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
