NEW DELHI: In a good news for job seekers, the Centre has decided to change its policy of antecedents verification and character check done prior to appointment in Government services by relying on self-declaration that will reduce bribery also.
A large numbers of Group A, B, C and D officials are appointed in Government of India through transparent selection process conducted by recruiting agencies like Union Public Service Commission and Staff Selection Commission.
Once, the list of successful candidates are recommended by these agencies, the appointing authorities undertake an exercise of verification of the character and antecedents of the candidates before formal appointment orders are issued. (AGENCIES)