Recruitment of 5,670 Class IV Posts in Rajasthan Courts Stalled Over Qualification Dispute
The recruitment process for 5,670 Class IV (fourth-class) posts in the Rajasthan High Court and subordinate courts has come to a halt due to a disagreement between the Rajasthan High Court and the state government over recruitment rules.
The main issue is whether candidates who have passed Class 10 should be given preference during the selection process. The High Court amended the recruitment rules to include this provision, but the state government has refused to approve the amendment, arguing that it violates existing recruitment norms. Until both sides reach a consensus, the recruitment process will remain stalled, affecting nearly 10 lakh applicants.
On February 5, the High Court administration issued a notification setting Class 10 as the minimum educational qualification for Class IV posts and proposing that preference be given to Class 10 pass candidates during interviews.
Government Returns Proposal Again
The High Court had sent a proposal seeking approval for amendments to the recruitment rules applicable to subordinate courts. However, the state government disagreed with the proposal for the second time and returned the file without approval.
State Government’s Key Arguments
Educational qualifications cannot be restricted in this manner in a recruitment process.
Highly educated candidates can still apply by submitting only their Class 10 certificates, making it difficult to determine their actual qualifications.
If such a provision is accepted, similar demands could arise in other recruitments, particularly in more than 53,000 Class IV vacancies across the state.
High Court’s Stand
The High Court administration maintains that Class IV posts primarily involve manual and support work and do not require higher educational qualifications. According to the court, highly educated candidates often secure these jobs, while economically and socially disadvantaged candidates with only basic qualifications are left out. The administration also argues that overqualified candidates frequently leave these positions after finding better opportunities, which affects the efficiency and continuity of the system.
