Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah posted about the bill on X. According to his tweet, the state cabinet approved the bill on July 15 (Monday), making it mandatory to hire 100% Kannadigas for Group C and D jobs in all private industries within the state. The CM emphasized that the government's goal is to ensure Kannadigas have the opportunity to live and work happily in their state.
Group C and D Posts: The CM stated that residents should not miss out on jobs in their own state. The welfare of Kannadigas is their top priority. Due to the backlash on his post, he later deleted it and rephrased his tweet. A minister clarified that the bill mandates 70% reservation for locals (Kannadigas) in non-management jobs and 50% in management jobs within private companies. However, there is no mention of a 100% reservation for Group C and D posts in the bill.
The bill allows companies to hire from other states if qualified and skilled local candidates are not available. Companies can also outsource if there are no skilled workers locally. The government aims to bring a law prioritizing local skilled workers, but the minister insisted that Karnataka has no shortage of talent, citing many engineering and medical colleges and international schools in the state. The government is asking companies to provide 70% of jobs to locals and hire from outside if necessary.
However, several industrialists criticize the decision, arguing that it could limit the availability of skilled and talented workers. They suggest that IT and other private industries in Karnataka may reduce hiring from other states. Mohandas Pai, Chairman of Manipal Global Education Services, called the bill discriminatory and regressive. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson of Biocon, welcomed the idea of local job reservations but warned of risks if skilled outsiders are excluded.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Born in Karnataka.
- Resident of Karnataka for the past 15 years.
- Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing Kannada.
- Passed the eligibility test conducted by the state nodal agency.
- Possess an SSC certificate with Kannada as a language or pass the Kannada proficiency test conducted by the government nodal agency.
If no qualified local candidates are available, private companies can apply for an exemption from the government, which will issue appropriate orders after due investigation.
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