Voices of Distress: Ten Months of Service Without Salary

We the NPSC CESE 2024 GT/PGT for nearly ten months, we have continued to discharge our duties with sincerity, commitment and a strong sense of responsibility. We accepted this employment in good faith, believing that our efforts, sacrifices, and dedication would be met with fairness and dignity. Unfortunately, the situation is both shocking and difficult to accept, particularly when it involves an office that commands immense respect and authority, Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC). The misconduct which is taking place at the governance level is beyond what a human mind can actually comprehend. Unlike machine, employees have responsibilities and financial obligations that require income to perform service. The continued uncertainty faced by employees call for urgent attention and thoughtful introspection from all concerned.

The prolonged delay in the disbursement of our salaries has left many of us in a state of deep distress, uncertainty and hardship. Behind every employee affected by this situation is an Individual that depends upon a regular source of income. Many members have left previous jobs and stable sources of livelihood to join this service, trusting the assurances and opportunities that were presented to us. Today, those decisions have placed us in an extremely vulnerable position. With no salary for months, we find ourselves struggling to meet even the most basic necessities of life.

The impact of this situation extends far beyond financial inconvenience. It has created an atmosphere of anxiety and emotional strain not only for the affected members but for the aspirants who are looking up to this esteem position. Employees who once performed their duties with enthusiasm now face the daily burden of wondering if their works are being appreciated and acknowledged in any manner.

Many of our employees live away from their families and are compelled to pay monthly rent, transportation costs and other living expenses. Individuals are surviving through loans, borrowed money, and the goodwill of friends and relatives. It is difficult to focus wholeheartedly on public service when one is uncertain about meeting their basic needs. We continue to report to work every day, fulfilling our responsibilities despite the challenges, because we believe in our duties and the purpose of our service. However, dedication alone cannot sustain livelihoods indefinitely.

What makes this situation even more painful is that we entered this profession with hope and trust. We believed that honest work would be respected and compensated in a timely manner. Instead, many of us now feel overlooked and unheard. The prolonged silence and uncertainty have left employees questioning their future and wondering when relief will finally arrive.