(a) whether there are cases of OBC candidates who cleared IAS exam but have not been nominated for foundation course;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the criteria of creamy layer implemented in the case of OBC candidates if they are not earning?
Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime
Minister’s Office. (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) & (b): Only those candidates who are allocated to a service are nominated for Foundation Course (FC). In respect
of three candidates belonging to OBC category, recommended by UPSC on the basis of Civil Services Examination 2011, there
exists conflict in their non-creamy layer status. Pending receipt of clarification from candidates/concerned authorities,
the said candidates have not been allocated/disclosed a service and consequently not nominated for Foundation Course(FC).
(c): The creamy layer status of and OBC candidates is determined on the basis of income/status of his/her parents
and not on the basis of his/her own income.