Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav held a review meeting with NSSB officials at Lok Bhavan, Kohima on September 23. (Photo Courtesy: PRO Lok Bhavan Nagaland)
Kohima, September 23 (MExN): The Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB) has shared concerns regarding ‘differences and ambiguities in service rules and eligibility conditions,’ technological upgradation and data security concerns, and constraints in office space and secure facilities as key challenges before it.
The challenges were apprised to Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav during a review meeting with NSSB officials at Lok Bhavan, Kohima on September 23, PRO Lok Bhavan Nagaland said in a press release.
The Board also highlighted the need for a dedicated IT cell and dedicated premises for handling confidential examination materials, besides continuous technological upgradation.
The NSSB officials presented an overview of the Board’s establishment, mandate, organisational structure, recruitment framework, achievements and future plans during the meeting. Established on July 31, 2020, the Board became functional on August 25, 2022, and is mandated to conduct centralised recruitment examinations for Grade III posts under Pay Matrix Levels 3 to 7 in the Government of Nagaland.
The meeting highlighted the Board's efforts towards centralised and standardised recruitment, digitisation and transparency, including online registration, One Time Registration, e-admit cards, publication of answer keys and cut-off marks, and digital access to examination and recruitment information.
Since becoming operational, the NSSB has conducted examinations covering 1,734 advertised posts, with 4,232 candidates called for interview and 1,511 candidates selected.
The NSSB outlined its way forward, including strengthening its recruitment data repository, moving towards a completely paperless recruitment ecosystem, greater standardisation and digitisation of workflows, enhanced cybersecurity and data protection, and capacity building and training of staff.
