HPSSC Hamirpur dissolved
The Staff Selection Commission in Hamirpur has been dissolved after it was found to be involved in a paper leak controversy. The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, announced in a press conference that the exams which were done and the documentation that is still pending will be handled by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission.
Background on the Staff Selection Commission controversy:
The Staff Selection Commission had been under scrutiny for the past three years, with reports of paper leaks and sales to a select few individuals. The Himachal government and investigating agencies found evidence of the controversy, leading to the dissolution of the Commission.
HPPSC to take over pending exams and documentation:
All pending exams and documentation will be handled by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission until an alternative or testing agency is formed.
The fate of employees in the surplus pool:
Employees of the dissolved Commission will remain in a surplus pool for the time being, and they will be given the option to serve in a department of their choice by submitting a written request to the Himachal government.
New agency to be formed on the lines of NTA:
The Himachal government is planning to create a new agency on the lines of the National Testing Agency to conduct future recruitments and provide employment to the youth. The government is currently studying the methodology of the NTA and will make a decision soon.
FAQ
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Why was the Staff Selection Commission in Hamirpur dissolved?
It was dissolved after it was found to be involved in a paper leak controversy.
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Who announced that the pending exams and documentation will be handled by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission?
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
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What will happen to the employees of the dissolved Staff Selection Commission?
They will remain in a surplus pool for the time being and will be given the option to serve in a department of their choice by submitting a written request to the Himachal government.
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What is the Himachal government planning to do in terms of future recruitment and employment opportunities?
The government is planning to create a new agency on the lines of the National Testing Agency to conduct future recruitments and provide employment to the youth.
