Unemployed youth hit the streets for teaching jobs
In Uttar Pradesh, an old recruitment controversy has resurfaced, causing massive agitation among aspirants. On Saturday, candidates belonging to the OBC category, who are aspiring to secure jobs under the 68,500 Assistant Teacher Recruitment-2018, gathered in large numbers in Aligarh to stage a vociferous protest.
These candidates, who arrived from various districts across the state, surrounded the Marris Road residence of Minister of State for Basic Education, Sandeep Singh. The protestors included youth from Mathura, Kasganj, Bareilly, and several other regions, all demanding immediate intervention from the government.
Unique posters highlight the plight of aging aspirants
The highlight of the protest was the creative yet poignant posters carried by the aspirants. One particular banner caught everyone's attention with a satirical message stating that the minister will eventually get married, but the job-seekers might remain unmarried due to prolonged unemployment.
Candidates expressed deep anguish over the unending delay in the recruitment process, pointing out that their age is fast advancing and creating severe uncertainty about their financial and social future.
Demand for implementation of Backward Class Commission recommendations
According to the protestors, the Uttar Pradesh State Backward Class Commission had earlier recommended a 5% relaxation in passing marks for OBC candidates in this specific recruitment cycle. However, the government has yet to take a final decision on implementing these recommendations.
The aspirants are demanding that candidates who secured 60 marks out of 150 (40%) should be declared eligible for appointment without further delay.
