Allow Kalyana Karnataka candidates to apply for RPC posts, says lecturers’ association

The Karnataka State Pre-University College Lecturers’ Association has called upon the State government to permit Kalyana Karnataka region candidates to apply for Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) posts, alongside those reserved for the Kalyana Karnataka region in the direct recruitment of Group-A principals. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has opened applications for 247 Group-A principal posts, comprising 216 under RPC (Non-Kalyana Karnataka) and 31 under the Kalyana Karnataka Local Cadre, as per the association's statement.

During a press conference in Kalaburagi on Tuesday, district president N.T. Rangoli highlighted that KEA had invited applications from eligible lecturers under the School Education Department for Group-A principal posts since September 7. Rangoli pointed out that Kalyana Karnataka candidates were currently restricted to applying for the 31 Kalyana Karnataka Local Cadre posts and were denied access to the 216 RPC posts, causing difficulties for eligible regional candidates.

He emphasized that Kalyana Karnataka residents enjoy special reservation benefits under Article 371(J) of the Constitution and should be allowed to apply for RPC posts, assuming they meet eligibility, service, and recruitment rules. Rangoli stressed that candidates should not be barred from competing for RPC posts merely because they were eligible for reservation under Article 371(J).

He also urged the KEA and the relevant department to extend the application deadline, as candidates need to obtain a Kalyana Karnataka resident certificate and income certificate from the Revenue Department, a process that could take 15 to 20 days. The association appealed to ensure that no eligible Kalyana Karnataka candidates are deprived of the opportunity to apply for these posts.