Question : Reservation in Sainik Schools

(a) whether Article 16 (4-a) of the Constitution regarding reservation rules are not being followed in the admission of children in Sainik Schools as a result of which the underprivileged are deprived of the opportunities;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure implementation of reservation in Sainik Schools including the school in Ambikapur;

(c) whether the OBCs as mentioned in the State and Centre lists are being given reservation in Sainik Schools; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) to (d): Article 16 (4a) is not applicable to Sainik School admissions. Article 16 (4a) of the Constitution deals with reservation in promotion with consequential seniority in services under the State in favour of SC and ST. Admission to Sainik School is strictly merit based through a competitive exam and medical fitness. As per Sainik School Society Rules and Regulations 1997, seats for admission in Sainik Schools are reserved for candidates belonging to SC, ST and Defence categories.

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