UP Outsource Recruitment 2024: New Merit-Based Rules Introduced for Group C & D Posts
Uttar Pradesh government implements new rules for outsourcing recruitment via UPOES. Group C and D interviews abolished, with 15 marks weightage given to local youth in the 100-mark merit system.
UP Outsource Bharti New Rules 2024: 100-Mark Merit System & Selection Criteria Explained
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has announced a major policy reform for the recruitment and remuneration of outsource employees in state departments. Under the newly constituted Uttar Pradesh Outsource Service Corporation (UPOES), all future outsource recruitments will be conducted on a 100-mark merit evaluation system. The requirement of interviews for Group C and Group D posts has been officially removed to ensure transparency.
Key Highlights of UP Outsource Recruitment Policy
- Merit-Based Selection: Recruitment will be strictly based on a 100-mark evaluation system.
- Abolition of Interviews: Group C and Group D outsource posts will no longer require interviews.
- Preference to Local Candidates: Job seekers residing in the local district will receive a 15-mark weightage.
- Priority for Women: Special category women (widows, divorcees, and abandoned women) will receive up to 10 marks weightage.
- Reservation Norms: Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, Dependents of Freedom Fighters, and Ex-Servicemen will apply as per government rules.
Detailed 100-Marks Merit Breakdown
| Selection Parameter | Maximum Marks / Weightage |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 50 Marks |
| Higher Qualification (Above Required Minimum) | Up to 25 Marks |
| Local Resident of the District | 15 Marks |
| Special Category Women (Widow/Divorced/Abandoned) | 10 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks |
Candidate Shortlisting & Selection Process
Departmental candidates will be selected from names registered on the official Sewayojan Portal (sewayojan.up.nic.in). For a single vacant post, five candidates in order of seniority will be included in the selection process. For two or more vacancies, three candidates per post will be shortlisted, subject to a minimum of 10 candidates.
Outsourcing Agency Norms & Monitoring
Agencies providing outsource manpower will be selected through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal for a minimum contract period of three years. A tripartite agreement will be signed between the Corporation, the concerned department, and the selected agency. Monitoring committees at State, Divisional, and District levels have been established to oversee employee service conditions and prevent irregularities.