NCSC seeks Punjab's reply on SC reservation in lecturer recruitment
On 5 September 2026, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes ordered an inquiry and sought a reply within seven days from Punjab's Chief Secretary over alleged denial of SC reservation in recruitment for 1,013 lecturer posts.
Summary
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) ordered an inquiry on 5 September 2026 into alleged non-implementation of SC reservation in the Punjab Education Department's recruitment for 1,013 lecturer posts. Acting under Article 338 of the Constitution on a representation from Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh, the NCSC issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Punjab to submit facts, action taken and records, including the reservation roster, within seven days. The Commission said that if no reply comes in time, it may use its powers of a civil court under Article 338 to summon officials. NCSC Chairman Kishor Makwana called the alleged denial a very serious matter.
Key facts
- Body
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes (Article 338)
- Issue
- Alleged denial of SC reservation in 1,013 lecturer posts, Punjab
- Complainant
- Tarun Chugh, MP (Rajya Sabha)
- Notice to
- Chief Secretary, Punjab; reply in 7 days
- Power
- Civil court powers to summon under Article 338
- Chairman
- Kishor Makwana
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Under which Article of the Constitution did the National Commission for Scheduled Castes act on the Punjab lecturer recruitment complaint in September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Article 338
The NCSC exercised the powers conferred under Article 338 of the Constitution.
The NCSC's September 2026 inquiry concerns alleged denial of SC reservation in recruitment for how many lecturer posts in Punjab?
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Correct answer: B — 1,013
The complaint relates to 1,013 lecturer posts notified by the Punjab Education Department.
Consider the following statements about the NCSC notice on Punjab lecturer recruitment: 1. The Chief Secretary of Punjab was asked to submit facts and records within seven days of receiving the notice. 2. If no reply is received in time, the NCSC may exercise the powers of a civil court under Article 338 and summon officials. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated in the NCSC release.