Education Desk, Syed Ali Shah
QUETTA: In a bid to ensure transparency and fairness in the recruitment process, the Balochistan government has set up Interview and Scrutinizing Committees to thoroughly review the credentials and backgrounds of candidates who have passed the written tests conducted by the Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University.
The provincial government has announced plans to recruit over 9,000 teachers for schools across the province.
These steps are intended to maintain the integrity of the recruitment process for the School Education Department under the Government of Balochistan, according to a notification obtained by the Daily Quetta Voice.
Ghulam Ali Baloch, Saboor Kakar Leading Committees
Headed by senior officers Ghulam Ali Baloch, Saboor Kakar, Asfandyar Khan Kakar, Dostain Jamaldini, and Noor ul Haq Baloch, the committees will verify candidates’ family trees with NADRA records to confirm their connections with education authorities, testing service providers, and any alleged brokers involved in the recruitment processes.
A significant part of their task involves conducting forensic audits of 5-10% of randomly selected answer sheets. These audits will determine the date and time of the attempted papers, analyze the handwriting of candidates, and verify the results issued to both failed and passed candidates.
Complainants Be Heard
The committees will also conduct informal interviews with complainants regarding the screening tests and the conduct of officials and staff associated with the process. They will review individual and total bank deposits, disbursement receipts, and any relevant records to verify the distribution of fee amounts.
To ensure a comprehensive review, the committees will gather and examine records of applications, roll number slips, date sheets, attendance sheets, answer sheets, and both individual and consolidated results. These records will be cross-checked using scientific methods and in line with the recruitment policy of 2019.
Minorities, Transgenders, Women And Disabled Quota To Be Ensured
Additionally, the committees will verify the qualification and domicile certificates of candidates through written confirmation from concerned boards, universities, and deputy commissioners. They will ensure that district vacancies and quotas for minorities, transgenders, women, and disabled individuals are observed as per government policies, laws, and rules.
The committees will interview candidates to evaluate their educational qualifications, physical and mental ability to perform as teachers, and address complaints regarding qualifications, domiciles, or any irregularities reported during the screening tests.
The committees are expected to complete their review and submit a final list of qualified candidates to the Chief Secretary Balochistan within three months of the issuance of this notification. They are also empowered to investigate any aspect necessary to draw relevant conclusions for completing interviews and scrutinizing processes.
