Question : VACANT POSTS UNDER OBC CATEGORY



(a) the total number of employees belonging to other backward Classes (OBCs) under Category A, B, C and D in the departments and undertakings under his Ministry at present, category-wise;

(b) the percentage of reservation provided to the OBCs in the Union Government services;

(c) whether the reservation quota of OBCs has been completely filled up in the departments and undertakings under his Ministry;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor;

(e) the time by when reservation quota for the said classes is likely to be filled up;

(f) whether there is a provision of reservation for the OBCs at the time of their promotion also;

(g) if so, whether the posts reserved for OBCs are filled up by general category candidates in case the candidates belonging to OBC are not available; and

(h) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF LABOUR(SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

(a) & (c) to (e):The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

(b): 27% in Civil Posts/Services are reserved for OBCs.

(f): No, Sir.

(g): Does not arise.

(h): Does not arise.