UP govt has clarified, however, that political ideology alone cannot be a ground for declaring a candidate ineligible for a government job. LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has tightened character verification rules for candidates selected for direct recruitment to government jobs, making it clear that those found involved in violent activities aimed at bringing about a “regime change” could be denied employment.The move comes amid a controversy over calls for “regime change” during a recent protest.The Yogi Adityanath government has clarified, however, that political ideology alone cannot be a ground for declaring a candidate ineligible for a government job.The order also states that the mere registration of a first information report (FIR) or the pendency of an investigation will not automatically disqualify a candidate.This means that authorities cannot reject an applicant simply because a case has been registered against them or because they hold a particular political view.The decision will have to be based on the circumstances covered by the verification rules, including involvement in violent activities. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow
No UP govt jobs for those involved in violent activities seeking ‘regime change’
The Uttar Pradesh government has updated its character verification rules for selected candidates in direct recruitment. Candidates involved in violent activities aiming for regime change could be denied government jobs. However, political ideology alone cannot disqualify individuals from employment. The mere registration of an FIR or ongoing investigations will not automatically make candidates ineligible. Decisions on eligibility will depend on specific circumstances related to the verification rules.
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