Rajasthan Stenographer Recruitment Controversy: Rajasthan High Court Quashes Final Merit List for Stenographer Recruitment Exam..

Rajasthan Stenographer Recruitment Controversy: A major verdict has emerged regarding the recruitment of Stenographers and Personal Assistants (Grade-II) in Rajasthan. The Rajasthan High Court has quashed the entire merit list for this recruitment drive. The Court observed that the rules governing the recruitment process were improperly altered, thereby adversely affecting the merit list.

What is the full scope of the case?
This case pertains to the recruitment of Stenographers and Personal Assistants (Grade-II). An advertisement was issued for 444 vacancies under this recruitment drive. The selection process comprised a written examination and a skill test. However, the recruitment rules were subsequently amended, prompting aggrieved candidates to file a petition in the Court.

What did the petitioners argue?

The petitioners contended that, in accordance with the originally established rules, candidates belonging to the General Category were allowed a margin of error of up to 20%, whereas candidates from the SC/ST categories were granted a concession of up to 25%. However, the Recruitment Board subsequently granted an additional 5% concession to candidates across *all* categories. This move enabled candidates with lower scores to secure an opportunity, thereby compromising the integrity of the merit list.

What was the Court's verdict?
The case was heard by a Single Bench presided over by Justice Anand Sharma. The Court held that altering the rules in the midst of a selection process is improper and undermines the principles of fairness. On these grounds, the Court set aside both the provisional and final merit lists.

Order to Prepare a New Merit List
The Court has directed the Recruitment Board to prepare a fresh merit list within 45 days. The Court further clarified that the recruitment process must be conducted in a transparent manner and in strict adherence to the established rules.

What transpired during the recruitment process?
The recruitment examination in question was conducted on June 29, 2025. It was submitted before the Court that there were already 643 eligible candidates available for the 444 vacancies. Despite this fact, 904 candidates were summoned for document verification, a move that further exacerbated the controversy.

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