Kohima: The Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) has opposed the recent order by the Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Department regarding a special recruitment drive for 280 posts.
Citing concerns over fairness and transparency, CTAN has demanded the cancellation of the order (No. HFW(A)10/34/2024/215, dated August 20, 2024) and called for the immediate requisition of 329 posts to the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) or the Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB).
CTAN argued that the special recruitment drive violates NPSC Rule 9(4), which mandates that all posts, both technical and non-technical, with a Pay Band of Rs 5200-20200 and a Grade Pay of Rs 2800 or above, should be filled through open examination by the NPSC.
Furthermore, the association asserted that the order infringes on Article 16 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees equal opportunity in public employment.
Referring to a previous advertisement by the Health and Family Welfare Department dated August 4, 2020, CTAN highlighted that all appointments were stated to be temporary, for a period of 12 months, or until direct recruitment through NPSC, whichever came earlier. The advertisement also made it clear that appointees would have no right to claim regularisation of their temporary service.
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In light of this, CTAN has urged the concerned department to take a timely and wise decision for the welfare of aspirants in Nagaland, particularly those pursuing medical careers. The association has listed 329 posts that should be requisitioned to NPSC/NSSB, including positions for Medical Officers (96), Junior Specialists (41), AYUSH Medical Officers (21), and Staff Nurses (129), among others.
CTAN has warned that if their demands are not met by August 26, they will initiate democratic actions to address the issue.
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