Koshi Province Government Proposes Cutting Permanent Positions for Contract Hires
Summary
The Koshi Province government is reviewing organizational structures that would replace some permanent civil service posts with contract computer operator jobs, drawing accusations of favoritism and bypassing Public Service Commission recruitment. Employees say the plan could weaken administrative confidentiality and unfairly displace permanent staff.
Key Points
- The Koshi Province government is discussing O&M surveys that could remove permanent administration posts and replace them with contract computer operator positions.
- Administration employees allege the changes are designed to bypass Public Service Commission competition and appoint party-affiliated people on contract.
- The proposal is linked to the Provincial Civil Service Act, which bars permanent recruitment for certain computer operator posts and allows contract hiring.
- Province Secretary Ramkrishna Adhikari said he was unaware of the proposal but would correct it if true.
