Nagaland’s educated youth have been waiting for a fair chance for government jobs after being affected by backdoor appointments all these years.
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For years, Nagaland’s educated youth have been waiting for a fair chance. Today, that wait is threatened again. A recent single-bench court order has effectively suggested that those who become NET-qualified after backdoor appointments cannot challenge them. If left uncorrected, this judgment sets a dangerous precedent: one that rewards shortcuts and punishes merit.
The Nagaland NET Qualified Forum (NNQF) and the Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) are rightfully sounding the alarm. Their call for a review of the court order and for the prompt advertisement of 129 newly created assistant professor posts is not just a legal battle it is a stand for transparency, accountability, and the rights of Nagaland’s youth.
The facts are glaring. After revoking the regularisation of 147 contractual posts, only 129 new posts were created, with significant disparities in distribution. Sociology, for instance, went from 15 vacancies to just 8. Several disciplines saw only two posts created where more were needed. Meanwhile, annual CESE advertisements have yet to be issued. Such inconsistencies undermine public trust and send a clear signal: shortcuts are tolerated, but the youth are left waiting.
NNQF and CTAN have not only challenged these irregularities they have ensured that all 163 posts, combining the revoked and newly created positions, are forwarded to the Nagaland Public Service Commission. Their actions reflect responsibility, diligence, and unwavering commitment to merit-based recruitment.
This is not just a procedural issue. It is about the state’s commitment to its youth, the backbone of Nagaland’s future. Every delay, every backdoor appointment, every loophole exploited, is a direct message to hardworking aspirants: “Your effort doesn’t matter.” That message must change. Now.
Nagaland cannot claim progress while its most talented and educated citizens are sidelined. NNQF and CTAN are fighting for more than posts; they are fighting for principle, fairness, and a system that respects effort over influence. The state, the authorities, and the judiciary must listen. The youth are watching. And they will not accept anything less than justice.
Nagaland’s future depends on its educated youth. Denying them fairness is not just a disservice; it is a step backward.
Pele George