Lucknow- The allegation of disregarding reservation norms in the specialized recruitment drive for backlog positions at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has prompted the intervention of the Scheduled Caste and Tribe Commission. The Commission, in response to a complaint filed by Dr. Ambedkar Samajotthan Samiti, has demanded an explanation from the institute regarding the alleged non-compliance with government directives. The complaint also advocates for the removal of economically weaker section (EWS) quotas from the backlog posts, urging the reissuance of advertisements.

The institute had issued an advertisement on December 1, 2023, announcing the recruitment of doctors for 320 backlog positions, including 17 posts for EWS candidates. The screening of applications for the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor, which attracted around 800 applicants, is expected to conclude by January 31. However, the accusation suggests that the recruitment process failed to adhere to reservation policies, particularly in the inclusion of only Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes in the backlog recruitment.

Santram Premi, a member of Dr. Ambedkar Samajotthan Samiti, registered the complaint with the National Scheduled Caste Commission, holding the Director of the institute, responsible for the alleged violation. The Commission, responding to the complaint, has issued a notice to the institute administration, seeking a detailed response.

Following the complaint, the National Scheduled Caste Commission has initiated an investigation into the matter. Additionally, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences has been given 15-days to furnish a reply regarding the issue.