News Flash
29 September
Reported: Vishal Mayur
GB Vinay Kumar highlights the need for immediate changes in KPSC’s administrative structure and operations to enhance efficiency and transparency
Bengaluru: At a recent press conference on Saturday, GB Vinay Kumar, founder of Insights IAS, stressed the importance of restructuring the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) administrative system, advocating for reforms based on the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) model. He urged the state government to swiftly implement recommendations from the P.C. Hota committee to improve the functioning of KPSC.
Vinay Kumar also highlighted the need for KPSC to promptly release an official notification regarding the re-examination announced by the Chief Minister and set a clear examination date. He called for the appointment of a permanent secretary to streamline the management of the commission and ensure timely operations.
He highlighted the necessity for KPSC to release its annual exam schedule regularly to provide candidates with timely information. Vinay Kumar also insisted that officials responsible for errors, particularly in Kannada grammar, should be dismissed and their records submitted to the relevant authorities. Furthermore, the legal requirement to publish results within 15 days of the preliminary exam must be strictly followed.
Kumar advocated for the inclusion of professionals in KPSC committees to improve management efficiency. He pointed out discrepancies in the setting of exam questions, noting that despite the syllabus remaining the same, the questions were not aligned with the prescribed topics.
In 2023-24, KPSC received over 1.1 million applications, each charged a ₹300 fee, generating ₹33 crores in revenue. Vinay Kumar called for an investigation into how these funds are being utilized.
He also suggested implementing a system similar to the PSI exam, where candidates should indicate how many questions they answered on the OMR sheet. He raised concerns about the Finance Department approving 504 positions, yet only 384 were considered, demanding clarification on the remaining vacancies.
Vinay Kumar concluded by proposing that KPSC reduce its membership from 16 to 8, similar to the UPSC, to enhance operational efficiency and accountability.