Saturday’s Jharkhand Assembly session rejected calls to extend civil servants’ retirement from 60 years, as ministers spotlighted youth hiring over veteran extensions.
LJP’s Janardan Paswan led the charge, benchmarking against central 65-year norms for educators and medics, Jharkhand’s own 65 for such roles, and Chhattisgarh’s 62-year shift. Shortages, he said, necessitate review.
Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore was unequivocal: ‘Policies reflect state-specific finances and priorities. Chhattisgarh suits itself; we suit Jharkhand—with jobless graduates aplenty, recruitments under Hemant Soren are ramping up. Raising ages curtails youth entry; vacancies get priority.’
Khijri MLA Rajesh Kachhap (Congress) hammered backlog issues: ‘Reserved category thousands vacant eternally, bypassed routinely—need firm timelines.’
Dismissing exaggerations, Kishore affirmed: ‘Not 50,000-plus. Ongoing hires per department honor quotas fully; backlogs lead the queue. Directives ensure fairness and pace.’
The ruling’s resolve highlights a youth-forward strategy, navigating unemployment pressures by clearing pendings efficiently. As Jharkhand advances recruitments, this policy crystallizes a commitment to equitable, dynamic public service evolution.