After two years of including transgenders in OBC quota, Rajasthan jobs data shows none selected
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Why in news
The Rajasthan government submitted data to the High Court revealing that zero transgender candidates were recruited despite their inclusion in the OBC list for government jobs.
Background
The Rajasthan government reported that out of 91 transgender candidates who applied for government jobs after being added to the OBC list, none were selected. Most applicants belonged to General, SC, ST, and EWS categories rather than the OBC category.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact91 transgender candidates applied for government jobs in Rajasthan after OBC inclusion.
- FactZero transgender candidates were recruited from the OBC quota in Rajasthan over a two-year period.
- PlaceRajasthan High Court
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the challenges in implementing horizontal reservation for transgender individuals within existing caste-based quota systems in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data discrepancy: High concentration of applicants from SC/ST/EWS categories despite OBC list inclusion
- Structural barrier: Lack of specific recruitment pathways for transgender individuals within horizontal reservation frameworks
- Policy debate: Conflict between separate categorization versus inclusion within existing caste-based quotas
Keywords: horizontal reservation · social inclusion · transgender rights · quota implementation · substantive equality
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