Question : BACKLOG OF OBC VACANCIES



(a) whether the Government propose to fill up the backlog of OBC vacancies in BHEL and other Public Sector Undertakings;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (DR. VALLABHBHAI KATHIRIA)

(a), (b) & (c): Government has issued clear guidelines for reservation in favour of SC/ST/OBC, disabled persons etc. PSUs have been advised to strictly adhere to these guidelines. However, recruitment to below board level posts including filling up of backlog of OBC vacancies in BHEL and other Central PSUs come under the purview of the managements of the respective undertakings and details regarding backlog of vacancies are not centrally maintained.