Question : VACANT POSTS



(a) the number of posts reserved for SCs/STs lying vacant in various Departments of Central Government/PSUs for more than one year, Department/PSU-wise; and

(b) the steps taken to clear the backlog vacancies so accrued?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTRY AFFAIRS.(SHRI SURESH PACHOURI)

(a): Information regarding vacant reserved posts is not centrally maintained. However, 69 Ministries/Departments etc. have identified 26419 backlog reserved vacancies of SCs and STs in Direct Recruitment Quota and 64 Ministries/Departments etc. have identified 33027 backlog reserved vacancies of SCs and STs in Promotion Quota in services under the Government of India.

(b): A Special Recruitment Drive has been launched to fill-up the backlog of vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.