Gujarat, other states follow Centre’s ‘no-interview’ move

NEW DELHI: Gujarat and Uttarakhand are among 18 states and Union territories which have ended the practice of holding interviews for recruitment to junior-level Government jobs on the Centre’s suggestion.

According to a status report released by Personnel Ministry today, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Manipur, Punjab and Puducherry have taken steps to end the practice of holding interviews for Class III and IV Government jobs.

BJP-ruled Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Jharkhand are also taking necessary steps to implement the Centre’s initiative launched with effect from January 1, this year.

However, there is no mention of BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh besides Delhi in a list detailing efforts being made or already made to implement the Modi Government’s initiative. (AGENCIES)