Protest at Mansarovar Park highlights prolonged delays in Mewat recruitment
ROHTAK: Hundreds of government job aspirants and affected candidates on Wednesday gathered at Mansarovar Park in Rohtak to protest delays and alleged irregularities in recruitment processes linked to the Mewat Cadre Recruitment 2024 and the 2024 Mewat JBT recruitment. The demonstration, convened around social activist and former AAP state president Naveen Jaihind, brought to the fore complaints about short notice for document submission, exclusion from merit lists despite scoring above cut-offs, and prolonged litigation that has stalled appointments.
One candidate who said he had scored above the required cut-off alleged he was omitted from the final merit list because of a document-related issue. He told the gathering that the recruitment process had allowed only 10 days to complete the formalities and obtain necessary certificates, which in his case could not be prepared within that timeframe. The candidate questioned why applicants were not informed earlier about any deficiencies in their paperwork.
Another aspirant raised the case of the 2024 Mewat JBT recruitment, saying he was permitted to sit for the examination and, after the test, his name featured on the shortlist that comprised three times the number of vacancies. According to him, his marks were above the cut-off but his OBC certificate was later deemed ineligible and he was excluded from the final merit list.
- Several candidates said they had been advised to pursue court remedies, but repeated litigation imposed a heavy financial burden on economically weaker aspirants.
- One aspirant said a revised result was issued on 14 June 2025 but he was yet to receive appointment, despite the court clearing the matter on 14 July 2026.
- Protesters demanded that the government issue pending appointments immediately and simplify or clarify document procedures in future drives.
“Youngsters accompanying me are not merely candidates who have passed the CET, but are meritorious individuals — and in many cases, candidates who have already been selected. Among them are youths who have been struggling through the recruitment process for the past two to three years,”
Mr Jaihind made the remark while addressing the media at the protest and urged both the government and opposition parties to take up the issue to ensure that eligible candidates receive appointments without further delay.
Organisers and participants highlighted the financial and emotional strain on aspirants who have faced repeated litigation in courts. Several candidates noted that in some instances litigation remained pending for nearly 12 to 13 months before matters were resolved, but administrative action on appointments followed only slowly or not at all.
| Recruitment | Issue raised | Key dates mentioned |
|---|---|---|
| Mewat Cadre Recruitment 2024 | Document-related exclusion despite marks above cut-off; only 10 days given for completion | Recruitment year: 2024 |
| Mewat JBT Recruitment 2024 | OBC certificate later deemed ineligible after candidate sat exam and was shortlisted | Revised result: 14 June 2025; court clearance: 14 July 2026 |
The protest also saw organisers announce the formation of an action group to press for appointments and follow up on outstanding cases. Demonstrators sought clearer timelines from the recruiting authorities for issuing joining letters once litigation has been resolved and urged that candidates be formally notified of any deficiencies well before examinations or shortlisting.
At the time of reporting there was no statement from the concerned recruiting agency or the state government responding to the allegations. Protesters said they would continue to press for redressal through both administrative channels and public demonstrations if required.
The mobilisation at Mansarovar Park underlines continuing public frustration in Rohtak and neighbouring areas over recruitment delays and procedural transparency in government hiring, an issue that candidates and civic activists say affects social trust and the livelihood prospects of young job-seekers.
