Karnataka government caps reservation at 50 per cent for recruitment; Rohith Vemula Act to be introduced in upcoming Budget SessionBengaluru: In a significant decision following recent protests by job aspirants in Dharwad, the Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has approved the filling of 56,432 vacant posts across various state departments. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting held at Vidhana Soudha on Thursday.
The move comes amid mounting pressure from unemployed youth demanding immediate recruitment to long-pending vacancies. After deliberating on administrative feasibility and reservation compliance, the Cabinet cleared the recruitment process with internal reservation, ensuring that the total quota does not exceed the Supreme Court-mandated ceiling of 50 per cent.
Sources indicated that although there were discussions around implementing 56 per cent reservation, the government ultimately decided to proceed within the legally permissible 50 per cent cap. The recruitment drive will now commence for a total of 56,432 posts, providing a major boost to employment opportunities in the state.
Recruitment to Begin Soon Across Departments
Officials said modalities for department-wise appointments will be finalised shortly. The decision is expected to address staffing shortages in key government offices and improve administrative efficiency.
The government’s announcement is being viewed as a response to the large-scale demonstrations held in Dharwad, where job seekers had demanded immediate action on vacant posts.
Cabinet Approves Rohith Vemula Act
In another landmark decision, the state Cabinet approved the implementation of the Rohith Vemula Act aimed at preventing caste-based discrimination and atrocities in educational institutions across Karnataka.
The bill will be introduced in the upcoming Budget Session of the Assembly. The move follows a letter from senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urging the Chief Minister to implement the Act in the state.
Responding to the request earlier, Siddaramaiah had assured that the legislation would be brought before the House. After extensive discussion, the Cabinet formally cleared the draft bill on Thursday.
The proposed Act is expected to strengthen institutional accountability mechanisms and ensure protection for students against caste-based harassment in universities and colleges.
