SHILLONG: In a landmark victory for the agitated and protesting job aspirants in Meghalaya, the Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) has begun publicly releasing examination marks for the first time in its history—following a stern ultimatum issued by the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU).
The breakthrough comes after years of sustained demands for transparency in recruitment processes. On January 19, 2026, the KSU’s Employment Monitoring Cell submitted a formal petition to the MPSC, issuing a seven-day deadline for the Commission to implement the recommendations of the “MPSC Reforms Committee, 2025.”
Buckling under mounting pressure, the MPSC on January 23 released the marks of successful candidates for the post of Sub Inspector of Statistics under the Directorate of Economics & Statistics.
This marks the first-ever instance of the Commission publishing examination scores, raising hopes of an end to what critics have long described as an era of opaque and “closed-door” recruitments.
While welcoming the move, the KSU maintained that the step remains incomplete and selective. The Union noted that although the MPSC has introduced measures such as Answer Keys, an Objection Window, and a Grievances Cell, it is still “cherry-picking” which reforms to implement.
Stating that “partial transparency is not transparency at all,” the KSU reiterated its demand for the immediate implementation of the remaining recommendations of the Reforms Committee, which include:
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Public Disclosure of Marks: Release of marks for all candidates who appeared in examinations, not just those who qualified.
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OMR Sheet Access: Providing candidates with carbon copies of their OMR answer sheets to prevent manipulation.
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Asset Disclosure: Mandatory annual public declaration of assets and liabilities by the MPSC Chairman, members, and staff to curb corruption.
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Interview Transparency: Immediate publication of marks obtained in Personal Interviews.
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Accountability Measures: Publication of the MPSC Annual Report and a fixed Annual Examination Calendar covering advertisements, exams, and results.
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Native Priority: Ensuring recruitment advertisements strictly prioritise Permanent Residents of Meghalaya.
After the expiry of the one-week ultimatum, the MPSC Chairman reportedly sought additional time to address the remaining issues, citing a series of public holidays.
While granting a brief extension, the KSU warned that its patience is running out. Reuben Najiar, Assistant General Secretary of KSU and Chairman of the Employment Monitoring Cell said, “If these reforms are not fully implemented within the extended grace period, the Union will be compelled to take the most stringent measures. We are prepared to demand a complete halt to all ongoing examinations to prevent any scope for backdoor appointments while the system remains flawed.”
