Polity/Society· 1 min read
MPSC Aspirants' Protests and Demands
Why in news?
Groups of aspirants are protesting against the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) over examination patterns, recruitment processes, and the commission's functioning.
Key points
- Protesters are divided, with some seeking the resignation of the chairman, others a return to the MCQ pattern, and some the continuation of the 2025 pattern.
- Demands include recruitment to 70,000 posts, consultation with aspirants for chairman appointment, conducting exams at centres, and investigation into irregularities.
- Leaders like Aaditya Thackeray and Rohit Pawar have supported the protests.
- The government has taken some measures, including the transfer of the MPSC secretary and continuation of offline examinations.
Background & context
The MPSC conducts recruitment examinations for various posts in the Maharashtra state government. Aspirants often face challenges related to exam patterns, delays, and alleged irregularities.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The MPSC is the state-level agency responsible for recruitment to state civil services in Maharashtra.
✎ Mains relevance
GS-I: Society (Social Issues, Youth), GS-II: Polity (Governance, Citizen's Charters, Administrative Reforms).