Court. The PSC clarified that the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) is not considered in rank-list selections, and graduates from KUFOS were naturally included due to the majority of qualified candidates coming from that university.
The statement concluded by reaffirming the PSC's adherence to established terms and conditions.
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