NEW INITIATIVES AT HPPSC, SHIMLA- AT A GLANCE Having taken over as Chairman, Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission on 04th July 2013, the following initiatives have been attempted for improving the functioning of the Commission which will go a long way in taking this prestigious constitutional body to new heights in future and our commitment to make this institution the best one in the country is everlasting: 1. Updating of online application system for competitive Examinations, which will pave the way for online Examinations in future. The 17 th National Conference of Chairpersons of State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) dwelt upon several issues like Introduction of online examination system / Computer Based Recruitment Tests-CBRT), constitutional protection to the Chairpersons and Members, uniformity in pay scales and perks, orientation Computer courses for officials and staff of PSCs etc. A consensus was evolved over the introduction of CBRT or Online Test to recruit various State service candidates in phased manner as there was no escape from this IT related reforms to come upto the expectations of the new generations in all States in the country. Giving the information about the decisions taken by the Conference, Sh. K.S. Tomar, Chairman, HP Public Service Commission who was host of the event, said that 3 days Conference concluded today which took important decisions after holding in-depth discussions. Sh. Tomar disclosed that issue of online examination dominated the deliberations and every Chairperson of PSC and Chairman of UPSC, Sh. Deepak Gupta agreed to introduce new system after creating suitable infrastructures which will protect the secrecy and sanctity of various written competition examinations. UPSC had introduce CBRT/Online test as a Pilot Project in 2011 and conducted 22 online tests in nine cities.
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NEW INITIATIVES AT HPPSC, SHIMLA- AT A GLANCE
Having taken over as Chairman, Himachal Pradesh Public Service
Commission on 04th July 2013, the following initiatives have been attempted for
improving the functioning of the Commission which will go a long way in taking this
prestigious constitutional body to new heights in future and our commitment to make
this institution the best one in the country is everlasting:
1. Updating of online application system for competitive Examinations,
which will pave the way for online Examinations in future.
The 17th National Conference of Chairpersons of State Public Service
Commissions (PSCs) dwelt upon several issues like Introduction of online
examination system / Computer Based Recruitment Tests-CBRT),
constitutional protection to the Chairpersons and Members, uniformity in
pay scales and perks, orientation Computer courses for officials and staff
of PSCs etc.
A consensus was evolved over the introduction of CBRT or Online
Test to recruit various State service candidates in phased manner as there
was no escape from this IT related reforms to come upto the expectations
of the new generations in all States in the country.
Giving the information about the decisions taken by the
Conference, Sh. K.S. Tomar, Chairman, HP Public Service Commission
who was host of the event, said that 3 days Conference concluded today
which took important decisions after holding in-depth discussions.
Sh. Tomar disclosed that issue of online examination dominated
the deliberations and every Chairperson of PSC and Chairman of UPSC,
Sh. Deepak Gupta agreed to introduce new system after creating suitable
infrastructures which will protect the secrecy and sanctity of various
written competition examinations.
UPSC had introduce CBRT/Online test as a Pilot Project in 2011
and conducted 22 online tests in nine cities.
Sh. Tomar expressed his firm conviction and opinion at the
Conference that there was no escape from coming the aspirations and
expectations of new generation and Opt for online examination in future.
UPSC Chairman informed the Chairpersons “with the technological
advancements, in the field of Hardware, Networking, internet speed etc.,
the possibility of conducting CBRT in normal examinations would also be
explored”.
Regarding the various interim orders being passed by high courts/
Administrative tribunals in infavour of the candidates who fail to qualify
for interviews, Maharashtra PSC circulated a paper to Chairpersons.
UPSC suggested to PSCs Chairpersons that 5th volume of
compilation of important Court Judgments being prepared by Karnatake
PSC may be uploaded on websites of UPSC and PSCs with a facility to
search subject and court wise topics which enable users to easily access
data to such verdicts and precedents in their Courts.
The Conference emphasiz the dire need of imparting computer
training and orientation to officers and employees of PSCs and Madhya
Pradesh PSC will organize brain storming workshop to seek views of
Chairpersons about the content and design of such courses.
Views were also solicited about services problems faced by many
PSCs vis-à-vis equivalence of marks awarded by various lesser known
universities and institutes which give unreasonable high perentages/
grades to candidates.
The Chairpersons felt that problem could be tackled with the help
of State Governments/ Union Govt. so that reputed universities system of
awarding grades or percentage do not become casuality.
The 17th National Conference of State PSCs decided to give an
opportunity to newly created State of Talengana to organize next
Conference in Hyderabad in Jan/Feb., 2016.
Sh. K.S. Tomar, Chairman Himachal Pradesh Public Service
Commission expressed his gratitude to Chairpersons of State
Commissions of India and Chairman Union Public Service Commission,
Prof. D.P. Agarwal for giving an opportunity to Himachal to organise 17th
National Conference of heads of State Commissions and UPSC.
Sh. Tomar said that it would be for the first time in the history of
Himachal when it would organise National Conference in April/May or
Sept./October, 2015 at Shimla.
Sh. Tomar said that the decision was taken during 16th National
Conference of Chairpersons and UPSC Chairman which was recently held
at Chandigarh.
Chief Minister Sh. Virbhadra Singh has expressed his satisfaction
over the decision of 16th National Conference regarding its next meeting to
be held at Shimla and promised every possible financial help and logistics
to make it a success.
“Several issues were discussed during the Conference to improve the
transparency in examination system and enhanced utilisation of the
Technology”, Sh. Tomar said.
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, Chairman said that
four issues, suggested by him, were taken up by the Chairpersons’
Conference which included dire need of coming to the expectations of
common people about credibility of selection process and Viva Voce.
Chairman informed the conference that Himachal Government had
agreed to introduce mental aptitude test in schools, colleges and
universities, which would help the candidates specially hailing from rural
areas to compete with urban based aspirants who are having better
coaching facilities and higher standard of education.
He said the Himachal has become first State in the country, which
will implement this innovative idea and Chief Minister had included it in
his budget speech.
Sh. Tomar disclosed in the Conference that Himachal Pradesh
Public Service Commission had introduced several reforms like online
applications, E-Payment, Bar-Coding system to maintain secrecy, Toll
Free service to guide candidates, etc.
Sh. Tomar emphasised the need of uniform pay scales and
allowances of Chairmen and Members in the country.
Regarding online examination system, Sh. Tomar felt that we should
keep aspirations of future generation in view and gradually take steps to
introduce this system otherwise it would be too late to repair the damage.
2. Hosting of 17th National Conference of Chairpersons of State Public
Service Commissions at Shimla on 18th April, 2015 & 19th April,
2015.
Chief Minister to inaugurate 17th National Conference of
Chairpersons of PSCs on April 18
Chief Minister, Sh Virbhadra Singh will inaugurate the 17th
National Conference of Chairpersons of State Public Service Commission
at 10 AM on April 18 at Peterhoff.
Chief Minister will reach the venue at 9.50 AM and lit the lamp at
10 AM.
More than two dozens Chairpersons including UPSC Chairman,
Sh. Deepak Gupta will attend the Conference of Constitutional bodies
which was being held in Shimla for the first time in the history of hilly
State.
Giving this information, Sh. K.S. Tomar, Chairman HP Public
Service Commission, said that all arrangements including security,
boarding, lodging and transport had been made by the Commission.
He said, “several important issues like legal protection to PSCs
chairpersons and Members, introduction of IT related reforms,
preservation of credibility of these institutions etc. will be discussed
during business sessions which would be confidential”.
Chairman said that fruitful discussions to be held amongst the
Chairpersons would go a long way in learning from each others
experiences.
“Folk cultural troups from four districts including Kinnaur,
Sirmour, Mandi and Kangra will perform in the evening on Saturday
which would be followed by the dinner being hosted by the Chief
Minister”, Sh. Tomar added.
A visit to Indian Institute of Advanced Studies has been planned
to apprise the Chairpersons of its activities, Chairman said.
Sh. Tomar felt that current Conference would expose Himachal at
National level which would be an achievement of the HP Public Service
Commission.
3. Privilege of having been elected Chairman, Standing Committee of
National Conference of State Public Service Commissions.
Honour to the people of Himachal. Tomar is new Chairman of
Standing Committee of Chairpersons of State Public Service Commissions.
Shimla April 19
After creating history of successfully organizing 17th National
Conference of Chairpersons of State PSCs in Shimla, Himachal has been
honoured following unanimous election of Sh. K.S. Tomar, Chairman HP
Public Service Commission as new Chairman of the highest body of
Chairpersons of PSCs for two years.
The prestigious post fell vacant after the retirement of Chairman of
Bihar PSC Sh. K.C. Saha this year.
UPSC Chairman, Sh. Deepak Gupta and all Chairpersons of PSCs
said that Sh. Tomar had been entrusted an important task of taking up
with Prime Minister and other relevant channels the issue of enhancement
of retirement age of Chairpersons and Members of PSCs from 62 to 65
years, financial autonomy of PSCs, Constitutional protection like Supreme
Court and High Court Judges, to check political interference by State
Governments in the functioning of PSCs etc.
Expressing his satisfaction over the new responsibility conferred by
UPSC Chairman and Chairpersons of PSCs, Sh. Tomar Said “It is a rare
honour to the people of Himachal Pradesh and I will discharge my duty
with commitment and dedication.”
“I will coordinate with other members of Standing Committee and
Chairpersons and seek their opinion to effectively take up the issues with
Prime Minister and State Governments,” Chairman Sh. Tomar added.
Sh. Tomar Thanked the National Conference participants for
reposing faith in him.
He said that Standing Committee is a highest advisory and
recommendatory body of Chairpersons of PSCs hence he would leave no
stone unturned to ensure the delivery on the issues referred to him
besides preserving its dignity and sanctity.
4. Chairing of Standing Committee meeting of National Conference of
State Public Service Commissions in Sikkim at Gangtok on 26th June,
2015.
Standing Committee of Chairpersons of State Public Service
Commissions of India (PSCs) has decided to constitute a Sub Committee
and a special group of Members to prepare an Action Plan which would be
adopted to resolve the long standing issues of the PSCs.
Two days Standing Committee meeting was recently held at Gangtok
(Sikkim) which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Sh. Pawan Chamling.
The business sessions were chaired by Sh. K.S. Tomar, Chairman
Standing Committee and attended by Chairpersons of Andhra Pradesh,
Sh. Sri A. Sivanarayana, Telangana Sh. Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, West