Scheduled Caste panel issues notice to the Punjab government on quota implementation in lecturer recruitment
The complaint, filed by BJP MP, alleged that the AAP-led Punjab government had failed to implement the prescribed 25% reservation for Scheduled Castes and 12% reservation for Backward Classes in the recruitment of 1,013 lecturers
On September 5, 2026, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) delivered a notice to the Punjab government concerning a complaint regarding the alleged violation of the reservation policy for Scheduled Castes in the recruitment of over 1,000 lecturer positions by the Punjab Education Department. BJP MP Tarun Chugh lodged the complaint, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government of failing to implement the mandated 25% reservation for Scheduled Castes and 12% for Backward Classes in the hiring of lecturers for subjects including Punjabi, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, and Geography.
In a statement, the NCSC alleged that Chugh's complaint detailed a clear violation of the reservation policy across various disciplines. The Commission then issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Punjab, mandating the submission of an action-taken report and all pertinent records related to reservations and the roster within a period of seven days.
Describing the allegations as "a very serious matter," NCSC Chairperson Kishor Makwana emphasized the Commission's dedication to safeguarding the constitutional rights of Scheduled Castes and ensuring strict adherence to reservation provisions in government services. The Commission clarified that it possesses the constitutional authority to issue summons to officials if no response is provided within the stipulated deadline.
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