Haryana Job Row: Hooda Alleges Systematic Exclusion of Local Youth from Government Recruitment
Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda alleges that non-local candidates are increasingly dominating Group A, B and C government jobs in the state, accusing the government of sidelining local youth and undermining reservation benefits, sparking a major political debate over recruitment fairness.
Addressing the matter, Hooda claimed that a noticeable pattern has developed in recent government recruitments, particularly for Group A, B and C posts, where a large number of positions are allegedly being filled by candidates from outside Haryana. According to him, this trend marks a sharp departure from the expectation that local youth should receive fair representation in state government employment.
Hooda accused the ruling establishment of facilitating what he described as a deliberate conspiracy to sideline Haryana residents. He argued that the rights of “Haryanvis” are being eroded through recruitment processes that fail to prioritize local candidates, despite the state’s significant pool of qualified youth. The former chief minister further alleged that communities entitled to reservation benefits are also being adversely affected, as the current system, he said, does not adequately safeguard their interests.
Highlighting the broader implications, Hooda said the situation poses a serious challenge to local employment opportunities and risks demoralizing young aspirants who prepare for years for government jobs. He stressed that government recruitment should strengthen, not weaken, confidence among the state’s youth, and called the prevailing trend deeply concerning for Haryana’s social and economic fabric.
The allegations are likely to intensify political debate in the state, particularly amid ongoing discussions around job security, reservation policies and domicile-based employment. As questions mount over transparency and fairness in recruitment, the issue is expected to draw closer scrutiny from both the administration and opposition parties, with significant implications for Haryana’s workforce and future governance.

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