President Paudel praises PSC's inclusive recruitment policy

Kathmandu, June 15: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that democracy will be strengthened if the civil service wins the heart of the citizens by delivering services in a smooth, easy, and effective manner. The president expects the civil servants to perform, keeping this reality in mind.     

Speaking as the Chief Guest at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Public Service Commission (PSC) on Sunday, the President highlighted that if the permanent government bureaucracy embraces good governance through advanced technologies and skilled human resources, the federal democratic republic can better address citizens’ aspirations.     

He stressed that democracy cannot be strengthened unless the bureaucracy ensures services are easily accessible to the people.     

According to President Paudel, the PSC, constitutionally mandated to select a competent workforce for permanent government positions, has commendably upheld its core principles of merit, impartiality, and integrity for 75 years.     

He called on the PSC to remain vigilant about its duties and responsibilities, serving as a centre of justice for the present generation and a beacon of hope for future generations.     

Highlighting the importance of self-motivation, integrity, discipline, and responsibility among employees, the President urged the PSC to continually adopt testing methods that support the recruitment of capable and competent personnel.     

He welcomed the civil service’s diverse participation, including women, indigenous nationalities, Madheshi, Dalit, persons with disabilities, and other disadvantaged groups and praised the PSC’s inclusive recruitment policy as a positive development.     

He expressed hope that this inclusivity would ensure representation of all communities at policy-making levels, thereby strengthening national unity. He further encouraged the PSC to keep improving its selection processes in line with federalism, enabling more candidates from diverse backgrounds to succeed. (RSS)