Kerala Government Orders Departments to Report Vacancies to Public Service Commission Within Three Weeks The Kerala government has issued directives to all departments and public-sector institutions, mandating them to report vacancies to the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) within three weeks. The order, issued on July 1 by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department (P&ARD), is based on a June 30, 2026, Cabinet decision. Department heads and appointment authorities have been instructed to take immediate steps to identify and report all vacancies. Secretaries of administrative departments have been directed to enforce strict measures against any lapses in compliance, as outlined in the P&ARD order. The directive comes amid ongoing controversies surrounding the PSC’s operations. In recent weeks, the commission has faced allegations of irregularities and administrative lapses related to rank lists and valuation processes. A significant controversy emerged when the rank list for posts in the State Planning Board was scrutinized, with suspicions of administrative flaws. This prompted the PSC to initiate an internal vigilance probe to address the allegations. The scrutiny has raised concerns about transparency and accountability in the recruitment process, particularly given the PSC’s role in staffing key government positions. In addition to the vacancy reporting directive, the P&ARD issued a separate order on July 2, requiring all departments and public-sector institutions to compile and submit a comprehensive list of temporary employees within three weeks. The order applies to contract workers, daily wage laborers, and those hired through employment exchanges.#kerala_government #kerala_public_service_commission #personnel_and_administrative_reforms_department #state_planning_board #psc_vigilance_probe
‘People asked if I am a criminal’: Scriptwriter Rajesh Thillenkeri to sue PSC over bulletin error Award-winning scriptwriter Rajesh Thillenkeri has decided to file a lawsuit against the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) after the government body mistakenly published his name alongside that of a murder-accused individual, Akash Thillankeri, in a recent bulletin. The error has led to widespread confusion and distress for Thillenkeri, who has faced a barrage of phone calls from strangers questioning his identity and accusing him of criminal activities. The incident occurred when the PSC, in its official bulletin, listed Thillenkeri’s name alongside Akash Thillankeri, a man accused of murder. This mix-up has caused significant personal and professional turmoil for Thillenkeri. Speaking to Mathrubhumi English, he described the experience as deeply traumatic, stating that it has disrupted his ability to work on his upcoming film project. The script for the film was set to begin shooting next month, but the stress from the ordeal has left him unable to write. Thillenkeri recounted receiving hundreds of calls from unknown individuals, many of whom approached him with mocking questions about his alleged involvement in criminal activities. Some callers even went so far as to ask if he would be willing to carry out crimes on their behalf. The constant harassment has taken a toll on his mental health, forcing him to pause his work. In response to the situation, Thillenkeri has decided to file a case in the Kerala High Court on Monday. He emphasized that the PSC’s mistake was not just a clerical error but a serious lapse in responsibility. “A mistake of this magnitude should never have happened in a PSC bulletin,” he stated.#kerala_high_court #rajesh_thillenkeri #kerala_public_service_commission #akash_thillankeri #mathrubhumi_english
